USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.04.2018

While riding as a passenger in a brush truck, at a parade in a nearby town, Lieutenant Michael F. Cherubini became ill.  His wife, who is also a member of the department and was the driver of the brush truck, immediately drove home.  Lieutenant Cherubini was helped inside of his house by his wife and collapsed soon after.  The nature and cause of the medical emergency has yet to be determined.

Our condolences to the Cherubini Family & Friends, Hague Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Michael F. Cherubini’s passing. 

To date, 52 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)