On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Firefighter Alex Graham, 48, was conducting pump testing at the D.C. Fire and EMS Training Academy, when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from an aortic dissection.
Our condolences to the Graham Family & Friends, DC Fire and EMS Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Alex Graham‘s passing.
To date, 47 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.
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