Our condolences to the Smith Family & Friends, Orange, CT Fire Marshal's Office, and to all affected by Fire Marshal Timothy P. Smith's passing.
To date, 07 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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.