On Friday, July 31, 2020, Captain Joseph Liedel, 48, while in the process of responding to a medical call, left his residence to get into his vehicle when he collapsed next to it. He was immediately rushed to the Monroe Promedica Regional Hospital and then flown to Toledo Promedica Hospital for further care. Captain Liedel passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, from a CVA.
Our condolences to the Liedel Family & Friends, Monroe Charter Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Joseph Liedel's passing.
To date, 55 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.
