USFA LODD: South Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 11.07.2018

On November 7, 2018, Assistant Chief Dennis Straight, 59, was directing traffic at an accident scene on the on-ramp to Highway 5 from the northbound lane of Highway 521 when he was struck by a vehicle. Life-saving efforts were administered on scene and Assistant Chief Straight was then transported to Springs Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

  

Our condolences to the Straight Family & Friends, Charlotte Road-Van Wyck Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Dennis Straight’s passing. 

   

To date, 77 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.) 

USFA LODD: California Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.24.2018

On October 24, 2018, California Office of Emergency Services Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood, 50, suffered an acute medical emergency during a multi-agency coordination meeting in Quincy, CA. He received immediate assistance from the Quincy Fire Department and other public safety professionals who were attending the meeting.  Despite a valiant effort by first responders and then emergency room personnel, Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood passed away hours later at the Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA.. 

  

Our condolences to the Hood Family & Friends, California Office of Emergency Services, Fire and Rescue Division, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood’s passing.   

   

To date, 74 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.) 

USFA LODD: South Dakota Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.07.2018

At approximately 4 p.m. on Septber 7, 2018 Assistant Fire Chief David Fischer, 43, responded with the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and other local first-responders to a residential structure fire in Tilford, South Dakota. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-family home that was fully involved in fire. The intense fire ignited several outbuildings on the property and threatened nearby propane tanks.
    
Firefighters made their initial attack, sent out a mutual aid call, and evacuated nearby residents. Soon after, responders were informed of a resident that was unaccounted for and last seen in the involved residence. As firefighters continued to fight the fire and attempted to locate the missing resident, a nearby propane tank experienced a catastrophic failure causing a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, or BLEVE.  The explosion instantly killed 2018 Assistant Fire Chief David Fischer . In addition, the remains of the missing resident, an 82 year-old male, were found the following morning.
   
Our condolences to the Fischer Family & Friends, Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief David Fischer’s passing. 

To date, 68 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.) 

USFA LODD: Maryland Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.01.2018

On September 1, 2018 Assistant Fire Chief Daniel "Danny" Lister, 34, was operating at the scene of a motor vehicle accident with multiple medical patients on Maryland Route 404 at Old Queen Anne Road and suffered a medical emergency. Resuscitation efforts on scene were unsuccessful and Assistant Fire Chief Lister passed away at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Easton.
   
Our condolences to the Lister Family & Friends, Queen Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Daniel "Danny" Lister’s passing. 

To date, 66 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.) 

USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.05.2018

On April 5, 2018 Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive, 68, passed away while on duty from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Olive Family & Friends, Baytown Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive’s passing.    

To date, 25 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.) 

USFA LODD: Maryland Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.25.2018

On February 25, 2018 after returning home from an early morning response for a motor vehicle crash, Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Pryor, 46, complained to his wife that he was not feeling well. According to reports from FirefighterCloseCalls.com, Assistant Fire Chief Pryor's wife then took him to the emergency room where, upon arrival, he collapsed. Despite all efforts to revive him, Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Pryor passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Our condolences to the Pryor Family & Friends, LaVale Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Pryor's passing.   

To date, 09 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.) 

USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.02.2017

On August 2, 2017 Assistant Fire Chief Jay Hinkie, 61, was struck in the roadway by a passing vehicle while he operated at the scene of a single vehicle rollover. As firefighters were cleaning up the scene, Chief Hinkie was walking with traffic in the westbound lanes of FM418 near Ruby Lane when he was struck.  Chief Hinkie was rushed to a hospital in Beaumont where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal accident remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Hinkie Family & Friends, Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Jay Hinkie’s passing.  

To date, 60 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2017. 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.) 

USFA LODD: South Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.02.2016

On  December 2, 2016 at 1741hrs, after responding to a motor vehicle accident call with the Whitesville Fire Department and then returning home, Assistant Fire Chief Jeffery A. Worsham, 45, was found in the morning by his spouse in cardiac arrest. The Whitesville Fire Department responded to Assistant Fire Chief Worsham’s residence where he was treated and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury several days later.
    

Our condolences to the Worsham Family & Friends, Whitesville Rural Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Jeffery A. Worsham’s passing.  

  

To date, 83 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. Yea-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.) 

USFA LODD: Missouri Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.24.2016

On  August 24, 2016 at 1737hrs, Assistant Fire Chief Todd L. Hartlein, 49, suffered a fatal medical emergency shortly after responding to a vehicle crash.

  

Our condolences to the Hartlein Family & Friends, Matthews Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Todd L. Hartlein's passing.     

  

To date, 53 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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.) 

USFA LODD: Wisconsin Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 07.11.2016

Assistant Chief Mitch Koski, 56, of the Montreal Fire Department on July 11, 2016 at 2245hrs, was responding under a mutual aid agreement with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Department to people in distress in Saxon Harbor after making radio contact with the Saxon-Gurney Fire Chief. The private vehicle that Assistant Chief Mitch Koski responded in was washed into the harbor by the flash flood waters and Assistant Chief Koski perished from drowning.

Our condolences to the Koski Family & Friends, Montreal Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Mitch Koski’s passing.   

To date, 42 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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.) 

USFA LODD: Kansas Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 02.14.2016

Assistant Fire Chief Daniel F. Cool, 71,  responded to an emergency incident on the morning of February 11, 2016 at 2020hrs.  Later that day, he attended a training meeting and collapsed suddenly from a heart attack.  Chief Cool was admitted to St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, where he succumbed to his injury early in the morning of February 14, 2016.

      

Our condolences to the Cool Family & Friends, Jefferson County Fire Department #1 - Kaw, Kansas, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Daniel F. Cool’s passing.
  
To date, 11 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2016. 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.) 

USFA LODD: Kentucky Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 11.24.2015

On November 12, 2015 at 2200hrs, while responding to a fire call, Assistant Fire Chief Terry “TC” Culver, 65, became ill with heart attack like symptoms causing him to fall from a piece of fire apparatus onto a concrete floor. Assistant Fire Chief Culver was treated and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries almost two weeks later on November 24, 2015. The nature and cause of fatal injury is still to be reported.  

Our condolences to the Culver Family & Friends, Calvert City Fire Department and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Terry “TC” Culver’s passing.

To date, 75 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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.) 

USFA LODD: Iowa Assistant Fire Chief On-Duty Death Notification 01.31.2015

Assistant Fire Chief Mike "Coop" Cooper, 61, died at home from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined several hours after being released from the scene of a large structure fire in a commercial occupancy on January 30, 2015 at 1930hrs..

Our condolences to the Cooper Family & Friends, the Centrerville Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Mike "Coop" Cooper's passing.

To date, 06 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2015. 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.) 

USFA LODD: Long Island New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.23.2014

Firefighter Joseph “Junior” Sanford Jr. succumbed to injuries sustained on December 23, 2014, several days after being rescued from the basement of a burning residence in Woodmere, New York, revived by fellow responders and transported to the hospital. 
   
Firefighter Joseph “Junior” Sanford Jr. Sanford, a former Assistant Fire Chief with the Inwood Fire Department, was reported to have been one of the first firefighters on the scene when he became separated from others and fell through the first floor of the home into the basement.

Our condolences to the Sanford Family & Friends, the Inwood Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Joseph “Junior” Sanford Jr.’s passing.

To date, 86 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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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USFA LODD – Arkansas Assistant Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 10.01.2014

On October 1, 2014 at 1430hrs., Assistant Fire Chief J.B. Hutton, Jr., 73, while working along Highway 165 South near Pine Tree Boat Landing on Lake Wallace, Assistant Fire Chief  Hutton fell ill and passed away from a nature and cause of injury still to be reported.  
   

Our condolences to the Hutton Family & Friends, the Dermott Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief J.B. Hutton, Jr.'s passing.

  

To date, 65 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Michigan Assistant Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 09.08.2014

On September 8, 2014, approximately three hours after Assistant Fire Chief Willam “Uncle Will” Wiita, 47, responded to a rescue/medical call, William Wiita was found deceased at his residence from an apparent heart attack.
    
Our condolences to the Wiita Family & Friends, the Coldsprings-Excelsior Fire and Rescue Station #6, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Willam “Uncle Will” Wiita's passing.

        

To date, 59 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Indiana Assistant Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 08.05.2014

Assistant Fire Chief James Middlebrook, 40, on August 5, 2014 at 2100hrs, died from injuries sustained when the roof of a burning commercial storage building collapsed on him and another firefighter. According to reports, the other firefighter sustained a broken ankle and minor burns. Investigation into the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State of Indiana Fire Marshal’s office. 

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence issued a statement after learning of Middlebrook's death. . .

     

"I was saddened to learn of the death of New Carlisle Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Middlebrook, who lost his life protecting the safety of Hoosiers," Pence said. "Today, Indiana mourns the loss of a true Hoosier hero. On behalf of the state, the First Lady and I extend our condolences to his family and friends and hold them in prayer during this difficult time."

Our condolences to the Middlebrook Family & Friends, the New Carlisle Fire Department and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Middlebrook's passing.

To date, 54 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Nevada Assistant Fire Chief Fatalities Notification 06.05.2014

On June 5, 2014, Assistant Fire Chief Donovan Gacia Jr., 52, was participating in wildland fire training when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Donovan Gacia Jr. as treated at the scene and trasported to the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, where he succumbed to his injuries.    
   

Our condolences to the Garcia Family & Friends, the Hungry Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Donovan Gacia Jr.'s passing.

   
To date, 44 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD – Indiana Assistant Fire Chief Fatality Notification 03.17.2014

On March 17, 2014 several hours after returning home from a emergency response call the fire department, Assistant Fire Chief Tom D. Stevens Sr., 59, suffered an apparent heart attack. Responders from the Bright Volunteer Fire Company were summoned and treated Assistant Chief Stevens Sr. The transported him to Mercy Harrison Center (Harrison OH), where despite all efforts he succumbed to his injury.

Tom D. Stevens Sr. is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Deborah Stevens; his mother, Alma Christen; 2sons, Tom (wife Melissa) Stevens of Bright, IN; Michael (wife Tama) Stevens of Bright, IN; 2 sisters, Brenda (husband Don) Loschiavo of Harrison, OH, Robin (husband Chip) Loper of Bright, IN; 4 grandchildred, Brandon, Nathan, Juliette, Gabriella; and lots of Nieces and Nephews.

  

Our condolences to the Stevens Family & Friends, the Bright Volunteer Fire Company and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Tom D. Stevens Sr.'s passing.  

 
To date, 30 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.) 

USFA LODD - Firefighter Fatality Notification 02.28.2014

New Jersey Firefighter LODD:

On February 28, 2014 at 0130hrs, Fire Captain Gregory D. Barnas, 57, died of injuries sustained when he fell from the roof of a burning commercial structure (restaurant) while, according to reports, he was working to ventilate the building. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.
  
Our condolences to the Barnas Family & Friends, the Wallington Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Gregory D. Barnas' passing.  

   

To date, 21 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page. 

Florida Assistant Fire Chief LODD:

On February 10, 2014 at 1700hrs, Assistant Fire Chief Roger Tome, 71, passed away from an apparent heart attack several hours after completing his shift which included department mandated physical training.
  
Our condolences to the Tome Family & Friends, the Kennedy Space Center Fire and Rescue and to all affected by Assistant Fire Chief Roger Dale Tome's passing.  

   

To date, 20 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. 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.)