USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.17.2020

While on duty, Captain Randy Robinson, 64, contracted COVID-19 at the fire station. He passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, from the virus.

Our condolences to the Robinson Family & Friends, Scales Mound Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Captain Randy Robinson's passing.    

To date, 86 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.

USFA LODD: Illinois Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.10.2020

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at approximately 2200hrs, Captain Leo W. Werner, 67, responded to a medical call at a residence. After returning home, he suffered an apparent heart attack and passed away shortly after midnight on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Our condolences to the Werner Family & Friends, Scales Mound Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Captain Leo W. Werner's passing.    

To date, 85 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.

USFA LODD: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.03.2020

Fire Captain Andrew DiMaggio, 57, contracted COVID-19 during the course of his official duties at the firehouse.

  

Our condolences to DiMaggio Family & Friends, New Rochelle Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Andrew DiMaggio's passing.

   

To date, 33 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.

USFA LODD: Michigan Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.08.2020

On March 22, 2020, while on duty, Fire Captain Franklin Williams, 57, contracted COVID-19 from working with another firefighter who had subsequently tested positive for the virus. Fire Captain Franklin Williams passed away on April 8, 20202.

Our condolences to the Williams Family & Friends, Detroit Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Franklin Williams passing.

   

To date, 20 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.

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: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.20.2018

On February 20, 2018 while performing fire department mandated physical fitness training, Captain Earnest McDuffie, 51, was running at a local park and fell unconscious. CPR was rendered immediately and Captain McDuffie was transported to Liberty Regional Medical Center where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the McDuffie Family & Friends, Hinesville Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Earnest McDuffie's passing.

To date, 08 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 02.05.2017

On February 5, 2017, Captain II David Todd Moorman, 50, worked a 36 hour shift during which he fell ill.  Captain Moorman's last call was a vehicle fire at 0530hrs.  After this incident, his duty shift ended and he went home.  Within an hour of Captain Moorman arriving home, he suffered a medical emergency and collapsed. A family member witnessed the collapse and immediately began to render first aid, including CPR, until responding units from the Ventura County Fire Department arrived on scene and initiated medical care. Captain Moorman was transported to Los Robles hospital in Thousand Oaks, California, where, despite all of the valiant efforts to save him, Captain Moorman was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Our condolences to the Moorman Family & Friends, Los Angeles City Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain David Todd Moorman’s passing. 

To date, 80 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: Missouri Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.12.2017

Fire Captain John Kemper, 59, was injured while battling a structure fire at 3622 Pennsylvania Ave on the morning of July 5, 2017. Fire Captain Kemper was transported to the hospital to be treated for a shoulder injury but it was discovered that he had instead suffered a more serious injury and, soon thereafter, underwent surgery. Fire Captain Kemper was released from the hospital and while recovering at home, passed away from reported complications of his injury.

Our condolences to the Kemper Family & Friends, St. Louis Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Kemper's passing. 

To date, 55 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: Nevada Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.05.2016

On  October 5, 2016, Fire Captain Yaphet Miller succumbed to a medical injury suffered soon after working a multi-alarm fire in a shopping plaza that damaged six businesses on September, 23rd. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

  

Our condolences to the Miller Family & Friends, North Las Vegas Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Yaphet Miller’s passing.      

  

To date, 69 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: Illinois Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 07.12.2016

Fire Captain Eric Kohlbauer, 52, on July 12, 2016 at 1930hrs, was working with other members of his fire department on a pumper relay drill when he suddenly collapsed and fell face forward into a dump tank of water. Fellow responders immediately placed Captain Kohlbauer on the ground and rendered medical aid, including AED. Within minutes, Fire Captain Eric Kohlbauer was transported to the hospital where, despite all best efforts, he succumbed to his injury reported to have been an aortic rupture.

      

Our condolences to the Kohlbauer Family & Friends, Freeport Rural Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Fire Captain Eric Kohlbauer’s passing.   

    

To date, 41 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: Nebraska Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 06.27.2016

On June 23, 2016 at 1830hrs, Captain Eric C. Speck, 38, complained of chest pains while on-scene of an emergency medical call. Afterward, he traveled to the hospital where it was found he had suffered a heart attack. Captain Eric C. Speck succumbed to his injury on the morning of June 27, 2016, while in the hospital.

      

Our condolences to the Speck Family & Friends, Dakota City Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Eric C. Speck’s passing.     

    

To date, 34 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: Mississippi Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 12.21.2015

Fire Captain Willie B. Ratliff, 66, on December 21, 2015 at 2115hrs, was found deceased in the firehouse by fellow firefighters from an apparent heart attack shortly after participating in fire department physical training at the fire station.

Our condolences to the Ratliff Family & Friends, City of Clarksdale Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Willie B. Ratliff’s passing.

  

To date, 84 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: New York Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 12.15.2015

Captain Jack H. Rose, 19, on December 15, 2015 at 1859hrs, responded with members of his fire department to a mutual aid response call for a reported chimney fire. According to the fire department, when firefighters arrived on scene they observed fire coming from the ground floor. An entry team of firefighters from the Mt. Marion Fire Department entered the basement to extinguish the fire. During the interior firefighting operation, Captain Rose became separated from his team. Rose was quickly located by fellow firefighters and removed from the basement. Once outside, Captain  Rose became unresponsive and firefighters initiated lifesaving measures. Captain Rose was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported by DIAZ Ambulance to the Health Alliance Hospital-Kingston Broadway Campus where efforts to revive Jack H. Rose  continued. In spite of all life saving measures, Captain Captain Jack H. Rose eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Our condolences to the Rose Family & Friends, Mount Marion Fire Department and to all affected by Captain Jack H. Rose’s passing.

  

To date, 81 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: California Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 11.30.2015

Fire Captain Scott Carroll, 48, on November 28, 2015 fell ill while working a duty shift that had included one cooking fire and two EMS calls. Captain Carroll left the station for his personal physician’s office and then home to rest where, two days later, on November 30, 2015, he was found by his wife having suffered a fatal brain aneurysm.

Our condolences to the Carroll Family & Friends, City of Oxnard Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Scott Carroll’s passing.

To date, 78 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: Kentucky Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 12.05.2015

Fire Captain Zach Chase Clevenger, 30, worked a structure fire in the evening of December 4th returning home near midnight. Firefighter Clevenger was found unconscious by his wife in the morning and emergency assistance was summoned. All efforts to revive Fire Captain Zach Chase Clevenger were unsuccessful and he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.  

Our condolences to the Clevenger Family & Friends, Estill County City Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain Zach C. Clevenger’s passing.

To date, 76 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: Ohio Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 10.13.2015

On October 13, 2015 at 0720hrs., Fire Captain Charles "Chuck" Horning, 54, was found deceased, slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle, approximately eight hours after responding to a fire call with his department. The nature and cause of the fatal injury is still to be determined. 

Our condolences to the Horning Family & Friends, Townsend Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Charles "Chuck" Horning’s passing.   

    

To date, 69 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: California Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.30.2015

Fire Captain David "Dave"Ruhl, 38, was driving alone down a road scouting the Frog Fire Wildfire in the Modoc National Forest when his vehicle was overrun by the fire and Ruhl was killed.

  

When crews fighting the blaze lost communication with Captain Ruhl his location was unknown so the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office was called for assistance in searching for the missing firefighter.

Search and rescue personnel started the initial search at approximately 2000hrs and continued until about midnight when it was halted because of hazardous fire conditions. Efforts began again at 0600hrs, July 31 and the Captain Ruhl’s body was discovered at 0917hrs.

Our condolences to the Ruhl Family & Friends, Big Valley Ranger District of the Modoc National Forest, and to all affected by Firefighter/Captain David "Dave" Ruhl's passing.

  

To date, 50 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: Mississippi Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 05.06.2015

On May 6, 2015, approximately one hour after returning to quarters from a carbon monoxide response call, Fire Captain Dwight Greer, 44, suffered a cardiac related medical emergency at the station while participating in fire department mandated physical training. Captain Greer was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

      

Our condolences to the Greer Family & Friends, Washington DC Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Dwight Greer’s passing.
    
Fire Captain Dwight Greer is survived by six siblings, Barbara Love and Latonya Greer, both of Tampa, Fla., Jacqueline Greer of Charlotte, N.C., Willis Greer,Jr. and Kellis Greer, both of Philadelphia, and Jennifer Rhodes of Atlanta, Ga.;

   

To date, 35 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: Nebraska Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 04.16.2015

On the evening of Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1930hrs, Dakota City Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on Highway 35. As fire crews were preparing to leave the scene, Fire Captain Andrew "Andy" Zalme, 42, collapsed. Despite numerous attempts, fellow responders were unable to revive Andrew "Andy" Zalme and he passed away at the scene. A nature and cause of fatal injury has yet to be determined.

Our condolences to the Zalme Family & Friends, the Dakota City Fire and Rescue Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Andrew "Andy" Zalme’s passing.

To date, 26 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: Houston FD Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 02.21.2015

Fire Captain Dwight W. Bazile, 57, on February 19, 2015 at 1845hrs, fell ill shortly after responding to a residential structure fire with reports of people trapped inside. Captain Bazile was operating inside of the structure with other firefighters when he began experiencing a medical emergency. He was able to walk out of the burning building under his own power, but collapsed outside shortly thereafter and went into cardiac arrest. Captain Bazile was immediately treated by fellow responders and transported to Memorial Herman Hospital where he succumbed to his injury two days later on February 21, 2015.

  

Our condolences to the Bazile Family & Friends, the Houston Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Dwight W. Bazile’s passing.
  
To date, 13 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.)