USFA LODD: California Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.26.2016

On February 25, 2016, inmate Firefighter Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, was working as part of a hand crew in a steep ravine on a fire in Agoura Hills-Malibu, California, when a large rock fell about 100 feet from the hillside above and struck her in the head. Firefighter Jones was treated immediately on scene by her fellow firefighters and quickly hoisted into a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter then airlifted to UCLA Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries the following day on February 26, 2016. Thanks to firefighters on the ground combined with air attacks, the fire was brought under control and no structures were lost. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues by local and state authorities.

      

Our condolences to the Jones Family & Friends, CAL FIRE, and to all affected by Firefighter Shawna Lynn Jones,’s passing.
  
To date, 12 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 Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 02.10.2016

Fire Lieutenant David W. Conley, 48, on February 10, 2016 at 2145hrs, fell ill from an apparent heart attack while on-duty at the fire station. Lieutenant  Conley was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital in Morehead, KY, where he succumbed to his injury.

    

Our condolences to the Conley Family & Friends, Olive Hill Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant David W. Conley’s passing.
  
To date, 10 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: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.02.2016

On February 2, 2016 at 2129hrs, Firefighter James R. Varnell, 53, was at the fire department attending training. As FirefighterVarnell was preparing to depart, he became ill and fellow responders quickly came to his aid with basic life support measures. As more assistance arrived, advanced life support was provided as James R. Varnell was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of injury still to be determined.
  
Our condolences to the Varnell Family & Friends, Bakertown Volunteer Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter James R. Varnell’s passing.
  
To date, 8 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: Arkansas Fire Lieutenant On-Duty Death Notification 01.22.2016

On January 22, 2016 at 0500hrs, Fire Lieutenant Ronald Jason Adams, 29,  was shot and killed by a resident at the scene of an emergency medical response call. Investigation of the fatal incident continues by local and state authorities. 

Our condolences to the Adams Family & Friends, East Pulaski County Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Ronald Jason Adams’ passing.

To date, 7 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 Firefighter/Paramedic On-Duty Death Notification 01.11.2016

Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth K. Harris, 56, finished his shift on 01/11/16 at 0730hrs. During this shift, Firefighter Harris responded to multiple incidents with the last incident being at 0615hrs. At approximately 2030hrs that same day, Kenneth K. Harris suffered a cardiac arrest while at home and passed away from injuries sustained.

Our condolences to the Harris Family & Friends, Village of Oak Park Fire Department and all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth K. Harris' passing.

  
To date, 2 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: Michigan Firefighter Trainee On-Duty Death Notification 01.02.2016

Firefighter Trainee Charles C. Adams, Jr., 47, was participating in search and rescue training at the local fire academy. He became ill and momentarily lost consciousness. Displaying heart attack-like symptoms, he was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Firefighter Trainee Charles C. Adams, Jr. passed away at the hospital later that evening from a cause yet to be determined.

  

Our condolences to the Adams Family & Friends, Spring Arbor Township Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter Trainee Charles C. Adams, Jr.’s passing.

  

To date, 1 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: Ohio Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.28.2015

Firefighter Patrick R. Wolterman, 28, on December 28, 2015 died from injuries sustained when he became trapped in a residential structure fire. According to initial reports from the media and fire department, firefighters responded to the fire at 0112hrs and upon arrival observed heavy smoke coming from the home. Firefighters had been advised that the house may be occupied with two elderly residents and at 0117hrs entered the home to search for any residents and began an interior attack on the fire. At approximately 0120hrs Firefighter Wolterman fell from the first floor into the basement and firefighters transmitted a "Mayday" alert calling for help.  Firefighters quickly located and rescued Patrick R. Wolterman and performed life saving measures while en route to Fort Hamilton Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal fire incident remains under investigation by local and state authorities.



Our condolences to the Wolterman Family & Friends, Hamilton Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter Patrick R. Wolterman’s passing.

  

To date, 86 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: Pennsylvania Fire Police On-Duty Death Notification 12.22.2015

Fire Police Officer Louis “Pop Pop” Patti, 67, passed away on December 22, 2015, from a CVA injury suffered minutes after returning home from a response call on December 6, 2015.

Our condolences to the Patti Family & Friends, Warwick Township Fire Company 1 and to all affected by Fire Police Officer Louis “Pop Pop” Patti’s passing.

  

To date, 85 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 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: North Carolina Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.15.2015

Firefighter Sidney “Sid” Winer, 92, was involved in a motor vehicle collision on October 20th, 2015, while riding in department's Ford F150 returning from picking up equipment.  Another vehicle pulled out directly in front of the department's truck. Firefighter Winer sustained serious fractures to both feet as a result of the collision which totaled the department's truck.  As a result of the injuries he sustained, Firefighter Winer's right leg was amputated just below the knee on December 3rd, 2015.  Firefighter Winer was in the rehabilitation center at CarolinaEast Medical Center when he succumbed to his injuries on December, 15th.

Our condolences to the Winer Family & Friends, Fire Department: No. 7 Township Fire Rescue and to all affected by Firefighter Sidney “Sid” Winer’s passing.

  

To date, 83 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: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.19.2015

While involved in training exercises at the fire station, Firefighter Stacy A. Crawford, 47, on December 19, 2015 at at 1130hrs, suddenly became unconscious and collapsed. Resuscitation efforts were begun by fellow responders and Firefighter Crawford was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Crawford Family & Friends, Navarro County Emergency Services District #1 and to all affected by Firefighter Stacy A. Crawford’s passing.

  

To date, 82 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: Illinois Firefighter/Paramedic On-Duty Death Notification 12.14.2015

Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel V. Capuano, 42, on December 14, 2015 at 0243hrs, died from injuries sustained in a fall down an elevator shaft while operating with fire crews in heavy smoke conditions inside of a burning warehouse building. Firefighter/Paramedic Capuano was quickly removed from the building and into a waiting ambulance then taken to Christ Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the fatal fire incident remains under investigation by local and state authorities.

Our condolences to the Capuano Family & Friends, Chicago Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel V. Capuano’s passing.

To date, 80 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: Wisconsin Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.11.2015

Firefighter Lawrence “Larry” W. Millard , 56, on December 11, 2015 at 1600hrs, was struck by a passing vehicle as he was directing traffic while the department was on the scene of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. I-39 at mile post 99.5 in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Firefighter Millard was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Portage then flown to the University of Wisconsin Trauma Center in Madison, where he succumbed to his injuries.



Our condolences to the Millard Family & Friends, Endeavor Moundville Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter Lawrence “Larry” W. Millard’s passing.

To date, 79 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: Illinois Firefighter/Paramedic On-Duty Death Notification 12.04.2015

Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Zielinski, 49, on December 4, 2015 at 1445hrs, responded to a medical incident for a male who was in cardiac arrest at a local retail store. While performing CPR on the patient, Firefighter/Paramedic Zielinski suffered a medical emergency. A second ambulance was summoned and Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Zielinski was taken to Franciscan St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields where, despite all efforts, Zielinski passed away from a reported cardiac related injury. 

Our condolences to the Zielinski Family & Friends, Matteson Fire Department and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Zielinski’s passing.

To date, 77 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: 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: Michigan Fireboat Captain On-Duty Death Notification 11.20.2015

Fireboat Captain Walter Szelag, 65, on November 20, 2015 at 1615hrs, became ill from an apparent heart attack while on-duty with the City of Detroit Fire Department’s Fire Boat 1. According to initial reports, crew members radioed for an ambulance to be sent to the fire boat station where Captain Szelag was working to prepare the fire boat for the winter season. Captain Szelag was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital but succumbed to his injury.  

Our condolences to the Szelag Family & Friends, City of Detroit Fire Department and to all affected by Fireboat Captain Walter Szelag’s passing.

To date, 74 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.)