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 09.02.2020

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Fire Police Captain/1st Vice President of the Spring Brook Fire District #1 Donald E. Trzepacz, Sr., 67, attended a mandatory meeting at the fire department to review and discuss new recruitment applications. He informed the 2nd Vice President that he was not feeling well, left the meeting, and returned home. He was found deceased from an apparent heart attack the next morning.

Our condolences to the Trzepacz Family & Friends, Spring Brook Fire District #1, and to all affected by Fire Police Captain Donald E. Trzepacz's passing.    

To date, 83 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 09.18.2020

On May 2, 2020, while responding to a structure fire, Second Assistant Fire Chief James P. Brooks Jr., 45, thought he pulled a muscle. While tending to his duties when at the scene, Brooks started to feel intense pain. He was transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Vermont where it was determined that he suffered a torn aorta. He was then airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center. During this hospital stay, Brooks suffered multiple complications including a blood clot, kidney damage, and a heart attack. A subsequent emergency operation resulted in Brooks experiencing three strokes that left him confined to a wheelchair with only the use of his right arm. Brooks was eventually released from the hospital on July 31, 2020. Brooks passed away, however, at his sister’s residence on September 18, 2020.   

Our condolences to the Brooks Family & Friends, Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company, and to all affected by Second Assistant Fire Chief James P. Brooks Jr.'s passing.  

To date, 63 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 08.04.2020

Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum, 29, completed an on-duty shift Tuesday with the West Point Fire Department before responding to numerous storm-related alarms as a member of the Vails Gate Fire Department. Firefighter Tannenbaum was found unresponsive in his home late Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.

  

Our condolences to the Tannenbaum Family & Friends, Vails Gate Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum's passing.

     

To date, 48 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.01.2020

While on duty, Deputy Fire Chief Ciocca, 62, contracted COVID-19 from working with other firefighters who subsequently tested positive for the virus.

  

Our condolences to the Cioccar Family & Friends, White Plains Fire Department, and to all affected by Deputy Fire Chief Ciocca's passing.

   

To date, 29 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 04.08.2020

On March 24, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Michael Field, 59, responded to a medical emergency at a residence where a patient had a known case of COVID-19. He subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Our condolences to the Field Family & Friends, Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/EMT Michael Field's passing.

   

To date, 19 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 12.18.2019

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at approximately 1140hrs., Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr., 63, responded to a vehicle crash.  After returning to the station, he went upstairs to the sitting area.  Approximately 25 minutes later, a fellow firefighter found him unresponsive and immediately performed life-saving efforts to revive him.  Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr. was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Our condolences to the Cardinale Family & Friends, East Farmingdale Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Cardinale, Sr.‘s passing.

   

To date, 57 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 12.05.2019

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, at approximately 1930hrs., Fire Chief Robert White Jr., 41, responded to a residential structure fire in Potsdam, New York.  After arriving at the scene, he collapsed and was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away.  The cause and the nature of death have not yet been determined.

Our condolences to the White Family & Friends, West Stockholm Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Robert White‘s passing.

   

To date, 53 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 11.20.2019

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at approximately 1900hrs., Fire Chief Darryl Rollins, 42, responded to a possible residential fire.  He returned home and was found unresponsive early the next morning.  He was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away from a cardiac arrest.

Our condolences to the Rollins Family & Friends, North Amityville Volunteer Fire Company, and to all affected by Fire Chief Darryl Rollins‘ passing.

   

To date, 52 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 10.19.2019

On October 19, 2019, Firefighter Robert Bush fell, 49, ill during fire department training. Other firefighter department members immediately provided medical assistance to Firefighter Bush and then transported him to a local hospital. Despite revival efforts, Firefighter Bush passed away at the hospital. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Bush Family & Friends, Homer Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Robert Bush‘s passing.

   

To date, 45 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 10.01.2019

On September 16, 2019, Firefighter Dale Jaynes, 72, was working with his crew at a residential structure fire when he suffered a medical emergency.  He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Our condolences to the Jaynes Family & Friends, Burdett Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Dale Jaynes’ passing.

   

To date, 42 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 08.10.2019

On Friday, August 9, 2019, Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan, 54, worked a 24-hour shift in which he responded to seven emergency calls.  During his shift, Lieutenant Sullivan complained to others of having pain and discomfort but continued to respond to calls.  When he returned home after his tour of duty, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately transported to the Orange County Regional Medical Center where he passed away in the early morning of Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Our condolences to the Sullivan Family & Friends, FDNY, and to all affected by Lieutenant Brian J. Sullivan’s passing. 

   

To date, 33 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 01.06.2019

Firefighter Steven H. Pollard, 30, arrived with the Fire Department of New York City’s Ladder Co. 170 at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Belt Parkway, just east of Flatbush Avenue. As he was assisting at the scene, Firefighter Pollard fell through a gap dividing the eastbound and westbound lanes of an overpass bridge and plummeted 52 feet to the ground. Firefighter Steven H. Pollard was transported to Kings County Hospital where he passed away a short time later from the critical injuries he sustained in the fall.

  

Our condolences to the Pollard Family & Friends, Fire Department New York City, and to all affected by Firefighter Steven H. Pollard’s passing.     

   

To date, 02 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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 07.14.2018

On June 14, 2018 while driving to an EMS training class, Firefighter Zachary J. Fazekas, 19, was involved in a single vehicle accident and ejected from his motorcycle. Firefighter Fazekas was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the accident.  

Our condolences to the Fazekas Family & Friends, New Hyde Park Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Zachary J. Fazekas’ passing. 

To date, 54 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.04.2018

While riding as a passenger in a brush truck, at a parade in a nearby town, Lieutenant Michael F. Cherubini became ill.  His wife, who is also a member of the department and was the driver of the brush truck, immediately drove home.  Lieutenant Cherubini was helped inside of his house by his wife and collapsed soon after.  The nature and cause of the medical emergency has yet to be determined.

Our condolences to the Cherubini Family & Friends, Hague Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Michael F. Cherubini’s passing. 

To date, 52 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.09.2018

On May 9, 2018 Firefighter Mark A. Graziano, 47, was found unresponsive at his residence after responding to two emergency calls during the preceding 24 hour period. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Graziano Family & Friends, City of Hudson Department of Fire, and to all affected by Firefighter Mark A. Graziano's passing.       

To date, 36 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.17.2018

Shortly after responding to numerous calls on the evening of Monday, April 16, 2018, Firefighter-Paramedic M. Kent Stillwagon, 52, was found just after midnight at his residence in cardiac arrest. His fellow volunteers and friends from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded and tried valiantly to resuscitate him, but after being transported to Huntington hospital and an extended resuscitation attempt by hospital staff, Firefighter-Paramedic Stillwagon passed away.

Our condolences to the Stillwagon Family & Friends, Greenlawn Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter-Paramedic M. Kent Stillwagon’s passing.     

To date, 27 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.22.2018

On March 22,2018 Firefighter Michael R. Davidson, 37, was killed and two other firefighters were seriously injured in a Harlem five-alarm fire that broke out in a former jazz club that was being used as a film set. Firefighter Davidson was operating the fire hose nozzle in the basement of the building when fire conditions intensified and Davidson became separated from the other firefighters. Firefighter Davidson was removed from the structure and taken to Harlem hospital where he was declared deceased. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Davidson Family & Friends, Fire Department City of New York, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael R. Davidson’s passing. 

To date, 14 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: New York Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.18.2017

On December 18, 2017 Firefighter David Jahnes, 58, fell ill while at the scene of an investigation into an odor at a bank which turned out to be an overheating battery in the alarm system. Firefighter Jahnes was treated by fellow responders and transported by the Nyack Ambulance Corps to the hospital where later during treatment he suffered coronary failure and passed away.

Our condolences to the Jahnes Family & Friends, Nyack Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter David Jahnes' passing.   

To date, 87 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.)