USFA LODD: Oklahoma Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.24.2020

  

On December 9, 2020, Major Andrew “Andy” P. Davis, 45, contracted COVID-19 while providing emergency medical care to a patient who had tested positive for the virus. Major Davis passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Our condolences to the Davis Family & Friends, Oklahoma City Fire Department, and to all affected by Major Andrew “Andy” P. Davis' passing.    

To date, 91 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 conclusivei n any shape or manner.

USFA LODD: Oklahoma Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.10.2018

On August 10, 2018 Assistant Chief Madison "Maddy" Lee Clinton, Jr., 54, was engaged in fire suppression activities at a residential structure fire.  During the operation, the structure collapsed and pinned him under the roof.  Assistant Chief Clinton died at the scene.
   
Our condolences to the Clinton Family & Friends, Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Madison "Maddy" Lee Clinton, Jr.’s passing. 

To date, 62 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: Oklahoma Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.12.2018

Firefighter William F. Brinza III, 64, responded to a reported structure fire near Elk River Marina. While still in the driver seat shortly after arriving on scene, Firefighter Brinza suffered a medical event. Despite the efforts of his fellow firefighters and Grove EMS paramedics already on scene, Firefighter Brinza succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Brinza Family & Friends, Cowskin Rural Fire District, and to all affected by Firefighter William F. Brinza III's passing.       

To date, 37 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: Oklahoma Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.26.2017

On December 26, 2017 Lieutenant Jeffrey S. White, 53, succumbed to complications from a medical condition. Lieutenant White was assigned to Fire Station 36 in southeast Oklahoma City where he was when the episode began. White was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he later passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury to be determined.

Our condolences to the White Family & Friends, Oklahoma City Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Jeffrey S. White’s passing. 

To date, 93 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: Oklahoma Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.22.2017

On  February 22, 2017 at 0730hrs while responding to a structure fire, Firefighter Michael Dale "Mike" Russell, 68, died from injuries sustained when he lost control of the fire apparatus he was driving and crashed. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the vehicle rolled 1.5 times, ejecting and pinning Firefighter Russell beneath the tanker. Seat restraints were installed in the vehicle but not in use at the time of the crash.

  
Our condolences to the Russell Family & Friends, Leach Volunteer  Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Dale "Mike" Russell's passing.    

To date, 13 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: Oklahoma Fire Captain On-Duty Death Notification 05.24.2015

At 2230hrs on 05/23/2015, the Oklahoma, Claremore Fire Department was called to rescue about 10 people caught inside of several residential units due to rising flood waters. While assisting with the water rescue, Captain Jason Farley was swept into a flooded storm drain where he got trapped and drowned. Captain Farley’s body was recovered approximately two hours after the water rescue began. Another firefighter who was also swept into the storm drain suffered non-fatal injuries. All of the residents were rescued without injury.

      

Our condolences to the Farley Family & Friends, Claremore Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Jason Farly’s passing.

   

To date, 36 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.)