USFA LODD: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.16.2020

 

Firefighter Edward Hine, 79, while performing in-station duties, contracted COVID-19. He passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, from the virus.

Our condolences to the Hine Family & Friends, Colonial Park Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Edward Hine's passing.    

To date, 90 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.11.2020

 

Chief Emeritus/Firefighter Lee Witman, 63, while performing in-station duties, contracted COVID-19. He passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, from the virus.  

Our condolences to the Witman Family & Friends, Colonial Park Fire Company, and to all affected by Chief Emeritus/Firefighter Lee Witman's passing.    

To date, 89 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 10.01.2020

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, Firefighter Edward “Gary” Minnick, 65 was responding to an oil leak at a gas station.  While in the utility truck at the fire department, he suffered a medical emergency and paramedics immediately performed life saving measures.  All resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful and he passed away from an apparent heart attack.   

Our condolences to the Minnick Family & Friends, Colmar Volunteer Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Edward “Gary” Minnick's passing.  

To date, 71 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.23.2020

 

On August 17, 2020, Firefighter David Closs, Sr., 67, and other firefighters from the Avis Fire Company #1, responded to a residential structure fire. Firefighter Closs was working scene safety a short distance away from the actual structure fire when he suffered a medical emergency and was immediately taken to the local hospital.  He passed away on August 23, 2020 from an apparent heart attack.  

Our condolences to the Closs Family & Friends, Avis Fire Company #1, and to all affected by Firefighter David Closs, Sr.'s passing.    

To date, 57 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.02.2020

On April 27, 2020, Firefighter Eric Gore, 49, responded to an emergency at a residence where he came in contact with a person with a known case of COVID-19.  He subsequently passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from the virus.

  

Our condolences to Gore Family & Friends, Philadelphia Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Eric Gore's passing.

   

To date, 38 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.30.2020

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, Firefighter/Chaplain Joseph Nealon, Jr., 58, experienced a medical emergency while on-duty at the firehouse.  He was immediately transported to the local hospital where he passed away.  The cause of his death has not yet been determined.

  

Our condolences to Nealon Family & Friends, Newport Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Edward Singleton's passing.

   

To date, 37 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.09.2020

While battling a fire at a single-family home, Firefighter Jerome Guise, 34, was fatally injured when the structure’s heavy timber front porch roof collapsed on him. Firefighter Guise was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Our condolences to the Guise Family & Friends, Citizen's Fire Company No. 1 of Mt. Holly Springs, and to all affected by Firefighter Jerome Guise's passing.

   

To date, 15 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.03.2019

On Monday, December 2, 2019, at approximately 2000hrs., Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr., 40, responded to a call of reported downed wires and trees.  After returning to the station, he complained to his fellow firefighters that he wasn’t feeling well.  The next day, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, while at work, Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr. became ill and was immediately taken to the hospital where he passed away a short time later from an apparent heart attack.

Our condolences to the Malinowski Family & Friends, Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Company Station 13, and to all affected by Captain Michael Christopher Malinowski Sr.‘s passing.

   

To date, 56 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.19.2019

On September 21, 2018, Firefighter Edward Nulton, 60, was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a dump truck. He suffered critical injuries, including traumatic brain injury, from which he was unable to recover. Nulton passed away as a result of his injuries on September 19, 2019.

Our condolences to the Nulton Family & Friends, Kunkle Fire Company, and to all affected by Firefighter Edward Nulton’s passing.

   

To date, 36 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.14.2019

On Friday, August 2, 2019, Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman, 46, was responding to an emergency as a passenger in an apparatus when he was ejected from it.  Assistant Wagaman was treated by emergency personnel at the scene and was immediately flown to the York Trauma Center where, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, he passed away from the injuries he sustained from the accident.

Our condolences to the Wagaman Family & Friends, Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Assistant Chief Walter Wagaman’s passing.  

   

To date, 32 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 07.16.2019

On July 16, 2019, The North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 0132hrs to assist on a mutual aid residential fire. Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope, 46, was part of the engine crew assigned to staging in full PPE and SCBA with masks doffed. After approximately 45 minutes the crew was released by command and cleared the scene. After returning to his residence, Lieutenant Cope spoke to his wife at 0730hrs via phone. His wife then attempted to call him multiple times during the day without success.  At approximately 1600hrs his wife came home and found him not breathing and cold to the touch on the floor of the bedroom. EMS was called and Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope was pronounced deceased at home.  The cause and nature of death are under investigation.

Our condolences to the Cope Family & Friends, North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Neil B. Cope’s passing. 

   

To date, 27 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 03.20.2019

On March 5, 2019, Firefighter Michael Bernstein, 46, suffered a medical emergency while on-duty at Engine 78 at Philadelphia International Airport. Firefighter Michael Bernstein was transported to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital where he passed away. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

  

Our condolences to the Bernstein Family & Friends, Philadelphia Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael Bernstein’s passing.     

   

To date, 08 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 12.20.2018

On December 20, 2018, Captain Scott Dannheimer, 53, after working the scene of a structure fire, was in the seat of an engine performing after action duties when he collapsed.  CPR was immediately performed, and Dannheimer was transported to the hospital where he passed away a short time later. The nature and cause of the fatal injury have not yet been reported.  Captain Dannheimer was a member of the Coal Township Fire Department/East End Fire Company, Station 120.

  

Our condolences to the Dannheimer Family & Friends, Coal Township Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Scott Dannheimer’s passing. 

   

To date, 83 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 08.23.2018

Fire Chief Michael Reese, 53, responded to a vehicle accident during the early morning hours on August 23, 2018. Several hours later that day, Chief Reese suddenly passed away at his home. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
   
Our condolences to the Reese Family & Friends, Willow Street Fire Company, and to all affected by Fire Chief Michael Reese’s passing. 

To date, 65 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.06.2018

On June 6, 2018 Fire Police Officer Grant L. Froman, 55, was performing maintenance on Service 9, the traffic control unit, when he passed away from an apparent heart attack.

Our condolences to the Froman Family & Friends,  Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Police Officer Grant L. Froman's passing.       

To date, 41 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.29.2018

On April 29, 2018 while operating a fire engine as it returned to the station from a fire call, First Captain Michael Godzak, 60, died from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Our condolences to the Godzak Family & Friends, Rostraver Township Volunteer Fire Department #1, and to all affected by First Captain Michael Godzak’s passing.       

To date, 34 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: Two Pennsylvania Firefighters On-Duty Death Notification 03.22.2018

On March 22, 2018 Firefighter Ivan Flanscha, 50, and Firefighter Zachary Anthony, 29, were killed from a collapse at the scene of a multi-alarm fire that began the previous day. Fire crews were still on-scene putting out hot spots that were flaring up nearly twenty-four hours later. Firefighters Anthony and Flanscha were transported to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Two other firefighters injured in the collapse are reported to be in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. Prior to the fire breaking out, the 150 year old multi-story structure, known as the Weaver Organ and Piano building, was being renovated into apartments. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Flanscha Family & Anthony Family, Friends, York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services, and to all affected by Firefighter Michael R. Davidson’s passing and Firefighter Zachary Anthony's passing. 

To date, 15 and 16 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 01.06.2018

On January 6, 2018 Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau, 42, of Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 45 succumbed to injuries suffered from a structural collapse while fighting a rowhouse fire.

Our condolences to the LeTourneau Family & Friends, Philadelphia Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau’s passing. 

To date, 02 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.14.2017

Firefighter Lieutenant Kenneth Greene, Sr., 60, became ill while on-duty and was transported to the hospital from the fire station on September 3, 2017. Lieutenant Green passed away on September 14th, 2017, from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Our condolences to the Green Family & Friends, Philadelphia  Fire Department, and to all affected by Lieutenant Kenneth Greene’s passing.

To date, 68 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: Pennsylvania Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 04.01.2017

Firefighter James H. Yiengst, 72, responded with his fire department to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the evening of March 31, 2017.  The next morning, April 1, 2017, emergency medical services were summoned to his residence. Firefighter Yiengst indicated to one of his family members that he began feeling ill while at the MVA the previous evening.  Firefighter Yiengst was treated and transported to the hospital where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

  
Our condolences to the Yiengst Family & Friends, Keystone Hook and Ladder Co #1, and to all affected by Firefighter James H. Yiengst’s passing. 

To date, 27 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.)