USFA LODD: Rhode Island Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.14.2018

On February 14, 2018 Lieutenant Richard Jenks, 72, collapsed while fighting a residential chimney fire. Other responders performed CPR on Lieutenant Jenks and transported him to Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI, where he was pronounced deceased. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Our condolences to the Jenks Family & Friends, Pascoag Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/Driver-Operator Richard Jenks’ passing.

To date, 07 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.) 

Rhode Island Fire Captain On-Duty Death

Captain David M. Mowbray passed away at home after being taken to the hospital and treated for a broken back injury suffered while he was at the scene of an emergency medical call earlier in the year.

Captain David M. Mowbray has served with the North Kingstown Fire Department for the past 25 years. He leaves behind his wife Julie (Barlow) Mowbray and daughters Kimberlee and Michelle Mowbray. 

Captain Mowbray was a member of the IAFF and was known for his love of sports.



Our condolences to the Mowbray Family & Friends, the North Kingstown Fire Department and to all affected by Fire Captain David M. Mowbrays' passing.

To date, 74 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2012. 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.)