USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.10.2018

On June 10, 2018 while performing wildland firefighting operations, Firefighter Richard "Andy" Loller, Jr., 42, suffered a medical emergency. Firefighter Loller was flown by helicopter to receive medical treatment and was stabilized before being placed on a medical airplane to receive further treatment at a hospital in Odessa, Texas. While in flight, Firefighter Richard "Andy" Loller, Jr. passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be reported.

Our condolences to the Loller Family & Friends, Weatherford Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Richard "Andy" Loller, Jr.'s passing.       

To date, 43 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.)