North Carolina Fire Captain On-Duty Death

Captain David Mitchell Tatum, 55, of the White Oak Fire Department on November 5, 2012. at  0045hrs, became sick at the scene of an emergency response but did not request treatment at that time. Later in the day, he began having trouble breathing and became unconscious. Captain Tatum was treated and transported to Bladen County Hospital and then transferred to Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville where he passed away, around 1 p.m. on Nov. 6, from a cause still to be determined.

Captain David Mitchell TatumTatum is survived by his wife, Regina; his children David Tatum Jr., Chris Tatum, Lisa Mahoney, Michelle Brown and Thomas Layton; and 15 grandchildren.

Our condolences to the Tatum Family & Friends, the White Oak Fire Department and to all affected by Captain David Mitcell Tatum's passing.

To date, 67 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.





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Chicago Fire Department Firefighter LODD 11.02.2012

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Chicago firefighter killed in extra-alarm blaze on South Side - Chicago News and Weather | FOX Chicago News


Fire Dept. Capt. Herbie Johnson, 54, perished from injuries suffered Friday evening while battling a house fire at 2315 W. 50th Place, becoming the first Chicago firefighter to die in the line of duty since 2010.


Captain Johnson died from inhalation injuries sustained while operating at a structure fire. Media reports said that “Johnson died after saving several families--including many with small children--from a burning South Side home.” Investigation of the fatal fire incident continues.

Our condolences to the Johnson Family & Friends, the Chicago Fire Department and to all affected by Captain Herbert "Herbie" T. Johnson's passing.

To date, 66 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.






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Moore Township, Pennsylvania Structural Fire 11.04.2012

Multiple company's and firefighters battle a "fully engulfed" blaze. 

Emergency crews responded to a large fire at a home at 193 Nazareth Drive, in Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania Sunday afternoon.

On arrival, command found heavy fire on the top floor and roof of a 2-story dwelling.

The "fully engulfed" blaze broke out around 1:30pm at the home at 193 Nazareth Drive which is also known as Route 946.

All occupants evacuated safely from a house, and no firefighters were injured.

The cause of the blaze remains unknown.

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Colorado Fire Chief & Connecticut Fire Lieutenant Official On-Duty Deaths

Fire Chief Don Felton, 71, of the Southern Park County Fire Protection District on October 27, 2012, at 1115hrs died of an apparent heart attack while at work in his fire department office.

Chief Felton had served as chief of the department since April 1 of this year.

Chief Felton is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara, and their three daughters.

Our condolences to the Felton Family & Friends, the Southern Park County Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Fire Chief Don Felton's passing.

To date, 64 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.

Fire Lieutenant Russell Neary, 55, of the Easton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 on October 29, 2012, at 1945hrs, responded with his fire company to a structure fire alarm. While returning to the station, firefighters were removing part of a tree blown into the roadway by Hurricane Sandy when several other trees suddenly fell striking and killing  Lieutenant Neary. 

His was the first death on the Easton force. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne, and two daughters. 

Our condolences to the Neary Family & Friends, the Easton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, and to all affected by Fire Lieutenant Russell Neary's passing.


To date, 65 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.)