USFA LODD: Georgia Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.20.2018

On February 20, 2018 while performing fire department mandated physical fitness training, Captain Earnest McDuffie, 51, was running at a local park and fell unconscious. CPR was rendered immediately and Captain McDuffie was transported to Liberty Regional Medical Center where he passed away from a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Our condolences to the McDuffie Family & Friends, Hinesville Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Captain Earnest McDuffie's passing.

To date, 08 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: 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.) 

USFA LODD: Tennessee Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.12.2018

On February 12, 2018 Firefighter Jason Dickey, 38, died from injuries sustained in a structural collapse while operating at the scene of a residential structure fire. Two other firefighters were injured in the collapse and taken to the hospital. 

The fire started in a two-story residence along Lakeview Drive at around 1630hrs. According to media reports, crews transmitted a “Mayday Emergency” near 2000hrs when the three firefighters became trapped as the result of a collapse.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.

Our condolences to the Dickey Family & Friends, ULawrenceburg Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Jason Dickey's passing.  

To date, 06 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: United States Virgin Islands Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 01.24.2018

On January 24, 2018 shortly after driving a tanker to the scene of a structure fire, Firefighter/Driver-Operator Dwayne "Yogi" Thomas, 57, assisted with forced entry of the burning building. Firefighter Thomas then returned to his apparatus as other fire engines arrived on scene to set up water supply. Soon thereafter, Firefighter Thomas was found unresponsive by fellow responders. Thomas was attended to immediately, but succumbed to his injury, a reported heart attack, while being transported to the hospital.

Our condolences to the Thomas Family & Friends, U.S. Virgin Islands Fire Service, and to all affected by Firefighter/Driver-Operator Dwayne "Yogi" Thomas’ passing.  

To date, 05 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.)