USFA LODD: Mississippi Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.13.2019

Captain Todd Lanthrip, 53, responded to an automobile accident on the evening of June 12, 2019.  He returned home after the response. At approximately 0130hrs the morning of June 13, 2019, he became unresponsive. Attempts by his wife and first responders were unsuccessful and he passed away.

Our condolences to the Lanthrip Family & Friends, Mathiston Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Todd Lanthrip's passing. 

   

To date, 22 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: Alabama Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.17.2019

Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols, 35, was participating in a recruit training exercise in Anniston, AL. While at the training, he became ill and was immediately transported to the RMC Hospital in Anniston, where he passed away a short time later.  Investigation into the incident continues.   Firefighter/Paramedic Echols was also an active member of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Springville, AL.

Our condolences to the Echols Family & Friends, Maryland Springville Fire & Rescue, and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols’ passing. 

   

To date, 21 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: Missouri Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 06.08.2019

Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Moore, 42,  was on duty at the fire station on Thursday, June 6, 2019, and Friday, June 7, 2019.  He responded to several fire and EMS calls during his 48 hour shift.  He complained of not feeling well in the late morning of Friday, June 7, 2019, and was relieved of duty to go home and rest.  He stated that he was going to follow-up with his personal physician.  He was found deceased Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, at his residence.  Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Our condolences to the Moore Family & Friends, Maryland Heights Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Moore’s passing. 

   

To date, 20 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: Idaho Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 05.21.2019

Senior Firefighter/Driver Engineer Charles Alan Ruffing, 53, on May 21, 2019, who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, was found deceased in Boise Fire Department Station 6 as a result of a suicide.

Our condolences to the Ruffing Family & Friends, and to all affected by Firefighter Charles Alan Ruffing’s passing. 

   

To date, 19 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.)