Condolences to our friends and affected family members in Lewisville (TX) on the loss of Lewisville Fire Chief Tim Tittle, 63. Tim died early this morning after a long cancer battle. Tim was with the LFD for more than 40 years and absolutely loved it. He was Chief of Department … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that NYPD Sgt. Scott Johnston died Thursday in Manhattan after a two-year battle with 9/11-related melanoma. Johnston, 50, of Levittown, Long Island, was a 21-year police veteran assigned to the city-wide Strategic Response Group and a past Captain in the … [Read more...]
DENVER — A former assistant chief of operations with South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) who died from a job-related cancer earlier this week will be laid to rest following a public memorial service Friday. Chief Troy Jackson passed away Monday at age 51 from adenoid cystic … [Read more...]
Kevin Leago, Houston firefighter who fought city for benefits, succumbs to cancer
Local // Houston 1of4Breck Leago kisses her husband, Kevin in their Winnie, Texas home on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Leago, who died Wednesday, was a Houston firefighter with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer. He successfully fought the city of Houston over a workers … [Read more...]
The head of the Phoenix Fire Department announced she has breast cancer and will be undergoing a double mastectomy as part of her treatment. Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner revealed her diagnosis on social media Wednesday after discovering a lump several weeks ago. Her double … [Read more...]
The financial future of the family of a 51-year-old Buffalo Grove firefighter who died of colon cancer will soon be decided by a trio of appellate court judges who on Tuesday began considering a decision to award his widow and their four children her late husband’s full pension … [Read more...]
Less carcinogens, healthier firefighters. Here’s how Fairfax Fire is trying to reduce deadly exposure
Firefighters in Fairfax, Virginia are taking part in a new study aimed at reducing their exposure to deadly carcinogens. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — When buildings and vehicles are set ablaze, toxic chemicals are released into the air. Those chemicals can last by hanging on to … [Read more...]
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB)-- Clay County firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own. Clay County Fire Chief Lorin Mock announced the death of engineer and paramedic Jeremy McKay. McKay, 45, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. McKay started work … [Read more...]
The National Firefighter Registry website is now active. Please take time to click the below to learn about it and how every firefighter-every firefighter - should be made aware of and participate in this important project. To better understand the link between on-the-job … [Read more...]
It is with deep regret and sadness that the Sacramento Fire Department announces the line of duty death of one of its own members. Firefighter Tamara Thacher passed away today, November 26th 2019, after battling occupational cancer. A member of the Sacramento City Fire … [Read more...]
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