We regret to pass on that Firefighter Greg Garza, a 17-year veteran with SAFD, was operating at a call for an electrical incident and smoke at the Comfort Suites. FF Garza was trying to exit the fire apparatus it seemed that he stumbled or tripped getting out of the truck and was … [Read more...]
By Gilbert Magallon, KFSN: "Looking at all of you, I know he was really loved, he loved Gustine," said Kirsten Rotondaro, daughter of CAL FIRE Captain Paul Rotandaro, who died last week. Love brought the Gustine community and firefighters together to honor Rotandaro's … [Read more...]
The Farmington (Maine) Fire Chief, injured in a deadly blast in Farmington, has been released from the hospital and is on his way home. Chief Terry Bell has been at Maine Medical Center in Portland since the explosion on September 16. His brother, Captain Michael Bell, died in … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a Lexington County (South Carolina) Firefighter has died in the Line Of Duty after he was struck by a semi while trying to treat victims of a car crash. Lexington County Fire Service Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum, a 22-year veteran of the service, … [Read more...]
By Erin Robinson, KXLY: A veteran firefighter badly burned while fighting the Spring Coulee Fire has passed away. Okanogan Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Christian Johnson was fighting the fire in early September when flames overcame him. He was immediately flown … [Read more...]
(Note: We only post details related to a Firefighter taking their own life when the report is made public by the department or family, as was in this case) All, The Henderson (Nevada) FD reports the death of Henderson Firefighter/Paramedic Robbie James Pettingill. According … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Martin County (Florida) Firefighter-Paramedic Scott R. Neumann died in the Line of Duty after suffering cardiac arrest while on duty during physical training, occurring on 9-26-2019. While FF-PM Neumann was currently serving at the Martin County Fire … [Read more...]
A Western North Carolina firefighter who died after a battle with cancer died in the line of duty, according to a ruling by official agency looking into her death. The Asheville Fire Department announced today (Monday) the ruling by the North Carolina Industrial Commission that … [Read more...]
The six Firefighters most seriously injured in Monday's explosion in Farmington are being treated at hospitals in Portland and Boston. As you know, Capt. Michael Bell, a 30-year veteran of the Farmington Fire Department was killed in the Line of Duty due to the explosion. The … [Read more...]
One Farmington (Maine) Firefighter was killed in an explosion this morning and others are injured. The explosion happened at 313 Farmington Falls Road, which is also Route 2. The building is the central office for LEAP Inc., which provides support for people with developmental, … [Read more...]
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