Firefighter Fatalities

Notifications of firefighter line-of-duty deaths and fatality news and investigations

USFA: Georgia On-Duty Death

迪卡尔布县消防队员发现死者在床上shift change.

USFA: California On-Duty Death

Firefighter/Bulldozer Operator Don Smith was operating his bulldozer while battling the Carr Fire in Northern California’s Shasta County when he was overtaken by flames.

USFA: California On-Duty Death

Captain Brian Hughes and his crew were engaged in tactical fire operations on the east side of the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County, California, when he was struck by a tree.

USFA: Maryland On-Duty Death

While inside, Flynn fell through the floor and a Mayday was called.

USFA: California On-Duty Death

The bulldozer Varney was operating overturned and rolled down the ridge.

USFA: Virginia On-Duty Death

Amelia County firefighter suffered a heart attack during training.
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WI Fire Captain Killed in Natural Gas Explosion

Sun Prairie (WI) Fire Captain Cory James Barr, 34, was buried in debris after a natural gas explosion in 2018.

USFA: New Jersey On-Duty Death

Firefighter injured in a collapse in 1983 contracted Hepatitis C which ultimately caused his death.

USFA: Texas On-Duty Death

While performing wildland firefighting operations, Firefighter Richard “Andy” Loller, Jr. suffered a medical emergency.

USFA: North Carolina On-Duty Death

17-year old firefighter killed in vehicle collision.
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