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Ralph Meyer, 72 - Osgood, Indiana
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| 12/4/2024 | | Ralph Meyer
Firefighter
Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company
Osgood, Indiana
Age: 72
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 58
Date of incident: December 3, 2024
Date of death: December 4, 2024
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Firefighter Ralph Meyer responded to the scene of a structure fire. He then returned home. The next morning, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately transported to the local hospital where he passed away. Firefighter ....more |
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Robert "Bob" Chandler, 58 - Anchorage, Alaska
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| 11/27/2024 | | Robert "Bob" Chandler
Chief
Red Dog Mine Fire Department
Anchorage, Alaska
Age: 58
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 15
Date of incident: November 26, 2024
Date of death: November 27, 2024
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Chief Robert “Bob” Chandler was teaching a class when he began to feel ill. Colleagues did a patient medical assessment and obtained a base set of vitals; everything was within normal limits. The next day, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Chief Chandle....more |
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George Turley, 58 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
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| 12/14/2024 | | George Turley
Captain
Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Age: 58
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 31
Date of incident: December 14, 2024
Date of death: December 14, 2024
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Captain George Turley was performing physical fitness activities while working at the fire station when he collapsed. Aid was immediately rendered by colleagues, and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased a shor....more |
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Richard "Rick" Sanders, 48 - Winchester, Indiana
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| 12/12/2024 | | Richard "Rick" Sanders
Firefighter
Winchester Fire Department
Winchester, Indiana
Age: 48
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 16
Date of incident: December 12, 2024
Date of death: December 12, 2024
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Firefighter Richard “Rick” Sanders responded to a two-story residential structure fire. While operating at the scene, Firefighter Sanders began not feeling well. He was immediately taken to an ambulance, where he collapsed into cardiac ar....more |
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Henry Sardina, III, 46 - Hopatcong, New Jersey
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| 11/24/2024 | | Henry Sardina, III
Captain
Hopatcong Fire Department
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Age: 46
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 13
Date of incident: November 21, 2024
Date of death: November 24, 2024
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Captain Henry Sardina, III was leading an in-station drill when he suffered an apparent heart attack. He went unresponsive, CPR was immediately performed, and he was revived. He was then transported to the hospital but suffered additional complic....more |
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Johnny Alvin Goines, 69 - Jacksonville, North Carolina
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| 11/23/2024 | | Johnny Alvin Goines
Firefighter
Verona Volunteer Fire Department
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Age: 69
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 50
Date of incident: November 22, 2024
Date of death: November 23, 2024
On Friday, November 22, 2024, Firefighter Johnny Alvin Goines responded to an emergency call made at 10:46 p.m. reporting a motor vehicle accident. A second emergency call was made at 11:05 p.m. reporting a vehicle in a ditch. Verona Volunteer Fire Department....more |
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Stephen Michael Pavetti, 58 - Apollo, Pennsylvania
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| 11/21/2024 | | Stephen Michael Pavetti
3rd Assistant Chief
Kiski Township Fire Department #1
Apollo, Pennsylvania
Age: 58
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 18
Date of incident: November 20, 2024
Date of death: November 21, 2024
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, starting at 5:33 pm., Assistant Chief Stephen Michael Pavetti responded to multiple calls for trees and wires down, with the last call at 8:03 p.m. After the calls were completed, Assistant Chief Pavetti and others from th....more |
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John Walsh, 60 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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| 11/20/2024 | | John Walsh
Battalion Chief
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age: 60
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 37
Date of incident: November 20, 2024
Date of death: November 20, 2024
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Battalion Chief John Walsh was in command of a house fire when he collapsed. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. |
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Marcelo Garcia, III, 42 - Houston, Texas
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| 11/6/2024 | | Marcelo Garcia, III
Firefighter
Houston Fire Department
Houston, Texas
Age: 42
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 10
Date of incident: November 6, 2024
Date of death: November 6, 2024
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, firefighters were at the scene of a commercial structure fire. At approximately 11:05 p.m. a mayday was transmitted for a wall collapse. Firefighter Marcelo Garcia and another firefighter were immediately rescued and transported to the Memorial Hermann-Te....more |
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Garret Miller, 44 - Barstow, California
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| 10/21/2024 | | Garret Miller
Fire Captain
Barstow Fire Protection District
Barstow, California
Age: 44
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 22
Date of incident: October 8, 2024
Date of death: October 21, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Fire Captain Garret Miller was on duty at Fire Station 366 when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he remained for two weeks until his passing from a cardiovascular event. |
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Robert "Sharky" Sharkevich, Sr., 66 - Wethersfield, Connecticut
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| 10/22/2024 | | Robert "Sharky" Sharkevich, Sr.
Engineer
Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Age: 66
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 47
Date of incident: October 22, 2024
Date of death: October 22, 2024
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Engineer Robert “Sharky” Sharkevich, Sr., was battling a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, CT, when the Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) he was operating rolled over a steep, rocky incline. He was pronounced de....more |
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Scott Glass, 43 - Perryton, Texas
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| 10/20/2024 | | Scott Glass
Assistant Chief
Perryton Fire and EMS
Perryton, Texas
Age: 43
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 17
Date of incident: October 17, 2024
Date of death: October 20, 2024
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Assistant Chief Scott Glass responded to a residential fire. As members were setting up a water supply a vehicle ran over the hose popping a coupling, causing 3 firefighters to fall to the ground. Assistant Chief Glass sustained serious head injuries and was air....more |
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Tony Ray Garrison, 51 - Fairview, North Carolina
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| 9/27/2024 | | Tony Ray Garrison
Battalion Chief
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Fairview, North Carolina
Age: 51
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 30
Date of incident: September 27, 2024
Date of death: September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was assisting in the rescue of victims of a landslide during the response to Hurricane Helene, when a second landslide occurred. He passed away from the injuries sustained in this incident.....more |
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Jason Gould, 46 - Brockton, Massachusetts
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| 9/8/2024 | | Jason Gould
Firefighter
Brockton Fire Department
Brockton, Massachusetts
Age: 46
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 12
Date of incident: June 19, 2016
Date of death: September 8, 2024
On Sunday, June 19, 2016, Firefighter Jason Gould was rescuing a woman from an apartment fire when his mask was knocked off. When his mask became dislodged, he took in a large amount of smoke and suffered lung damage. After his retirement in 2023, Firefighter Gould received two lung tra....more |
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Cale Bodie, 18 - Saluda, South Carolina
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| 9/27/2024 | | Cale Bodie
Probationary Firefighter
Saluda County Fire Service
Saluda, South Carolina
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: <1
Date of incident: September 27, 2024
Date of death: September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Chief Chad Satcher and Probationary Firefighter Cale Bodie were responding to a structure fire during Hurricane Helene when a tree fell on the cab of their fire apparatus. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. |
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Chad Satcher, 53 - Saluda, South Carolina
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| 9/27/2024 | | Chad Satcher
Chief
Saluda County Fire Service
Saluda, South Carolina
Age: 53
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 35
Date of incident: September 27, 2024
Date of death: September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Chief Chad Satcher and Probationary Firefighter Cale Bodie were responding to a structure fire during Hurricane Helene when a tree fell on the cab of their fire apparatus. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. |
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Leon Davis, 69 - Blackshear, Georgia
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| 9/27/2024 | | Leon Davis
Assistant Chief
Blackshear Fire Department
Blackshear, Georgia
Age: 69
Sex: Male
Classification: Part-Time (Paid)
Years of service: 32
Date of incident: September 27, 2024
Date of death: September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, Assistant Chief Leon Davis responded to the scene of a downed powerline that was on fire. When he was leaving the incident a tree fell on the cab of his fire department pickup truck, killing him instantly. |
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Timothy Hall, 59 - West Sacramento, California
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| 9/23/2024 | | Timothy Hall
Fire Engineer
West Sacramento Fire Department
West Sacramento, California
Age: 59
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 18
Date of incident: September 23, 2024
Date of death: September 23, 2024
On Monday, September 23, 2024, Fire Engineer Timothy Hall suffered a medical emergency during a fire department training exercise. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Fire Engineer Hall was also a volunteer member of the C....more |
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Kyle Brinker, 33 - Kansas City, Missouri
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| 9/17/2024 | | Kyle Brinker
Firefighter/Paramedic
Kansas City Fire Department
Kansas City, Missouri
Age: 33
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 11
Date of incident: September 17, 2024
Date of death: September 17, 2024
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Brinker suffered a medical emergency during a fire department training exercise. He was immediately transported to the North Kansas City Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. |
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Thomas Ray Patterson, 74 - Louisburg, North Carolina
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| 9/12/2024 | | Thomas Ray Patterson
Captain
Louisburg Fire Department
Louisburg, North Carolina
Age: 74
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 50
Date of incident: September 12, 2024
Date of death: September 12, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Captain Thomas Patterson responded to two emergency calls. The first response was at 1:12 p.m. to a vehicle collision. The second response was at 2:30 p.m. to a fire alarm activation. After the responses, Captain Patterson returned home where, at a....more |
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Darrell Helton, 49 - Belfry, Kentucky
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| 9/4/2024 | | Darrell Helton
Firefighter
Belfry Volunteer Fire Department
Belfry, Kentucky
Age: 49
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 15
Date of incident: September 4, 2024
Date of death: September 4, 2024
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, while Firefighter Darrell Helton was helping to shuttle water during a mutual aid call for a structure fire, he told a fellow firefighter that he was experiencing a flutter in his chest but that he was fine. After delivering the last load of water,....more |
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Christopher Eddy, 35 - Greensboro, Georgia
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| 9/4/2024 | | Christopher Eddy
Battalion Chief
Greene County Fire Rescue
Greensboro, Georgia
Age: 35
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 17
Date of incident: September 4, 2024
Date of death: September 4 2024
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, Battalion Chief Christopher Eddy responded to a tractor trailer fire on Georgia Route 15. When he opened the truck door, an explosion occurred killing him instantly. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. |
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Thomas Wilson Berry, III, 23 - Georgetown, Delaware
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| 8/13/2024 | | Thomas Wilson Berry, III
Firefighter
Georgetown Fire Company, Inc.
Georgetown, Delaware
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 7
Date of incident: August 13, 2024
Date of death: August 13, 2024
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Firefighter Thomas Wilson Berry, III was dispatched to respond to a motor vehicle accident. While on scene, a utility pole snapped, bringing down electrical wires. Firefighter Berry sustained life-threatening injuries and died on the scene. |
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William Cody Treatch, 26 - Tucson, Arizona
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| 8/23/2024 | | William Cody Treatch
Firefighter Recruit
Rural Metro Fire Department
Tucson, Arizona
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: <1
Date of incident: August 14, 2024
Date of death: August 23, 2024
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch suffered a heat-related emergency during training at the fire academy. He was immediately transported to the Banner University Medical Center where his condition progressively worsened. He passed away o....more |
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Brian Peek, 67 - Etters, Pennsylvania
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| 8/16/2024 | | Brian Peek
Fire Police Officer
Goldsboro Fire Company
Etters, Pennsylvania
Age: 67
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 50
Date of incident: August 16, 2024
Date of death: August 16, 2024
On Friday, August 16, 2024, Fire Police Officer Brian Peek was directing traffic during a vehicle crash when he was struck by an automobile. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. |
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Matthew Edward Forand, 45 - New Bedford, Massachusetts
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| 8/15/2024 | | Matthew Edward Forand
Firefighter
New Bedford Fire Department
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 18
Date of incident: August 14, 2024
Date of death: August 15, 2024
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Firefighter Matthew Edward Forand was on duty at the fire station when he suffered a medical emergency and passed away during the night. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. |
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Rodrick Shane Lambert, 52 - Indianapolis, Indiana
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| 8/10/2024 | | Rodrick Shane Lambert
Firefighter
Wayne Township Fire Department
Indianapolis, Indiana
Age: 52
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 3
Date of incident: May 24, 1995
Date of death: August 10, 2024
On Wednesday, May 24, 1995, Firefighter Rodrick Shane Lambert was paralyzed when the fire engine in which he was riding overturned. Since that time, he has been in a wheelchair. He passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from medical complications from the accident. One ....more |
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Ty Voth, 27 - Wichita, Kansas
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| 8/1/2024 | | Ty Voth
Firefighter
Wichita Fire Department
Wichita, Kansas
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 7
Date of incident: August 1, 2024
Date of death: August 1, 2024
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Firefighter Ty Voth, while at the scene of a house fire, collapsed. He was immediately taken to the local hospital where he passed away. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. |
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Daniel Foley, 27 - Lakeview, Oregon
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| 7/9/2024 | | Daniel Foley
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service, Fremont-Winema National Forest
Lakeview, Oregon
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Classification: Wildland Full-Time
Years of service: <1
Date of incident: July 9, 2024
Date of death: July 9, 2024
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Wildland Firefighter Daniel Foley collapsed after the completion of a District Work Capacity Test. He was immediately transported to the Sky Lakes Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to ....more |
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James "Jim" Cova, 54 - St. Louis, Missouri
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| 7/9/2024 | | James "Jim" Cova
Captain
Affton Fire Protection District
St. Louis, Missouri
Age: 54
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 28
Date of incident: July 9, 2024
Date of death: July 9, 2024
On Tuesday July 9, 2024, Captain James “Jim” Cova was found unresponsive at the firehouse after responding to several emergency responses during his shift. Firefighters immediately performed CPR and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause o....more |
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