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Basil Pizzuto, 49 - Saddle Brook, NJ
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| 11/23/2022 | | Basil Pizzuto
Captain
Saddle Brook Fire Department
Saddle Brook, NJ
Age: 49
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of Service: 32
Date of Incident: Nov. 22, 2022
Date of Death: Nov. 23, 2022
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, Captain Basil Pizzuto was conducting Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) refresher training to fellow members of the department. The following morning, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, while at his full-time job, he suffered a heart attack and coded. EMS personnel arr....more |
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Johnny Tetrick, 51 - Cleveland, OH
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| 11/19/2022 | | Johnny Tetrick
Firefighter
Cleveland Division of Fire
Cleveland, OH
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Classification: Career
Years of Service: 27
Date of Incident: Nov. 19, 2022
Date of Death: Nov. 19, 2022
On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, Firefighter Johnny Tetrick responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 90 East. While cleaning up debris from the incident, a vehicle drove around the emergency scene and struck Firefighter Tetrick. The driver then fled the scene.
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Everette Watson, 58 - Sheridan, AR
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| 10/27/2022 | | Everette Watson
Chief
Calvert Volunteer Fire Department
Sheridan, AR
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 33
Date of Incident: Oct. 27, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 27, 2022
On Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, during the fire department’s bi-monthly training drill, Chief Everette Watson left the station to go to another station to pick up supplies for the department’s new engine. His son accompanied the Chief to assist with the effort. While at the second station, Chief Watso....more |
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James "Jimmy" Scanlon, 38 - Hopkins, MN
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| 11/4/2022 | | James "Jimmy" Scanlon
Assistant Chief
Hopkins Fire Department
Hopkins, MN
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Status: Paid-On-Call
Years of Service: 14
Date of Incident: Nov. 2, 2022
Date of Death: Nov. 4, 2022
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, Assistant Chief James “Jimmy” Scanlon responded to a fire alarm at an apartment complex. The next day, within 24 hours, he was returning from his regular job when he began to feel ill and pulled off to the side of the road. He went into cardiac arrest and EMS imme....more |
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Juan Wilson, 34 - Baltimore, MD
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| 10/30/2022 | | Juan Wilson
EMT/Firefighter
Baltimore City Fire Department
Baltimore, MD
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 11
Date of Incident: Sept. 19, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 30, 2022
On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, EMT/Firefighter Juan Wilson responded to an emergency medical call at a residence. While performing CPR on the patient, EMT/Firefighter Wilson himself suffered a medical emergency. He was rushed to the hospital where he remained until last week when he was transferred....more |
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Alex Moss, 54 - Upper Saddle River, NJ
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| 10/30/2022 | | Alex Moss
Firefighter
Upper Saddle River Fire Department
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Age: 54
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 30
Date of Incident: Oct. 30, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 30, 2022
On Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, Firefighter Alex Moss responded to the fire station for a residential fire alarm call. He remained at the station and complained to his fellow firefighters that he wasn’t feeling well and went home. In the early afternoon, his wife found him deceased in bed fro....more |
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Kevin G. May, 29 - Westwood, NJ
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| 10/24/2022 | | Kevin G. May
Firefighter
Westwood Fire Department
Westwood, NJ
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 11
Date of Incident: Oct. 16, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 24, 2022
On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, Firefighter Kevin G. May responded as part of a mutual aid assignment to a 5 alarm house fire in Upper Saddle River. The next morning, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, he was experiencing chest pains and had difficulty breathing. He was immediately rushed to the local hospital where a st....more |
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Kenneth Roy Sott, 65 - Summerville, SC
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| 10/17/2022 | | Kenneth Roy Sott
Captain
Summerville Fire & Rescue
Summerville, SC
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 30
Date of Incident: Oct. 17, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 17, 2022
On Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, Captain Kenneth Roy Sott returned home after physical fitness training with recruit firefighters. A short time later, he experienced a medical emergency and was rushed to the Summerville Medical Center where he passed away from an apparent heart attack. |
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Brendan Torres, 19 - Dalhart, TX
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| 10/4/2022 | | Brendan Torres
Firefighter
Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department
Dalhart, TX
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 1
Date of Incident: October 4, 2022
Date of Death: October 4, 2022
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, Chief Curtis Brown and Firefighter Brendan Torres were returning from a mutual aid traffic accident when they were involved in a motor vehicle collision with a semi-tractor trailer. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation into the incident continu....more |
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Curtis Brown, 51 - Dalhart, TX
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| 10/4/2022 | | Curtis Brown
Chief
Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department
Dalhart, TX
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 28
Date of Incident: October 4, 2022
Date of Death: October 4, 2022
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, Chief Curtis Brown and Firefighter Brendan Torres were returning from a mutual aid traffic accident when they were involved in a motor vehicle collision with a semi-tractor trailer. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation into the incident continues. |
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Michael Moody, 59 - Purdum, NE
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| 10/2/2022 | | Michael Moody
Assistant Chief
Purdum Rural Fire District
Purdum, NE
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 40
Date of Incident: Oct. 2, 2022
Date of Death: Oct. 2, 2022
On Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, while fighting the Bovee wildfire near Halsey, Nebraska, Assistant Chief Michael Moody suffered an apparent heart attack and passed away. |
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Timothy R. Pfleger, 32 - Keyport, NJ
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| 9/30/2022 | | Timothy R. Pfleger
Chief
Keyport Fire Department
Keyport, NJ
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 14
Date of Incident: July 16, 2022
Date of Death: Sept. 30, 2022
On July 16, 2022, Chief Timothy R. Pfleger was involved in a motor vehicle crash while returning from fire department mandated training at the Monmouth County Fire Academy. As Chief Pfleger was driving his Keyport Borough assigned vehicle, it was struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle. Chief Pfleger susta....more |
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Gerardo Rincon, Salmon, ID
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| 9/20/2022 | | Gerardo Rincon
Crew Boss
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Salmon, ID
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland Contract
Years of Service: 28
Date of Incident: Sept. 20, 2022
Date of Death: Sept. 20, 2022
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, while assigned to the Moose Fire near Salmon, ID, Crew Boss Gerardo Rincon suffered a medical emergency and passed away. |
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Charles D. Krampota, 60 - Alvin, TX
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| 9/23/2022 | | Charles D. Krampota
Captain
Alvin Volunteer Fire Department
Alvin, TX
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 30
Date of Incident: Sept. 23, 2022
Date of Death: Sept. 23, 2022
On Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, Captain Charles D. Krampota responded to a fully involved mobile home fire. After extinguishment of the fire and being cleared from the scene, Captain Krampota returned home. Approximately 3 hours later, he was found deceased from an apparent heart attack. Investigati....more |
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Gary DeCook, 66 - Barnes City, IA
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| 8/27/2022 | | Gary DeCook
Captain
Barnes City Fire Department
Barnes City, IA
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 17
Date of Incident: August 27, 2022
Date of Death: August 27, 2022
On Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, Captain Gary DeCook was performing maintenance at the fire station, including fire apparatus and equipment work. After he was finished, he went home and less than 5 minutes after arriving, collapsed in his driveway. His fellow emergency responders arrived at the scene an....more |
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Logan Taylor, 25 - Salem, Oregon
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| 8/18/2022 | | Logan Taylor
Firefighter
Oregon Department of Forestry
Salem, Oregon
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland Contract
Years of Service: Pending
Date of Incident: Aug. 18, 2022
Date of Death: Aug. 18, 2022
On August 18, 2022, shortly after 4:00 p.m., dispatchers received information regarding Firefighter Logan Taylor who was critically injured after being struck by a tree on the Rum Creek Fire, located north of Galice, Oregon. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue immediatel....more |
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Michael Fischer, 38 - Island Park, NY
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| 8/14/2022 | | Michael Fischer
Captain
Island Park Fire Department
Island Park, NY
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 9
Date of Incident: August 14, 2022
Date of Death: August 14, 2022
On Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, Captain Michael Fischer had participated in a morning training event, then rode on an engine company to where firefighters were holding a fundraiser. Arriving at the event, Captain Fischer went into the bathroom to wash up, then returned to the dining area, when he suff....more |
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Douglas “Doug” Ritchie, 56 - Palmer, AK
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| 6/26/2022 | | Douglas “Doug” Ritchie
Pilot
State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection
Palmer, AK
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland-Contract
Years of Service: 8
Date of Incident: June 26, 2022
Date of Death: June 26, 2022
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Pilot Douglas "Doug" Ritchie, the sole occupant of a Bell UH1B Helicopter, was supporting firefighting efforts at the Clear Wildland Fire, when the helicopter crashed after takeoff, killing Pilot Ritchie. Investigation into the incident ....more |
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Collin Hagan, 27 - Craig, CO
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| 8/10/2022 | | Collin Hagan
Wildland Firefighter
BLM-Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew
Craig, CO
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland Full-Time
Years of Service: 5
Date of Incident: August 10, 2022
Date of Death: August 10, 2022
On Wed., Aug 10, 2022, Wildland Firefighter Collin Hagan was fighting the Big Swamp Wildfire near Oakridge, Oregon, when he was struck by a falling tree. Despite efforts from EMS personnel, Wildland Firefighter Hagan passed away from the injuries he sustained in the accident. |
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David Pleasant, 59 - Memphis, TN
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| 8/10/2022 | | David Pleasant
Driver
Memphis Fire Department
Memphis, TN
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 32
Date of Incident: August 10, 2022
Date of Death: August 10, 2022
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, 4 firefighters were responding to a residential fire when the driver of a pick-up truck apparently ran a red light, hitting the fire apparatus and causing it to roll on its’ side. All 4 firefighters were transported to the Regional One Health Trauma Center. Driver David Pleasant....more |
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Riley Daniel Ray Huiras, 20 - Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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| 8/3/2022 | | Riley Daniel Ray Huiras
Firefighter
Grand Rapids Volunteer Fire Department
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: July 30, 2022
Date of Death: August 3, 2022
Firefighter Riley Daniel Ray Huiras responded to a working fire on the evening of July 30, 2022. On his way back from the fire, a call came in for a motor vehicle crash. Firefighter Huiras, along with another member of his fire department, responded to the crash scene.....more |
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Bryant McGowan, 31 - Huntsville, AL
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| 7/28/2022 | | Bryant McGowan
Firefighter Cadet
Huntsville Fire & Rescue
Huntsville, AL
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: <1
Date of Incident: July 28, 2022
Date of Death: July 28, 2022
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Firefighter Cadet Bryant McGowan was at a training exercise when he suffered a medical emergency and collapsed. He was immediately taken to the Huntsville Hospital where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues. |
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Jared Bird, 36 - Salmon, ID
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| 7/21/2022 | | Jared Bird
Pilot
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Salmon, ID
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland Contract
Date of Incident: July 21, 2022
Date of Death: July 21, 2022
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Pilots Thomas Hayes and Jared Bird were fighting the Moose fire in Idaho when their helicopter crashed into the Salmon River. Both pilots were transported to the hospital, but died from their injuries a short time later. |
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Thomas Hayes, 41 - Salmon, ID
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| 7/21/2022 | | Thomas Hayes
Pilot
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Salmon, ID
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Status: Wildland Contract
Date of Incident: July 21, 2022
Date of Death: July 21, 2022
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Pilots Thomas Hayes and Jared Bird were fighting the Moose fire in Idaho when their helicopter crashed into the Salmon River. Both pilots were transported to the hospital, but died from their injuries a short time later. |
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Matthew Anthony King, 44 - Albuquerque, NM
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| 7/16/2022 | | Matthew Anthony King
Lieutenant
Bernalillo County Fire Department
Albuquerque, NM
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 19
Date of Incident: July 16, 2022
Date of Death: July 16, 2022
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Lieutenant Matthew Anthony King from the Bernalillo County Fire Department, and three members of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, were aboard a helicopter returning to Albuquerque after performing aerial wildland fire suppression at the East Mesa Fire. ....more |
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Brian Falk, 47 - Bakersfield, CA
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| 7/14/2022 | | Brian Falk
Captain
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 20
Date of Incident: July 14, 2022
Date of Death: July 14, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, Captain Brian Falk was at the fire station when he was found unresponsive by fellow firefighters. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause and nature of his death are under investigation. |
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Austin Duran, 25 - Apopka, FL
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| 7/15/2022 | | Austin Duran
Firefighter/EMT
Apopka Fire Department
Apopka, FL
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 5
Date of Incident: June 30, 2022
Date of Death: July 15, 2022
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran and another firefighter were moving a sand trailer to another fire station. In the process of hooking it up, the trailer fell, pinning down Firefighter/EMT Duran. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he remained in the Intensive Care Unit un....more |
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William "Bill" Halstead, Sr., 73 - Sandy Hook, CT
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| 7/8/2022 | | William "Bill" Halstead, Sr.
Chief
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
Sandy Hook, CT
Age: 73
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 57
Date of Incident: July 8, 2022
Date of Death: July 8, 2022
On Friday, July 8, 2022, Chief William “Bill” Halstead, Sr. responded to a motor vehicle accident and an automatic alarm. Upon his arrival at his residence after the incidents, Chief Halstead became ill. Despite the efforts of EMS responders, Chief Halstead passed away from....more |
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Roger Elliott Estes, 77 - New Tazewell, TN
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| 7/4/2022 | | Roger Elliott Estes
Lieutenant
South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department
New Tazewell, TN
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 44
Date of Incident: July 4, 2022
Date of Death: July 4, 2022
On Monday, July 4, 2022, Lieutenant Roger Elliott Estes was serving on traffic control duties at a fire department fundraiser when he was struck by a passing truck. Fellow responders immediately performed CPR, including ALS care. EMS transported Lieutenant Estes to the Claiborne....more |
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Joshua Haynes, 35 - Pleasanton, KS
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| 6/22/2022 | | Joshua Haynes
Firefighter
Linn County Rural Fire District #1
Pleasanton, KS
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 17
Date of Incident: June 20, 2022
Date of Death: June 22, 2022
On Monday night, June 20, 2022, Firefighter Joshua Haynes responded to a building fire at Carpenter Chiropractic. While fighting the fire, he experienced a medical emergency and collapsed at the scene. He was airlifted to the University of Kansas Medical Center where he passed away Wednesda....more |
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