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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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Matthew Tobben, 42 - Columbia, Missouri
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| 7/8/2024 | | Matthew Tobben
Assistant Chief
Boone County Fire Protection District
Columbia, Missouri
Age: 42
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 20
Date of incident: July 8, 2024
Date of death: July 8, 2024
On Monday morning, July 8, 2024, Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben from the Boone County Fire Protection District, and another firefighter from the City of Columbia Fire Department were conducting a swift water operation in North Columbia. The firefighters had rescued two individu....more |
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Charles "Charlie" Parker, 74 - Chittenden, Vermont
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| 7/8/2024 | | Charles "Charlie" Parker
Captain
Chittenden Volunteer Fire Department
Chittenden, Vermont
Age: 74
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 35
Date of incident: July 8, 2024
Date of death: July 8, 2024
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Captain Charles “Charlie” Parker responded to a barn fire. After operating at the scene, he returned the tanker to the fire station. Captain Parker was found unresponsive by a fellow firefighter. Lifesaving efforts were immediately performed but wer....more |
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Andrew Pontious, 52 - Los Angeles, California
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| 6/14/2024 | | Andrew Pontious
Firefighter
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Los Angeles, California
Age: 52
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 19
Date of incident: June 14, 2024
Date of death: June 14, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 2024, while fighting a construction vehicle fire, Firefighter Andrew Pontious was killed when an explosion occurred. |
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Benny Filiaggi, 62 - Montgomery, West Virginia
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| 6/14/2024 | | Benny Filiaggi
Chief
Montgomery Fire Department
Montgomery, West Virginia
Age: 62
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 49
Date of incident: June 14, 2024
Date of death: June 14, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 2024, Chief Benny Filiaggi was on official paid duty working at his residence performing administrative functions for the department. He had spoken to the mayor earlier in the morning and informed him that he did not feel well. His son attempted to contact him but was u....more |
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Kenneth D. Caldwell, 63 - LaCrosse, Indiana
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| 6/6/2024 | | Kenneth D. Caldwell
Firefighter
LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department
LaCrosse, Indiana
Age: 63
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 23
Date of incident: June 6, 2024
Date of death: June 6, 2024
On the morning of Thursday, June 6, 2024, Firefighter Caldwell responded to a field fire. During the response, Firefighter Caldwell used rescue equipment to cut through a fence so other firefighters could get equipment to the area of the fire. After the fire, he returned to the....more |
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Derrick L. Nester, 43 - Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
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| 5/6/2024 | | Derrick L. Nester
Captain
Wyomissing Fire Department
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Age: 43
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 17
Date of incident: May 5, 2024
Date of death: May 6, 2024
Captain Derrick L. Nester was working an overtime shift on Sunday, May 5, 2024, when he responded to numerous calls, the last one being a residential structure fire. After his shift, he returned home. When he did not show up for his regular tour of duty on the evening of Monday, May 6, 2024....more |
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Leland Alexander, 78 - Milledgeville, Tennessee
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| 4/27/2024 | | Leland Alexander
Chief
Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department
Milledgeville, Tennessee
Age: 78
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 57
Date of incident: Dec. 1, 2023
Date of death: April 27, 2024
On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, Chief Leland Alexander was traveling in a pumper/tanker during a thunderstorm, to a fire hydrant to fill it with water from a residential fire that had started the night before. The pumper/tanker dropped off the right shoulder of the road and when ....more |
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John Norris Raisler, 59 - Mile City, Montana
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| 4/16/2024 | | John Norris Raisler
Firefighter
Montana State Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
Mile City, Montana
Age: 59
Sex: Male
Classification: Wildland Full-Time
Years of service: 19
Date of incident: April 16, 2024
Date of death: April 16, 2024
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Firefighter John Norris Raisler suffered a medical emergency during a practice for a pack test. CPR was immediately performed and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced de....more |
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Heath J. O'Shea, 44 - Jacksonville, Florida
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| 4/13/2024 | | Heath J. O'Shea
Engineer
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department
Jacksonville, Florida
Age: 44
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 21
Date of incident: April 12, 2024
Date of death: April 13, 2024
On Friday, April 12, 2024, Engineer Heath J. O’Shea was working at the fire station when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from an ascending aortic aneurysm. |
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Richard Givan, 48 - Ekron, Kentucky
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| 4/8/2024 | | Richard Givan
Sergeant
Ekron Fire Department
Ekron, Kentucky
Age: 48
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: Unknown
Date of incident: April 8, 2024
Date of death: April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Sergeant Richard Givan was performing in station duties when he suffered a heart attack. He was immediately transported to the local hospital where he passed away a short time later. |
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John “Billy” W. Bunardzya, 73 - Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania
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| 4/7/2024 | | John “Billy” W. Bunardzya
Safety Officer
Rostraver Central Volunteer Fire Department
Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania
Age: 73
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 20
Date of incident: April 6, 2024
Date of death: April 7, 2024
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Safety Officer John “Billy” W. Bunardzya responded to trees down on the roadway. He assisted in cutting the debris and moving it off of the street. He then returned home. He went to bed and passed away in his sleep ....more |
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Michael "Mike Mike" Vinson, 27 - Clinton, South Carolina
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| 3/31/2024 | | Michael "Mike Mike" Vinson
Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
Clinton, South Carolina
Age: 27
Sex: Male
Classification: Career
Years of service: 11
Date of incident: March 31, 2024
Date of death: March 31, 2024
On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Firefighter Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson and another firefighter were responding to a service call in a fire apparatus. The fire apparatus and another vehicle collided at an intersection. Firefighter Michael “Mike Mike” Vinson was pronounced deceased....more |
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Craig Matthew Konkle, 54 - South Bound Brook, New Jersey
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| 3/23/2024 | | Craig Matthew Konkle
Deputy Chief
South Bound Brook Fire Department
South Bound Brook, New Jersey
Age: 54
Sex: Male
Classification: Volunteer
Years of service: 17
Date of incident: March 23, 2024
Date of death: March 23, 2024
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Deputy Chief Craig Matthew Konkle responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He assisted at the crash site until the vehicle was removed and the scene was terminated. He then returned home. At approximately 2 p.m. that same....more |
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James C. Ward, Jr., 49 - Charlottesville, Virginia
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| 3/30/2024 | | James C. Ward, Jr.
Firefighter
Virginia Department of Forestry
Charlottesville, Virginia
Age: 49
Sex: Male
Classification: Wildland Part-Time
Years of service: 26
Date of incident: March 30, 2024
Date of death: March 30, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Firefighter James Ward, Jr. was at the scene of a three-acre wildfire in Virginia when he collapsed while working with a hand crew. CPR was initiated and Firefighter Ward was then transported to the Holston Valley Medical Center in....more |
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