Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
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A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
Carter Lewis, who lost his leg in the crash, is recovering at home, and a firefighter identified as David is in stable, but serious condition
Jerry Wolkowitz, 56, spent months in a long-term care facility after being attacked by Jamil Hubbard
Christopher Weeks, a dedicated first responder who died unexpectedly, was paid tribute by his colleagues with a 15-vehicle fire and ambulance escort
Savannah Lovell was awarded the Life Saving Award for her efforts in a 911 call about a fatal fire at an apartment complex
The firefighters, police officers and EMTs described sleepless nights, persistent memories and “basic sorrow” as they grapple with what they saw
The community of Schoharie thanked the responders for their efforts at a vigil held near the site of a limousine crash that killed 20 people
The Bethany Volunteer Fire Company firefighters were transported to the hospital after Syed Rahman, who died at the scene, struck the ambulance with his vehicle
New York State Police say two vehicles were involved in the crash Saturday afternoon
Around 259 people have died while taking photos of themselves since 2011, with drowning listed as the leading cause
Involuntary manslaughter charges were filed against police Sgt. Ronald Buckley and paramedics Matt Dicosola and Leah Maynard in the death of inmate William Marshall
Jessica Holbrook’s family is campaigning to raise awareness of sepsis after Holbrook died five days after she had a sore throat and a cough
A 10-week investigation into the actions of four paramedics who responded to a medical call involving a stroke patient who later died
Police originally said the ambulance had its lights and sirens on when it ran through a red light and hit another vehicle, but are now reassessing what occurred
As they consider the second shark bite this summer and the first fatal shark attack in the state in over 80 years, responders say they are monitoring mental health
The death toll attributed to Florence stands at four Saturday, all in North Carolina
The $18.75 million lawsuit contends the Department of Human Services and the baby’s pediatrician failed to protect him and prevent him from dying
Kennis Harrell died after crashing his car head-on into another vehicle, resulting in his death and the deaths of Michael Fullwood and Kathy Stevens
Britni Wihebrink, 28, had been drinking before her 2-year-old was found “very hot and stiff” on the rear floorboard of her car
Palo Alto Deputy Fire Chief Geoffrey Blackshire said the single-engine Mooney M20 was trying to land when it crashed in a pond
The woman was being transported to a psychiatric hospital after attacking a police officer when she jumped into highway traffic
Susanna Kelly was charged with careless driving, failure to drive with due care and improper lane change in the death of Marina DeSteno Challeen
Nearly half a million more dollars and an extra death investigator are needed to keep up with the record number of opioid deaths in Kent County
About 1 in 50,000 young athletes dies from sudden cardiac failure, but sudden cardiac death is the most common nontraumatic cause of death among college athletes
State investigators found that four Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center nurses failed to attempt resuscitation last May of a patient who died
“Here’s a family who went to the beach and didn’t come home. For most people that’s not even a remote possibility,” paramedic Shaun Dean said
Superior Ambulance EMT Jaclyn Nauracy and South Haven Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Nicholas Branham were killed when they collided with an SUV
Officials said Eric Maleh was on his motorcycle when he lost control after making a U-turn
Federal investigators said the plane had been repaired three times in the six weeks before it crashed Nov. 2016, killing four people
Police said Curtis Collman II not only refused to call 911 to try and save his son, but threatened others who tried to call for help as the boy overdosed on meth
Steven Snively and Christopher Marchant were arrested and charged with failing to provide the necessities of life after Yosif Al-Hasnawi was shot
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