Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
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
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
Is death notification training associated with decreased burnout among EMS professionals?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that around more than 8,400 opioid-related deaths occurred among adults between the ages of 25 and 34
Officials said firefighters were driving the ambulance to a call when they hit a man who was standing outside of the bay doors
Mike Salber, a 22-year veteran of the Sanford Fire Department, died after a collision involving a second powerboat that also injured three others
Rhett Larsen, 39, was hit by another vehicle after his motorcycle struck a bear on the highway
A lawsuit claims an employee who found Gloria Fanning in “a state of distress” inside a float tank did not call 911, but called her boss instead
Michael Camelo Jr., a 12-year veteran of the Cape Coral Fire Department, died surrounded by family and friends
Lt. Andrew Hughes-Hill, 26, who was stabbed to death, was known for his positive attitude and love for emergency services
Deputy Chief Michael McNally asked six times for permission to send in specialized teams of police officers and paramedics
Andréanne Leblanc died in March after dealing with PTSD attributed to a fatal mosque shooting that left six dead
A funeral for Juan Bucio will be held Monday at Saint Rita Cascia, a church known for hosting first responder services
Juan Bucio’s family members said his devotion to his job was unquestioned
Erik Hirner, 38, died two days after the motorcycle he was driving to work was hit by an SUV
Street signs at Boston Road and E. 169th Street will be co-named for Yadira Arroyo
Lt. Benjamin Tatro was diving recreationally with other people by the wreckage of the coastal tanker Chester A. Poling when the accident occurred
Juan J. Bucio, 46, became separated from his partner while trying to rescue someone from the Chicago River
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Captain Patricia Osburn, an 18-year EMS veteran, died while on duty
With three psychologists offering varying views of the mental stability of Genaro De La Cruz Ajqui, a judge ordered him to be taken to a forensic hospital
Allegheny County officials are considering a 12-percent increase in overdose deaths last year a win over previous years that saw far higher increases
Suicide was the ruling of the Summit County Medical Examiner in the months after Tonya Johnson’s death, and a judge Tuesday declined to overturn that conclusion
Sherry Groover’s lawyer said the “defendants failed to take action” when Groover’s brother suffered a fatal heart attack in 2014
Harvey Hall, the longest-serving former mayor of Bakersfield, founder of Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. and community champion, died Saturday
Joshua Granada and Carlos Tavarez recalled their experience as the first to treat victims on the same day that more people were killed by a mass shooter
The crash left the bus lying on its side on the guardrail of the highway, its undercarriage and front end sheared off and its steering wheel exposed
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
The prosecution found Jose Gonzalez to be fit to stand trial for the murder of Yadira Arroyo, who was run over by her ambulance after it was stolen
Brian Dolan, a 15-year veteran responder, was helping a friend with a home maintenance job when he fell
Austin Buoni, 22, lost control of his vehicle and slid across the road before hitting a utility pole
John Mull, a 32-year paramedic veteran, was found unresponsive by fire personnel who responded to the crash scene
Steve Werner’s family remembers him as an adrenaline junkie who had a passion for helping other people
The Paramedics Plus ambulance was transporting the patient with its lights and sirens activated when a vehicle crashed into it, causing it to overturn
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