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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Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
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Robert Spoon, a 10-year veteran, died of a gunshot wound to the head
Larry Barton, a threat assessment instructor for the FBI, said the strategy saves lives, but people need to make decisions quickly
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash
British media reported that more than one person had been killed in the rampage
Cody Bryans, 21, was behind the wheel when the ambulance struck a tree
Remembering and honoring two AMR paramedics killed in an ambulance collision for their devotion to family, dedication to community and compassion for others
Robert Spoon was believed to have also suffered a gunshot wound
Brent Johnson started his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic
Recovery crews are searching a mountain of debris for two missing employees
A car pulled in front of the AMR ambulance; the crash is under investigation
Police located the teen near the crime scene in possession of two weapons they believe she used in the stabbing
Gooch was dumped at the Bryan County EMS station eight years ago
When deputies arrived, they assisted in performing CPR until emergency personnel arrived
The Mohawk Ambulance Service vehicle was traveling on the Western Turnpike when it crashed into a tree
Out of the five victims, one is in critical condition and another is in serious condition
Teenage screams filled the arena just after the explosion, which also killed the attacker and injured dozens
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Nine other people were hospitalized due to contaminated nacho-cheese dip sold at a gas station
A student was with two friends near a bus stop when another student stabbed him in the chest with a folding knife
David Reitz, 28, drove erratically until the 11-year-old child asked him to pull over
After responding to a fatal crash, Elizabeth Taylor wanted to make sure the family was OK
The ambulance was transferring a patient to an out-of-county hospital when the crash occurred
Footage captured by drivers showed fires blazing and thick black smoke wafting into the air
When responders arrived at the scene, they could hear people crying for help in the rubble
Tianna Hollinside was taken to the hospital after paramedics performed CPR
Surveillance video from a nearby business shows the moment of impact and then a huge fireball
The train, with 70 passengers on board, went off the rails and crashed through a house
Officials said the 89-year-old man may have suffered a medical incident right before the crash
Jonathan Caleb Ward told a 911 operator that he killed his mother and then hung up
Officials said it was a “very chaotic and emotional scene” as neighbors rushed over to help
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