Line-of-Duty Deaths
This page honors those EMS professionals who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Each tribute recognizes the individuals who dedicated themselves to patient care and public service. We extend our sincere condolences to their families, colleagues and communities. For additional support and remembrance, visit the National EMS Memorial.
The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
Siarnicki: “Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics continue to answer the call as they do whenever there is a crisis”
The ambulance, which was responding to a call, collided with a truck, killing a paramedic and two children
The blast killed Fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured his brother, Fire Chief Terry Bell, five other firefighters, a LEAP worker and an ambulance professional
The blast injured four other firefighters, including the town’s fire chief, one employee of the nonprofit center and one ambulance professional
Paramedics Brittany Young and Douglas Ronald Dick II were killed in an ambulance crash after hitting the back of a tractor-trailer
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
North Memorial Air Care helicopter crash at Minn. regional airport kills pilot and nurse, injures third crew member
Coleman Blease “Coley” Loadholt Jr., 51, of Hampton County, suffered a medical emergency while on duty at the fire station on June 17
The governor said the flags will remain lowered until sunset on Friday, June 21
Springville Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Echols died while participating in an off-site training exercise
Maryland Heights Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Chris Moore was a 20-year veteran and leaves behind a son and daughter
Dr. Michael Guttenberg and William Ryan passed away from 9/11-related illnesses
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
A procession was held overnight in Milwaukee as the firefighter’s body was brought to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
Each family member of the fallen will be presented with a folded flag, a white rose and a medallion
The completion of the bike ride will be followed by the National EMS Memorial Service, which will honor 26 EMS providers who died in the line of duty in 2018
According to reports by eyewitnesses, the ambulance got caught between the barriers for reasons that are still unclear
James “Woody” Woodman was critically injured in a crash on Oct. 5, 1999, while on duty
American Medical Response paramedic Edward Lustro was killed in a crash that occurred after another drive made an illegal U-turn
American Medical Response paramedic Edward Lustro died when his motorcycle collided with a car on the highway
New York Fire Department EMT Yadira Arroyo was killed in 2017 after a man stole her ambulance and ran her down
Milwaukee Fire Department Lt. Odell Minor died after serving 24 years as a paramedic
After witnessing a crash, Wes Weysham was providing medical care, when another vehicle came upon the scene and crashed into it
While exposed to the same on-the-job dangers as their male colleagues, female firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have different levels of risks
Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo is renewing his call to provide a property tax break to the spouses of first responders who die in the line of duty
The alert encourages personnel to postpone non-emergency tasks and focus on safety and survival training, as well as the loss of fellow first responders
The four-piece band of musically inclined firefighters plays traditional Irish and Scottish marches at around 20 events each year
Northeastern Area EMS EMT Robert Kohler was working on Christmas when he suffered a “medical event,” according to officials
Ali Acevedo expressed her thoughts on Jose Gonzalez before a Bronx Supreme Court hearing where a decision on his mental fitness for trial was delayed
Felipe Huerta Jr., 32, and patient Delia Cortines, 68, died and Andrea Rodriguez was hospitalized after an ambulance was struck head-on
Christopher Roy, 36, was a 2 ½-year veteran of the Worcester Fire Department
