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.
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
After seven first responders were killed on roadways in the first 2 weeks of 2020, the key is education, awareness, constant reinforcement and stronger legislation of the “Move Over” message
Their dedication to protecting their communities will never be forgotten
The measure means that the spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty will have their property taxes reduced by one half
American Medical Response regional director Scott White said EMS attendant Garry Johns was a quiet, but personable employee
Nevada Highway Patrol said the driver of the AMR ambulance lost control while driving on a slick ramp
Steven Terry was a firefighter-paramedic for almost 25 years, as well as a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard
Officials said EMT Krista McDonald was pronounced dead on the scene and another EMT was transported to the hospital in serious condition
The string of nearly 30 vehicles lined up to honor 24-year-old EMT Marina DeSteno Challeen
Officials said the driver of the ambulance, paramedic Susanna Kelly, was also injured but is expected to survive her injuries
Clayton Ogden was the department’s most senior firefighter, as well as a recipient of the “Firefighter of the Year” award in 2014
Frank Echevarria, 52, worked for Cumberland County EMS and spent 30 years as both a firefighter and paramedic
An EMT, mechanic and critical care technician were killed
The Fire Explorers raised $1,760 for the families of Lahiri Garcia and Paul Besaw
A medical center held a ceremony for paramedics Paul Besaw and Lahiri Garcia
Paramedics Paul Besaw and Lahiri Garcia were killed in an ambulance rollover crash
EMS providers from around the county and state are expected to attend the celebration of life service
Remembering and honoring two AMR paramedics killed in an ambulance collision for their devotion to family, dedication to community and compassion for others
A car pulled in front of the AMR ambulance; the crash is under investigation
The painting honors Yadira Arroyo who was killed in the line of duty in March
#PartnerProject encourages paramedics to take pictures with their partners to support fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s partner
Efraim Gadassi z “l, a father of three, was an EMT in the Ambucycle Unit and an active volunteer
James “Dewon” Wells, 52, was found at home by his wife; he was unresponsive and not breathing
The legislation gained traction after FDNY firefighter William Tolley was posthumously promoted
Along with the donation, Yadira Arroyo’s five sons were given a portrait of their mother
Officer Daniel McDade was presented a plaque for his efforts in capturing Jose Gonzales
Jose Gonzalez, 25, pleaded not guilty in the March 16 death of Yadira Arroyo
Actors, actresses and Broadway stars are using their celebrity power to keep Yadira Arroyo’s memory alive
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
North Central EMS announced the death of Ralph Eaton on Facebook
Responders from around the city Saturday joined thousands of bystanders lining the streets to honor Yadira Arroyo
Yadira Arroyo was run over after a man hijacked her ambulance last week
Yadira Arroyo, 44, was on a medical call when she was fatally run over by a stolen ambulance
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