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.
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
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
While exposed to the same on-the-job dangers as their male colleagues, female firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have different levels of risks
Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, were directing traffic at a crash scene when they were struck
First responders saluted and escorted Gregory Wentzel during his funeral procession
Michael Norton, 38, was found at home in medical distress after working a structure fire
Volunteer firefighter-EMT Ron Savage, 63, suffered a cardiac event while training Saturday
Ron Savage, 63, was well-known throughout his community as a firefighter-EMT and news anchor and reporter
Michael Collums, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene; his colleague on board was transported to the hospital with serious injuries
Timothy McCormick and Cody Medley were killed when a distracted driver struck their ambulance
Firefighter John “Skillet” Ulmschneider was fatally shot while responding to a medical call last year
Charles McMahan, 39, with Tri-State Ambulance, was killed in the crash; patient Dennis Calvert, 64, was also killed
Charles “Doug” Archer, 49, had responded to a residential fire and an aid call before succumbing in his sleep
A GoFundMe campaign for Jermaine Frye and his family has raised over $20,000
Jermaine Frye, 31, went into cardiac arrest on Oct. 29 after being released from the hospital
Colleagues found Sean McMullin, 46, unresponsive on Sept. 24; he worked 14 years with the department
About 25 EMS professionals participated in the three-day, 150-mile bicycle ride that began Sept. 10 at the Flight 93 Memorial
The LifeStar ambulance was struck in an intersection after an SUV failed to stop
Funeral services for the 27-year veteran will take place Wednesday
Douglas A. Clement died after participating in a vehicle extrication training exercise
Paramedic Jonathan Noce died during the night after running three calls earlier in the shift
A flag flown over the U.S. Capitol will be provided to families of EMS personnel and first responders who die in the line of duty
Special events open to the public include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
1 dead and 3 seriously injured in service vehicle collision
The Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program has left some first responders or their families waiting for years to get payments
Mort Schmerling responded to and collapsed during an April 13 call
An EMT who was also on board suffered a broken leg and concussion; police are investigating the crash
Gina Miller co-wrote a tribute single, Tree of Life, to acknowledge the unsung heroes of EMS who died in the line of duty
The bill will give 100 percent of the monthly salary earned by deceased first responders to spouses for their lifetime
Is it occupational discrimination to exclude private EMS providers from LODD benefits?
All local government EMS providers and volunteers killed after Nov. 1, 2015 are eligible for the benefits
The bill would provide $80,000 for the families of EMS providers who were killed in the line of duty
