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.
We struggle through the stages of grief in a heightened manner because we are supposed to be the heroes, not the fallen
Preparing your agency for a line of duty death begins with acknowledging “It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when”
A medical transport plane crashed in rugged terrain near Ruidoso, starting a wildfire that quickly spread in dry, windy conditions
The National EMS Memorial Service will bring together families, colleagues and supporters to honor EMS and air medical professionals who died in the line of duty
A Ford County firefighter/paramedic died, leaving behind more than seven years of service
EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station
Broward Sheriff’s Office Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Lepselter worked in multiple specialized divisions
Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves
The endowment will help cover costs so families of fallen EMS professionals can take part in the National EMS Memorial Service during the Weekend of Honor
A GOP-backed bill would expand the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act to cover EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and other licensed EMS professionals
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
Trooper/medic Hunter Bennett, 28, and Pilot Robert Skankey, 61, were killed while supporting ground units during an active shooter incident
A Ranger helicopter crew was responding to assist Flagstaff PD and other law enforcement agencies when it crashed, killing the pilot and the trooper/paramedic inside
Brittany Hathaway, a firefighter/EMT with Cliff Gila Fire Department, Gila Regional EMS and Central Dispatch, collapsed while responding to a medical call
A Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedic tried an emergency landing after the pilot suffered a medical emergency midflight, a preliminary NTSB report says
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Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
Remembering the service and sacrifice of those we lost this year
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is mourning the loss Lt. Sarah McCarthy, a 23-year veteran, STARS team member and Honor Guard participant
Gaston County EMS Paramedic Mary Jolly was fatally struck after she stopped to assist at a five-vehicle crash
Flight Nurse/Paramedic Allan Williams was killed, while Paramedic Andrew Sikes and the pilot remain hospitalized
The Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter with a crew of three crashed in Wilson County
A preliminary report says the Airbus H130 lost power moments after takeoff from UC Davis Medical Center, prompting a mayday before crashing onto Hwy 50
Paramedic Abdur Rahman joined FDNY in 2002, served at EMS Stations 8, 16 and 13 before being promoted to paramedic in 2021, and was assigned to the Training Academy
Washington County–Johnson City EMS mourns loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after training accident
Community members and first responders lined the route as Smith’s body was flown to Red Bluff and continued by ground procession after she died from injuries in the Highway 50 medevac crash
Susan “Suzie” Smith served more than 50 years as a nurse and was hailed for her impact on EMS care and education
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station
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