Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Remembering the service and the selflessness of those lost this year
Mental health experts are issuing advice to coworkers and family members about the warning signs of someone struggling with the deaths
The stabbing death of Capt. Alison Russo-Elling brings up new fears for providers in the field and raises old questions regarding personal safety
The three people on board — a pilot, a flight paramedic and a flight nurse — are all presumed dead
Some of her family members wept and some walked away during the playing of a cellphone video that showed the aftermath of the 2017 incident
Acadian’s John Mitchell Crow suffered fatal injuries even though he was wearing a seat belt; a paramedic and their patient were injured
Jeffrey DiDomenico served with the department for nearly 18 years
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
Yankton County EMS admin Steve Hawkins died after a five-year cancer battle; his wife, Wendy, also died the same day after a recent cancer diagnosis
Lisa Sillins, 55, was crossing the street to the employee parking lot when she was struck by a driver reportedly under the influence
Bruce Lang, a 30-year EMT and fire training officer, died after the vehicle he was driving broke through the ice during the rescue attempt
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County EMT Tyeler Harris died from fatal injuries after being hit by a tractor trailer while assisting patients at a crash scene
Michael Lynch had served as Boothwyn EMS chief since 2014
Another Carbon County EMT was injured Wednesday on scene, and the firefighter had been trying to help rescue a man who fell through ice
Union Fire and Hose Company #1 Chief Troy M. Dettinger served for 29 years and was described as dedicated and passionate
The aircraft with three people aboard went missing Thursday night off the coast of Maui
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of Charles D. Swank, an Army veteran who had five children
But House and Senate members may work together to alter the legislation prompted by a Cleveland firefighter’s death
The survivors have claims worth more than $10 million, attorneys for the families said
The report, compiled by the fire department’s internal Board of Inquiry, addresses the Jan. 24 rowhouse fire in which three city firefighters were killed
Penn Hills Paramedic Joshua Smith said Nicholas Theofilis would go on ride-alongs as a teen and shadow medical personnel
James “Jimmy” Scanlon, 38, felt unwell while driving and later died from a heart attack
House Bill 5785 would ensure a line of funding is available without disruption
Juan Wilson was an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, according to Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734
“Rest easy chief,” Wayne Township Fire & Rescue posted about Mark Miller. “Thank you for all of your dedication and years of service.”
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
A bystander saw the Pilcher’s ambulance and got the EMS providers out, but paramedic and retired firefighter Don Parrish did not survive
Dozens of EMS providers watched from a courtroom gallery as Peter Zisopoulos entered his plea in a video feed from a Bellevue Hospital bed
Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said Russo “mentored many new EMTs and paramedics, cared deeply for the communities she served, and set an incredible example”
“It’s hard to imagine the squad without her,” said Huntington Community First Aid Squad Chief David Kaufman
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
“She knew how to do her job, and she knew how to do your job too,” said Michael Greco, now vice president of EMS Local 2507
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
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