Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that EMS providers are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
Even as time and distance separate us from 9/11 and memories begin to fade, the NFFF remains committed to Never Forget fallen firefighters and their families
“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
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling joined the department as an EMT in 1998 and was promoted to paramedic in 2002 before becoming a lieutenant in 2016
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling served New York for 25 years and responded to the 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling (61) was stabbed multiple times, according to police
Johnathian Myers was recognized for “distinguished acts of honor and heroism, performed with courage, and without hesitation or regard to their own personal safety”
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
“His loss will be felt by many, especially those patients and the community he served,” Cottage Hose Ambulance & Rescue wrote about Edward (Ned) J. Hayes
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
West End Ambulance Paramedic Janice Keen-Livingston was assisting at a crash scene when she was struck by a truck in 2015
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
FDNY EMS Lt. Dwight Scott and EMTs Christopher Juanilla and Tiffany Robledo received the honor
The families of the victims have received death certificates, but they also need autopsy reports or toxicology tests to get benefits
National EMS Memorial Foundation and National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
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First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy “Drew” Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
Andrew Barr, 28, was a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department and an officer with with Cayce Public Safety
Hope Fire Company Chief Isaac “Dave” Hassen Sr. previously worked as a medic and as a police officer
Police continue to investigate and have identified a person of interest
Edward Long was a 27-year veteran of the Portsmouth Fire Department and is survived by his wife and three children
Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Firefighter David McDonald Jr. was a 15-year fire service veteran
Paramedic David Mimms was treating a patient when Dontorrius Belser sped through a red light, causing the fatal collision
Investigators finished the on-scene work last week and the structures that burned in the fire that killed three were demolished
A memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo will be held Wednesday at the Baltimore Convention Center
Vidal “Max” Fortuna was a 20-year veteran of the Stockton Fire Department
The death of Bobby Jones, a veteran fire service member, is the first line of duty loss for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Department
Kelsey Sadler was acting in the lieutenant role during the fatal Stricker Street fire that killed two fellow firefighters
Robert A. “Bobby” Jones had an “unshakable sense of calm and amazing sense of humor,” said IAFF Local 5184 President Michael Karolenko
Chad Mittleider died on Dec. 2 after working a 24-hour shift, the Aberdeen Fire Department said
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