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.
As we reflect on the last 12 months, we remember the sacrifice of EMS professionals who selflessly gave their lives in service of their communities
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
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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
“Our hearts hurt so bad for you and your family,” Sarah Kaderli’s employer, City Ambulance Service, said in a statement
Brian Tarabori is survived by two daughters and his wife, who also has been sick
Lt. John P. Raftery served in the department for 27 years
Allegiance Mobile Health EMT Joshua Zaborowski, 30, was killed when the ambulance he was driving overturned
Alberta Health Services paramedic Mike Hart was on duty at the Airdrie Urgent Care Centre when he went into cardiac arrest
Michael Scudder had been experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath
“Vincent Malveaux had everything we looked for in a member of the department,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Vincent Malveaux “was heroic with every job, every patient that he had,” Paramedic Christian Marte said
The death of Vincent Malveaux, who also served the department as an EMT, is under investigation
“Last act of heroism": Major Dean Douglas donated his organs, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services says
Scott Williams, 46, was found unresponsive in his bunk, the U.S. Firefighters Association said
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UT Health East Texas Paramedic David Eads, 42, died when the ambulance struck a truck that was backing up across the two lanes of traffic
The surviving medic is being treated after a UT East Texas Health System ambulance crashed into an 18-wheeler
Captain Merrill Bone had served the Salt Lake City Fire Department, the United Fire Authority and the Utah Task Force 1 team
Marshall Grant Brookfield was hospitalized for more than two weeks in the ICU before he died
Paramedic William J. “Bill” Sekora worked for Jeannette EMS for 31 years and previously served as a volunteer firefighter
Mark Gillam died on National Fallen Firefighters Day after a long battle with COVID-19
Firefighter-EMT Michael Pickering had been with the department since 2003
Cumberland Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Kelly Frye died after a month-long battle with the virus
Joseph (Joey) Zask was found unresponsive while working for Stony Point Ambulance Corps, where he also volunteered
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Palato died earlier this month after a battle with occupational cancer
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