In recognizing the sacrifice of fallen EMS professionals and volunteers, this section will serve as a constant memorial to those who have given their lives protecting and ensuring the safety of the communities they serve. The significance of their contributions cannot be minimized, and while they will be dearly missed, their legacy lives on in the spirit of those who continue to serve.
Line-Of-Duty Deaths
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Maine fire captain identified in fatal propane explosion
Michael Bell – [Farmington, Maine]
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EMT killed, 7 injured in Mont. demolition derby crash
DaryLynne Day – [Deer Lodge, Montana]
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2 W. Va. paramedics die in ambulance crash
Brittany Young, Ronald Dick II – [West Virginia]
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SC firefighter-EMT dies after medical emergency on duty
Coleman Loadholt – [Ridgeland, South Carolina]
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Alabama FD IDs FF-medic killed in training exercise
Jared Wayne Echols – [Springville, Alabama]
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Mo. firefighter-paramedic dies after medical emergency
Christopher Moore – [Maryland Heights,, Missouri]
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Ret. Conn. firefighter-medic dies from line-of-duty injuries
James “Woody” Woodman – [Colorado Springs, Colorado]
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LODD: Veteran Pa. EMT suffers medical emergency on shift
Robert Kohler – [Manchester, Pennsylvania]
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LODD: Texas EMT killed, another hurt after driver strikes ambulance
Felipe Huerte Jr. – [Edinburg, Texas]
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LODD: Paramedic, patient die in Tenn. ambulance crash
Zachary Pruitt – [Nashville, Tennessee]
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LODD: Ohio flight paramedic found dead at base
Mark Potter – [Pomeroy, Ohio]
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LODD: Minn. paramedic dies from complications of on-duty stroke
Nicole Van Heel – [St. Cloud, Minnesota]
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Officials identify Chicago gunman who killed 3, including police officer
Samuel Jimenez – [Chicago, Illinois]
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LODD: Ohio paramedic dies in ambulance crash
Jennifer Cross – [Jackson, Ohio]
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LODD: Respected Pa. EMS chief dies while working charity event
Robert Reeder – [Delaware County, Pennsylvania]
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LODD: Fla. firefighter-paramedic dies while clearing hurricane debris
Brad Price – [Port St. Joe, Florida]