LODD
Remembering the service and the selflessness of those lost this year
The stabbing death of Capt. Alison Russo-Elling brings up new fears for providers in the field and raises old questions regarding personal safety
As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
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
Paramedic William J. “Bill” Sekora worked for Jeannette EMS for 31 years and previously served as a volunteer firefighter
Firefighter-EMT Michael Pickering had been with the department since 2003
Joseph (Joey) Zask was found unresponsive while working for Stony Point Ambulance Corps, where he also volunteered
Anthony Palato, described as having a “true servant’s heart,” was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2017
John Thomas Ring, 35, was known as “Ringo” to his Wilkes County EMS family
EMT Logan Wade, 32, was driving supplies to Louisiana after Hurricane Ida when he and a partner stopped to render aid at an MVC
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
Paramedic Troy Boettcher was killed when a dump truck t-boned the rig he was riding in while transporting a patient
Mille Lacs County Paramedic Toby Rowan had just finished responding to a medical call when he collapsed
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
While many events have moved to the virtual realm, COVID-19 has not stopped EMS from commemorating 9/11
Non-punitive near-miss reporting can prevent serious injury or line-of-duty deaths by relying on the group’s collective experience
The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter
Fire and EMS leaders reflect on the grim milestone, as 29 fire service and 21 EMS members have died from the virus
Siarnicki: “Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics continue to answer the call as they do whenever there is a crisis”
The large procession of fire and EMS vehicles is expected to leave the Denver International Airport around 7:30 or 8 p.m.
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
Remembering our brother and sister EMTs and paramedics who died from COVID-19
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders
Roadway LODDs are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
Their dedication to protecting their communities will never be forgotten
North Memorial Air Care helicopter crash at Minn. regional airport kills pilot and nurse, injures third crew member
Dr. Michael Guttenberg and William Ryan passed away from 9/11-related illnesses
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
A procession was held overnight in Milwaukee as the firefighter’s body was brought to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
After witnessing a crash, Wes Weysham was providing medical care, when another vehicle came upon the scene and crashed into it
