Tag Archives: In the Line of Duty

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Asst. Chief Harold Hollingsworth, 47, of the Fort Osage Fire Protection District (Missouri) died in a single vehicle accident while responding to a reported structure fire late Sunday night. This is the first LODD for Fort Osage Fire Protection District.

John Janos, a longtime city firefighter and paramedic, was mourned Saturday by those he served with for nearly 25 years before passing away Friday night while on-duty at the Hawley Street fire station. He was 57.

Last night, March 5th, a semi-tractor trailer lost control and drove through an accident scene on I-39 near mile marker 6 in Hudson, IL. The semi collided with three emergency vehicles and struck/injured 6 Hudson Firefighters. One of those members succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

On Sunday, Fire Chief Scott Morrison died in the Line of Duty. He was 44 years old. Below is a Press Release from the Knotts Island FD including the funeral arrangements for Morrison.

My friend and Brother, Fire Chief Scott Morrison, died in the line of duty today. Morrison was the Fire Chief of the Knotts Island Volunteer Fire Department.

Below are just some of the videos that were recommended by the FB Brothers. I will add that this article was a quick idea I had after all of the great examples shared...and then I sat down and watched all of the videos, one by one. I was holding it together until the Pipes started playing on the Kyle Wilson Tribute video...then I lost it.

A Chicago Firefighter has died in the line of duty today after sustaining injuries in a South Side firefighter. The firefighter, not identified yet, was injured with another firefighter after a MAYDAY was called at the fire. The death was announced on the Chicago FD Twitter page

Wednesday, Willie, Andrew, Mike, and I are heading out for FDIC. Look for a maroon mini-van with license plates "FLEITZ" on it travelling West. The one time family mini-van, grocery getter, and all around Griswaldish hoopty has been recommissioned as the touring van for Willie and I. Beyond that, I occasionally find myself driving it over my truck to and from work.

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