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The Texas LODD Task Force is announcing the details on the combined memorial service for the families of first responders that were killed in the tragic events that occurred in the city of West, Texas.
Read More »Continuing Coverage: The Identities of Victims in West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
The victims identities in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion are still being processed. I have still not seen any "official" word on exactly who died and what their role was at the scene. Below you will find that there are currently believed to be 9 firefighters dead after the tragedy.
Read More »Live Video Coverage of Philadelphia Fire Captain Michael Goodwin’s Funeral Starts at Noon (Currently Streaming Live). Watch it on FireCritic.com
Live video is streaming now of Philadelphia Fire Captain Michael Goodwin's Funeral. The Funeral begins at noon. Watch it on FireCritic.com
Read More »Best of the Rest – Crosstitched, Tribute Wine, Chief Takes Toys and Heads Home, RIT?, 1st Amendment, Hero Rush, and More!
Best of the Rest - Crosstitched, Chief Takes Toys and Heads Home, RIT?, 1st Amendment, Hero Rush, and More!
Read More »LODD – Fort Osage Fire Protection District (MO) Asst. Chief Harold Hollingsworth Killed in MVA Responding to Fire
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.
Read More »Line of Duty Death Funeral Arrangements for Philadelphia FD Ladder 27 Captain Michael Goodwin
Michael R. Goodwin, Sr.,Captain, Philadelphia Fire Department, Badge # 2773, passed away tragically serving the citizens of Philadelphia on April 6, 2013.
Read More »LODD – Binghamton Firefighter/Paramedic John Janos Dies on Duty
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.
Read More »LODD – Roof Collapse at Philadelphia 3 Alarm Fabric Store Fire Leaves 1 Firefighter Dead, 2nd Injured
A 3 alarm fire in a building on Fabric Row in South Philadelphia claimed the life of a Philadelphia Fire Captain and injured another firefighter. The fire broke out at South 4th and Fitzwater Streets.
Read More »LODD – Hudson,IL Firefighter Christopher R. Brown Killed after Semi Wrecks at Accident Scene on Interstate. 5 Firefighters Injured
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.
Read More »LODD – Funeral Arrangements for Knotts Island Fire Chief Scott Morrison
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.
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