Blogs
Larry Peasley, Chief - Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District
Larry Peasley Chief Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District Maroa, IL On Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, a structure fire was reported to the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department. The Maroa Countryside Fire...
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Matthias Wirtz, Firefighter - North Haven Fire Department
Matthias Wirtz Firefighter North Haven Fire Department North Haven, CT On Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, Firefighter Matthias Wirtz responded to a reported structure fire at a home on Quinnipiac AVE. While ...
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Brian Rehnberg, Firefighter-EMT - LODD
Brian Rehnberg Firefighter/EMT North Park Fire Protection District Machesney Park, IL On Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, Firefighter/EMT Brian Rehnberg responded to an activated alarm with carbon monoxide pre...
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BR firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty
Walker L. Hill Captain Baton Rouge Fire Department Baton Rouge, LA On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, while on-duty, Captain Walker L. Hill suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately treated and then ...
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Volunteer firefighter died during rescue
Bruce Lang Training Officer Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department Pine Haven, WY On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, after being paged to respond, Training Officer Bruce Lang arrived in his privately owned ve...
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FIREFIGHTER LODD LAWSUIT
As the year of 2022 has gone on, we have seen more LODD related lawsuits from families against Fire Chiefs, fire departments and property owners. The most recent one is shared with us by Fire Chief/A...
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T’was the night before Christmas and all through station
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through station All was quiet except for our snoring dalmatian. Our boots had been placed by the bunk sides with care In hopes that the shift change would f...
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William P. Moon, II Firefighter - Fire Department of New York - LODD
William P. Moon, II Firefighter Fire Department of New YorkBrooklyn, NY On Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, Firefighter William P. Moon, II was preparing for a drill inside the firehouse, when he fell approxim...
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Troy M. Dettinger, Chief - Union Fire and Hose Company #1 of Dover, PA - LODD
Troy M. Dettinger Chief Union Fire and Hose Company #1 of Dover, PADover, PA On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at approximately 1:23 a.m. Chief Troy M. Dettinger responded to an EMS call at a residence. A...
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CHARLES D. SWANK, Firefighter-Paramedic, Washington Township Fire Department - LODD
Charles D. Swank Firefighter/Paramedic Washington Township Fire DepartmentDublin, OH On Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, while attending fire department mandated training in Pensacola, Florida, Firefighter/Pa...
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