I have been remiss in not including the NIOSH reports on the LODD’s that occurred on February 29. These firefighters and their families deserve to have their cases reviewed more often than every 4 years! Every Leap Year, I will use February 29 for something other than NIOSH reports.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. – Unknown

LODD’s:

F2019-05

Feb 28, 2018

30-year-old lieutenant dies in sleep following department training – Vermont.

F2012-07

Feb 29, 2012

Career fire captain dies when struck by a pickup truck while working at the scene of two traffic incidents – California.

F2008-06

Feb 29, 2008

Volunteer fire fighter and trapped resident die and a volunteer lieutenant is injured following a duplex fire – Pennsylvania.