December 4
NIOSH doesn’t list any LODD’s on this date but Firefighterclosecalls.com has reports of 13 firefighters dyeing in the line of duty on December 4 dating back to 1881.
NIOSH doesn’t list any LODD’s on this date but Firefighterclosecalls.com has reports of 13 firefighters dyeing in the line of duty on December 4 dating back to 1881.
The Worchester Cold Storage fire that killed 6 Worchester Firefighters occurred on this date in 1999. Having been a Captain for about 10 years, I was able to more fully appreciate the spectrum of loss and tragedy. There is a wealth of information regarding this fire available. But, in trying to remain brief, I’ve included […]
Dec 02, 2012 Volunteer fire fighter struck and killed by backing fire apparatus at rural brush and structure fire – Illinois. Dec 02, 2005 Career captain dies and the driver/operator and a fire fighter are severely injured in apparatus crash – Louisiana. Dec 02, 1998 Fire fighter has sudden cardiac death during training – Texas.
Dec 01, 2006 Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death during physical fitness training – North Carolina. Dec 01, 1997 Fire chief dies as a result of a heart attack while fighting a fire in a two-story dwelling – New York.
Another day without a NIOSH LODD report! But again, there are several reported by Firefighterclosecalls.com for this date.
Nov 29, 1988 – 6 Kansas City Firefighters are killed in a early morning explosion at a construction site. Nov 29, 2006 Deputy chief suffers sudden cardiac death after responding to two incidents- North Carolina. Nov 29, 2003 Basement fire claims the life of volunteer fire fighter – Massachusetts.
Nov 28, 2005 Career fire fighter dies after engine he was driving collides with a tractor trailer – Alabama.
NIOSH doesn’t show any LODD’s on its list of reports for November 27, but Firefighterclosecalls.com has reports of 10 dating back to 1860!
Let’s be Thankful! I am thankful for my wonderful wife, Loni! She is Love, Compassion, Caring, Kindness, Fun, Tenderness, Intelligence, Passion and Faith all rolled up in a beautiful woman! I am thankful for my wonderful, loving family! I am tankful for the experiences of a career spent helping others! I am thankful for all […]
Nov 25, 2002 Structural collapse at an auto parts store fire claims the lives of one career lieutenant and two volunteer fire fighters – Oregon. Nov 25, 2000 Residential house fire claims the life of one career fire fighter – Florida.