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Post by hp4l on Aug 4, 2008 12:41:33 GMT -5
From the secret list:
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Tiverton (Rhode
Island) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty while attempting a water rescue in a pond. The Firefighter was one of the divers out searching the waters of the pond looking for a man that went missing, when he lost his own life in the search and rescue attempt. The FF's responded around 1900 hours last night (Sunday) to a report that a man had fallen into the water. Details to follow.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 4, 2008 12:42:39 GMT -5
From the secret list:
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our friend &
Firefighting Brother, Larry Davis. Larry, a veteran Firefighter,
noted fire service author, speaker, instructor and just plain nice
guy, passed away yesterday (Sunday) at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, after a 7-month battle with lung cancer at the age of 63. Larry leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann, a daughter Kayce, a stepson Christopher, and a brother Mark. Larry’s 40-plus years of dedication to the fire service left its very positive mark on so many in North America. While his focus was often directed towards small-town USA and rural fire departments his passion for teaching and writing covered many aspects of fire and emergency services.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 7, 2008 5:53:36 GMT -5
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VA BEACH CANCER LODD: It is with deep regret that we advise you of the passing of Master Firefighter William D. (Duke) Lee Jr., an 18 year veteran of The Virginia Beach Fire Department in Virginia BeachVA. His death August 5, 2008 is considered a Line of Duty. He died after a short and courageous battle with job related cancer which began in December 2007. Funeral arrangements are being planned.
Our sincere condolences.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 8, 2008 10:28:33 GMT -5
This is a big one. From Firehouse.com with more sure to follow:
8 Firefighters, Pilot Dead Following California Fire Helicopter Crash
Nine people are dead in the crash of a helicopter carrying firefighters, FAA officials reported this afternoon.
Four other people on board the Sikorsky S-61 military-style helicopter suffered burns in the crash, which was near the north end of the Buckhorn Fire, about 15 miles northwest of Junction City in Trinity County.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 10, 2008 12:58:38 GMT -5
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PA. FIRE INSTRUCTOR LODD:
It is with deep regret that we advise you that PA. Fire Instructor
Sean Whiten, 47 of Stockdale (PA) a former Chief and Captain of the Roscoe VFC died in the Line of Duty yesterday during a training burn. F.I. Whiten was operating at the Westmoreland County (Western PA) Fire Training Academy (South Huntingdon) and had lead several training burns when he decided to go to rehab. While at rehab, his vitals were determined to be good, he sat in front of cooling fan, felt better and went to an area to relax. Following that, he was found down, suffering from a medical emergency...personnel worked on him, an AED was used and he was transported to the hospital where he passed away. Chief Whiten leaves behind a wife and a 17 year old son.
Our sincere condolences to all affected and especially the Whiten family and friends.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 11, 2008 11:53:10 GMT -5
This is a big one. From Firehouse.com with more sure to follow: 8 Firefighters, Pilot Dead Following California Fire Helicopter Crash Nine people are dead in the crash of a helicopter carrying firefighters, FAA officials reported this afternoon. Four other people on board the Sikorsky S-61 military-style helicopter suffered burns in the crash, which was near the north end of the Buckhorn Fire, about 15 miles northwest of Junction City in Trinity County. There's an article on Firehouse.com about this incident. Here's a list of those that gave their lives and those that were injured. KILLED IN THE CRASH GRAYBACK FORESTRY EMPLOYEES Shawn Blazer, 30 Medford, Ore. Scott Charleson, 25 Phoenix, Ore. Matthew Hammer, 23 Grants Pass, Ore. Edrik Gomez, 19 Ashland, Ore. Steven Renno, 21 Cave Junction, Ore. Bryan Rich, 29 Medford, Ore. David Steele, 19 Ashland, Ore. CARSON HELICOPTERS EMPLOYEE Roark Schwanenberg, 54 Lostine, Ore. FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEE Jim Rammage, 63 Shasta INJURED IN THE CRASH GRAYBACK FORESTRY EMPLOYEES Jonathan Frohreich, 18 Medford, Ore. Good condition at UC Davis Medical Center Richard Schroeder, 42 White City, Ore. Fair condition at Mercy Medical Center in Redding Michael Brown, 20 Gold Hill, Ore. Good condition at UC Davis Medical Center CARSON HELICOPTERS EMPLOYEE Bill Coultas, 44 Cave Junction, Ore. Critical condition at UC Davis Medical Center |
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Post by hp4l on Aug 15, 2008 19:58:00 GMT -5
From the secret list:
It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Tony McGough, 45, of the Amity Fire Department in Clark County, Arkansas. FF McGough was killed yesterday while responding to a medical emergency in his P.O.V. As always, our sincere condolences.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 18, 2008 13:18:36 GMT -5
Got this from papacheese. Check out the date for this one.
From the Secret List:
We have been advised from the City of Knoxville Fire Department that Captain John O. “Slim” Pickens passed away at about 2245 hours Friday night. His lungs had been injured in the line-of-duty at a major fire involving automotive tires on 02 July 1996. The exposure caused pulmonary fibrosis: scar tissue buildup in the lungs leading to his long term suffering and his subsequent and very tragic Line of Duty Death.
Why take the chance? When in doubt, put on your SCBA.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 21, 2008 14:10:33 GMT -5
From Firehouse.com:
The USFA has reported the death of Scappoose, Ore. Firefighter Robert A. Hales.
Hales, 40, returned home on Aug. 17 from working a 12-hour shift on three outdoor fires caused by lightning. Within a couple hours he left his residence again with his 14-year-old daughter in his own vehicle.
A short distance from the home, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed after Hales suffered a cardiac arrest, according to the autopsy report.
Hale's daughter ran home a half mile to call 911, however, her father did not recover and passed away.
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Post by hp4l on Aug 23, 2008 5:57:00 GMT -5
From Firehouse.com:
North Carolina Division of Forest Resource workers are mourning the loss of one of their own today after Curtis Jessen fell off Big Bradley Falls on Thursday and died.
Jessen, 32, was the division's assistant district forester in Asheville
He suffered critical injuries after falling at least 50 feet from the Big Bradley falls near Saluda at about 10:30 a.m., Thursday. The falls are about 65 feet tall. Medical personnel pronounced Jessen dead a short time later.
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