November 2008 LODDs

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From the secret list:

RHODE ISLAND LODD: A Firefighter in Bristol (R.I.) died in the Line of Duty early Monday. Volunteer FF Wayne Brown called for EMS for himself while getting ready to respond to a call. FF Brown, 63, was found near his door with his gear on. The cause of his death was not immediately known. FF Brown was a longtime volunteer at the Hydraulion fire station as a member of the fire police. FF Brown was responding to a fire call for a car fire....a body was found in the car...the fire is under investigation. Our condolences to all affected.

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I got this one from the secret list. I am assuming this member is a Junior because of his age (17). This got me to thinking of members that drive like morons to the station. Everyone needs to see stories like this to help put their chokes in a bit.

It is with deep regret that we advise you that a 17 year old
Volunteer Firefighter of the McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Company (Rockingham County, Virginia) was killed in the Line of Duty this morning. Around 0300, Firefighter Roy Smith was responding in his personal vehicle to a structure fire and was involved in a single vehicle crash. Initial reports are that his vehicle left the road, struck a utility pole and he was ejected, He was a Junior at Spotswood High School.

Here is a link to the fire company website: www.mvfd80.org/

Our condolences to all affected, especially the family of FF Smith and the members of Company 80, McGaheysville VFC.

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From the secret list:

It is with deep regret that we advise you of a Line of Duty Death this afternoon in Prince William County, VA. A Firefighter with the Dale City VFD was doing maze training and was found unresponsive at the training center. CPR was performed and she was pronounced LODD at Prince William Hospital. Indications are that this LODD was the result of a medical emergency. Details to follow.

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From Firehouse.com:

FDNY Firefighter Collapses, Dies During Training

A New York City firefighter that collapsed during a training exercise on Monday has died.

Jamel M. Sears, 33, collapsed at the department's training academy during an evolution at 11:30 a.m., according to an FDNY statement. Firefighters on the scene attempted to revive Sears, and he was transported to the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, where he died Tuesday.

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From Firehouse.com:

Detroit Firefighter Killed In Vacant House Fire

A Detroit firefighter was killed when the roof of an abandoned house collapsed on him Saturday morning.

The fire started around 5 a.m. in the vacant houseon Kirby Street, in the area of Van Dyke and Warren on Detroit's east side.

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From Firehouse.com:

North Carolina Firefighter Dies Following Shift

A Goldsboro City, N.C. firefighter and EMS team member died on Friday, Nov. 14 at her home following a shift after suffering an apparent heart attack, according to the USFA.

Carol "Irene" Taylor, 41, responded to an electrical fire call early the morning and returned to the fire station at approximately 8 a.m. Following her shift she returned home and was found deceased later that night.

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From Firehouse.com:

Veteran Maine Firefighter Collapses, Dies

Central Maine firefighters lost one of their own Monday when Hartland firefighter Michael Snowman, 49, collapsed at the scene of a house fire on Route 69 in Detroit and later died.

Snowman, who often provided traffic control at Pittsfield area fires because he worked in Pittsfield, was rushed to Sebasticook Valley Hospital and airlifted to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he died shortly before noon.

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From the secret list:

FDNY FIRE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY (FirefighterCloseCalls.com - The Secret List)

It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of FDNY Lieutenant Robert J. Ryan, age 46, from Engine 156 on Staten Island. Lt. Ryan was operating at a fire in a 2 story single dwelling at Van Buren St. and York Avenue when, according to initial reports, there was a collapse.

Reports are that a portion of the ceiling fell on him, knocking his helmet off and possibly causing problems with his SCBA as well. Lt. Ryan's engine company was first due on this run.
Lt. Ryan had recently returned to work after recovering from a serious burn injury...he had been with the FDNY for 17 years. Lt. Ryan is survived by his wife and four children.

As always, our sincere condolences to affected. Additional details to follow.

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ALASKA CANCER LODD-Chief Phil Rounds - The Secret List from FireFighterCloseCalls.com

We regret to inform you about the passing of nationally known Fire Instructor and highly respected and loved Battalion Fire Chief Philip E. Rounds, E.F.O. of the University of Alaska FD. Chief Rounds, 55, died last week from job related cancer complications...he bravely worked full-time until a week before his untimely death. Phil was extremely dedicated to the issues of firefighter training, safety, health and survival and had a special interest in airport rescue fire operations. Chief Rounds was one of the great ones, the type of firefighter firefighters listened to, laughed with, enjoyed and emulated as they started and grew their own fire service careers. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chief Phil Rounds.
Here are more details:
newsminer.com/news/2008/nov/25/uaf-fire-department-battalion-chief-phil-rounds-di/