December 2008 LODDs

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WISCONSIN FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY AT TRAINING
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We regret to advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Lt. Rick Borkin of the Thiensville (WI) FD. The students had just completed live fire training (exterior natural gas props) and were in the process of picking up hose and heading back inside. Lt. Borkin apparently started to not feel well and walked over to a department vehicle to sit down and take his gear off. When other FF's came around the corner of the tower, they found him crumpled on the ground pulseless and not breathing. CPR was started immediately, an ALS unit was only minutes away and they worked him for an extended amount of time...but sadly he passed away in the Line of Duty at the training grounds. Lt. Borkin was 16 year member of the Thiensville Fire Department (WI), a volunteer department, and he was attending a State Certified Firefighter 2 Class at Milwaukee Area Technical College South Campus.

This is the 107th LODD for 2008. As always, our most sincere condolences to the members of the TFD but especially the family and friends of Lt. Borkin.

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MONTANA FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-REMEMBER FDNY 3 LODD's THIS DATE in 1998.
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A Firefighter was killed yesterday when a semi crashed into his vehicle while he was managing/warning traffic for a separate wreck on I-90. Firefighter Jerry Parrick, 59, from Haugan was a member of the West End Volunteer Fire & Rescue in Mineral County. FF Parrick was in his Dodge pickup in the outside westbound lane of I-90 with his emergency lights on, directing/warning traffic around the corner from the first crash. An approaching FedEx semi with two trailers tried to slow and move but couldn't because of other traffic in the vicinity...while trying to brake, the truck slid and jackknifed on the slippery snow-covered road, and both trailers collided with Firefighter Parrick's pickup, partially ejecting him from the vehicle. FF Parrick, who was not wearing a seat belt while this vehicle was stationary, was pronounced dead at the scene. As always our most sincere condolences to the members of West End Fire & Rescue but especially the family and friends of Firefighter Parrick.

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DELAWARE CITY (DE) FIRE COMPANY MEMBER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
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It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Delaware City Fire Company
www.dcfc15.com (DE) Member Michelle Smith, age 29. As you know, Smith was operating at the scene of a motorcycle crash Saturday evening when she was struck and critically injured. Her injuries were too severe and she has now tragically died in the Line of Duty.

The Delaware City Fire Company was providing ambulance coverage for the Wilmington Manor Fire Company that evening. Upon arrival at the crash, and initial assessment of the patient, FD Ambulance Driver Michelle Smith, 29, was assisting the EMT on scene with patient care. A County Police Officer stopped to assist with traffic control, as rescue and fire police units from Wilmington Manor began to arrive. A vehicle that attempted to avoid the incident scene struck the County Police vehicle and then swerved around the Delaware City BLS unit, striking Ms. Smith. The driver of the vehicle then fled the scene. Ms. Smith was treated on scene by New Castle County Paramedics and EMT's from Wilmington Manor and Goodwill Fire Companies. She was transported with extensive traumatic injuries and has now succumbed to those injuries. Police are narrowing in on the suspects in this hit and run...and now, potential murder.

Our most sincere condolences to the members of the Delaware City Fire Company but especially the young Daughter, her family and friends of Michelle Smith. Here is their home page: www.dcfc15.com
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

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SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY FOLLOWING A RESPONSE
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A Blenheim, Marlboro County (SC) Firefighter died in the Line of Duty this morning following his response to a vehicle crash. The 50 year old FF returned home after the run early this morning when he complained of chest pains. EMS was called to his home and he was transported. While undergoing evaluation at the hospital he coded and efforts to save his life were unsuccessful. More details will be posted later at www.SConFire.com As always, our sincere condolences.

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NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY FOLLOWING A RUN
Lifelong Princeton Junction resident and Volunteer Firefighter with 37 years as a FF died in the line of Duty Saturday afternoon after returning from a routine call. FF Dennis McClenahan, 54, passed away from a heart attack at home only a few hours after responding to a minor alarm at Nassau Park Pavilion mall.
"We came back, everyone went home and a few hours later he collapsed," said Fire Chief Dennis Huber.
Although FF McClenahan had suffered a minor heart attack more than 10 years ago, Huber stressed that McClenahan did not appear to have health problems recently. "He was cleared of that and he's been fine since". FF McClenahan's devotion infected not only his colleagues, but his immediate family. His wife Cathy is a member of the Princeton Junction Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, and daughters Sandy and Cindy followed in their father's footsteps when they joined the company as associate and active members, respectively. Funeral arrangements will be held at 1100 hours Dec. 31 at the Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company: www.pjfd.com/ As always, our sincere condolences to all affected.

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From the secret list. Hopefully he last one this year.

NEW YORK FIREFIGHTER HAS HEART ATTACK AT SCENE-LODD

It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of East Pembroke (Genesee County NY) Firefighter Norm Koch. Norm was the Past Chief of the Corfu Fire District and currently a Commissioner of the East Pembroke Fire District and their Fire Police Captain. Norm passed away yesterday afternoon while assisting at the scene of crash. Captain Koch suffered an apparent heart attack and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced. Firefighter Koch had over 50 years in the Fire Service with Corfu and East Pembroke FD's.

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According to the secret list, the United States had 113 LODDs for the year 2008.

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Last one for 2008. Missed this one earlier. From the secret list:

We regret to advise you that a Firefighter with Walker County (Georgia) Emergency Services has been killed in the Line of Duty. Last evening around 2330 hours, FF Jarrett Little lost his life in an apparatus crash while responding to a reported structure fire with his crew of 3. The apparatus overturned while responding. FF Little was 24 yrs old and was a career firefighter in Walker County and began his career and was currently still an active volunteer in Fort Oglethorpe. 2 other Firefighters are in the hospital. Additional details to follow.
As always our sincere condolences to all affected.

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Another one just in from the secret list that is officially a 2008 LODD.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY TAKES THE LIFE OF A MISSISSIPPI FIREFIGHTER WHILE OPERATING AT A HOUSE FIRE The Secret List - www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

We regret to advise you that Captain Richard Lee Montgomery of the Pisgah VFD and also member of the Hobo VFD died in the Line of Duty on New Year's Eve while fighting a house fire in Marietta, Mississippi.
Captain Montgomery lost his life on Wednesday at a structural fire just north of Marietta in southwest Prentiss County. After exiting the burning home, Captain Montgomery collapsed and died from a possible heart attack. Captain Montgomery's Line of Duty death makes the 2008 LODD # at 114.