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Post by hp4l on Mar 5, 2009 8:42:14 GMT -5
OKLAHOMA CITY FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-AT STRUCTURE FIRE The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.comIt is with deep regret that we advise you that an Oklahoma City Firefighter suffered a heart attack and died in the Line of Duty while operating at the scene of an apartment fire this afternoon. OKC FD Corporal Christopher Allen Dill was transported to a nearby hospital in a life threatening condition where he later died. Dill joined the Oklahoma City FD on June 18, 1993 and was promoted to Corporal on June 18, 1996. The apartment fire destroyed two apartment and damaged several others...it started in a kitchen of a downstairs unit. The woman who lived in that apartment escaped safely, as did a man who lived in the apartment above hers. Our sincere condolences to all affected, especially the OKC FD and the friends and family of Fire Corporal Dill. Here is the Oklahoma City FD site: www.okc.gov/Fire/index.htmlHere is the Oklahoma City Local 157 IAFF site: local157.org/ |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 8, 2009 9:44:58 GMT -5
PA. FIRE POLICE OFFICER HAS HEART ATTACK AT COMMUNITY DETAIL-LODD The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com During a Bart Twp Fire Company community event at their firehouse, an on-duty fire policeman, John Lawrence, a member of the Bart Twp Fire Company in Lancaster County was directing traffic and fell over with a medical emergency. A CPR instructor close by started CPR immediately and crew from the fire dept. responded with an AED and initiated 1 shock which brought FPO Lawrence back and he was talking to them. John was transported by ambulance to Lancaster General Hospital ER but unfortunately later passed away. Our sincere condolences to our friends at Bart Twp Fire Company www.bart51.com/ and especially to the family and friends of FPO John Lawrence. |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 15, 2009 15:41:33 GMT -5
MISSOURI FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-HEART ATTACK AT BRUSH FIRE The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com We regret to advise you that he Odessa (Mo) Fire Department had a Firefighter Line of Duty Death earlier today. A Firefighter with their department collapsed while fighting a grass/brush fire today and did not survive. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced on completion here: www.mofirefuneral.org |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 22, 2009 21:51:55 GMT -5
Sorry this is a little late. Hectic week for me. TEXAS FIREFIGHTER DIES FOLLOWING TRAINING-IN THE LINE OF DUTY The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.comFire Engineer Greg L Cocke of the Fort Worth FD died as a result of a training incident. Details to follow. He passed away on March 14, 2009 (last Saturday) following training. As always, our condolences to all affected. |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 22, 2009 21:54:09 GMT -5
From the Secret List: NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-CARDIAC We regret to advise you that Salem VFD (Nash County, N.C.) Firefighter Greg Cooke has passed away in the Line of Duty at Wake Medical Center. Firefighter Cooke was operating at a woods fire several days ago and apparently suffered a cardiac arrest on scene. He was eventually transported by air to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh where he died in the Line of Duty, yesterday. Saturday, March 21st. As always, our sincere condolences. Here is their website: www.freewebs.com/salemvolunteer/index.htm |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 24, 2009 7:17:40 GMT -5
From the secret list:
OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTER KILLED, OTHERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:
HYDRO GRAIN ELEVATOR FIRE
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty and 5 others were hurt today at a fire at a grain elevator in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Initial reports are that the Firefighters ran out of air but that is preliminary. At least one additional Firefighter injuries are serious, but the others' injuries are not considered life-threatening.
About 1030 hours this morning, a soy bean storage bin caught fire at the grain elevator in downtown Hydro. Hydro and Weatherford Firefighters responded, and one of the Hydro firefighters died in the Line of Duty, at the scene. One of the four Firefighters with minor injuries is from Weatherford and the rest are from Hydro.
Hydro's firefighters are volunteers.....and the fire continues to burn as of 1500 hours,
Hydro and Weatherford are in far southwestern Oklahoma. Additional details will follow.
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Post by hp4l on Mar 24, 2009 11:24:10 GMT -5
From the secret list: OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTER KILLED, OTHERS INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HYDRO GRAIN ELEVATOR FIRE It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty and 5 others were hurt today at a fire at a grain elevator in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Initial reports are that the Firefighters ran out of air but that is preliminary. At least one additional Firefighter injuries are serious, but the others' injuries are not considered life-threatening. About 1030 hours this morning, a soy bean storage bin caught fire at the grain elevator in downtown Hydro. Hydro and Weatherford Firefighters responded, and one of the Hydro firefighters died in the Line of Duty, at the scene. One of the four Firefighters with minor injuries is from Weatherford and the rest are from Hydro. Hydro's firefighters are volunteers.....and the fire continues to burn as of 1500 hours, Hydro and Weatherford are in far southwestern Oklahoma. Additional details will follow. Update from the secret list: Hey.... Yesterdays fire in Hydro, Oklahoma killed their Fire Chief in the Line of Duty and injured other members. The Volunteer Fire Chief died Monday while operating at a fire inside a downtown grain bin, while other Firefighters were pulled from the fire and taken to hospitals. The Hydro FD had just 10 members-3 from the Chiefs family. Hydro Fire Chief Nolan Schmidt, a father of two and a local mechanic was one of at least 5 Firefighters who climbed into the giant bin (photos on our home page) half full of soybeans. While inside, they became trapped for a yet to be determined reason or event. Firefighters later cut through the side of the metal bin to rescue Chief Schmidt and four other Firefighters, who were overwhelmed by the thick smoke. The injured Firefighters include: · Hydro's Assistant Fire Chief Warren Schmidt, listed in serious condition at OU Medical Center. · Hydro Fire Capt. Paul Schmidt, who was listed in good condition at Integris Baptist Medical Center. · Hydro FF Allen Entz, who was listed in good condition at Weatherford Regional Hospital. · Weatherford FF Kyle Nonast, who was listed in good condition at Weatherford Regional. Firefighters in neighboring Weatherford responded to the Hydro fire about 1130 hours. Work was being done at the grain bin when a fire broke out. |
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Post by hp4l on Mar 28, 2009 8:43:04 GMT -5
Two LODDs from the secret list: ALABAMA FIRE CHIEF STRUCK AND KILLED BY MOTORIST FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com We regret to advise you that we have been advised that Double Springs Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath has been killed in the line of Duty. Around 0630 this morning Chief Gilbreath was removing a tree from County Road 25. His FD had been dispatched for trees down...and while operating, a car struck him and killed him. His full time job was with the county road department. Ours sincere condolences to all affected. FLORIDA FIRE LT DIES FOLLOWING RUN Melbourne Fire Lieutenant Robert Strang died in the Line of Duty unexpectedly last night at Fire State 74 in Melbourne. Strang is a 29 year veteran with the department. Lieutenant Strang returned from a structure fire Thursday night. About 40 minutes later, he was found unresponsive in quarters....his crew initiated resuscitation efforts and he was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center where resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. So far, no cause has been determined. The fire was at an office complex in downtown Melbourne. The department says Strang did not have any complaints prior to retiring to his quarters. Lt. Strang began his career with the Melbourne FD in February 1980. During his 29 years he was promoted through the ranks from firefighter to Lieutenant....he also spent some time working with Orange County Fire Rescue. Strang is survived by an 18-year-old son and the Lt was scheduled to retire soon. As always our sincere condolences. |
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Post by hp4l on Apr 1, 2009 8:24:01 GMT -5
Unfortunately, our brothe from Trenton did not make. Many of you will recall the story in early February of this Captain having a heart attack after making a save at a job. TRENTON, NJ FIRE CAPTAIN MANNY RIVERA SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES-LINE OF DUTY DEATH The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com It is with deep regret that we advise you that Trenton Fire Captain Manny Rivera, who suffered an apparent heart attack while rescuing a victim from a working house fire on Feb. 9 has died in the Line of Duty. As you will remember, Captain Rivera, 43, with 14 years on the job, climbed a ladder to reach the man who was hanging from a window. The Captain collapsed after bringing the man down and remained in a coma at Trenton's St. Francis Medical Center. Captain Rivera was the Father of five children. Additional details will be posted at www.trentonfirefighters.com/index.htm . Our sincere condolences to all affected. |
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