June 2009 LODDs

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NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-RESPONDING ON A FIRE CALL

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A Volunteer Firefighter was killed in early this morning in the Line of Duty when his car wrecked as he was on the way to a vehicle fire...he was not wearing his seat belt. 18-year-old Matthew Douglas Tramel of the Pembroke (N.C.) Fire Department was killed about 0053 hours this morning when the vehicle he was driving struck a tree. FF Tramel was driving his private vehicle, and was alone in the car, was driving about 65 mph in a 55-mph zone when the vehicle exited the road to the left and struck the tree.

FF Tramel, who, as stated, was not wearing a seat belt and was killed immediately. He joined the Pembroke FD in April of this year. Our sincere condolences to all affected-especially the members of the PFD and his friends and family.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL. SEAT BELTS.....

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VIRGINIA FIREFIGHTER LODD-OPERATING AT A FIRE SCENE-MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Pulaski (VA) Fire Department Firefighter Jeffrey H. Reed. Firefighter Reed was operating a fire apparatus at the scene of a structure fire in Pulaski County on June 5, 2009. He began to experience a medical issue and was transported to the Pulaski Community Hospital by EMS and was then transferred to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville VA where he passed away on June 8, 2009. Firefighter Reed had served the Town as a paid Town of Pulaski Firefighter since 2002 and was a volunteer Firefighter prior to that.

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MAINE FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-IN THE FIREHOUSE
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It is with deep regret that we, along with Fire Chief Kevin Guimond announce the Line of Duty Death of South Portland (Maine) Firefighter/Paramedic Debra Cole. Deb was a 7 year veteran of the South Portland Fire Department with over 12 years of fire service experience. She will be missed dearly as she was a true and loyal friend to all at the South Portland Fire Department and in the area.
Reports are that Fire/Medic Cole collapsed in the station, prior to the end of her shift, and was discovered by her Firefighters yesterday morning. It appears she suffered a stroke. Her collapse was not witnessed but was overheard and she was tended to immediately by the rest of her crew. She was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me. where she was treated, including almost 11 hours of surgery. Unfortunately Fire/Medic Cole was not able to survive this and passed away this afternoon.
As always our most sincere condolences to our friends at the SPFD but especially the family and friends of Firefighter Paramedic Debra Cole.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

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We regret to advise you that the pilot of a New Mexico State Police helicopter and the student hiker he was rescuing were killed when the aircraft crashed on a snowy mountain near Santa Fe Tuesday evening. Sgt. Andy Tingwall died in the Line of Duty after retrieving lost hiker Megumi Yamamoto when the chopper struck the side of a mountain Tuesday night in rough weather.
Yamamoto, a University of New Mexico physics graduate student from Tokyo, was also confirmed dead earlier Thursday after rescuers reached the bodies.
The only other person aboard, NMSP Officer Wesley Cox, sustained serious leg injuries but managed to reach safety Wednesday. Here is more on this story.
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525867,00.html
Our sincere condolences to all affected, especially the families and friends of Sgt Tingwall.

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OHIO FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH - COLLAPSE DURING TRAINING
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It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of LODD of Delaware Township (Defiance County) Firefighter Conrad Mansfield. Initial reports are that Firefighter Mansfield was attending a pump training class at the department on the night of Wed. June 10th when he collapsed, was subsequently transported to Defiance Hospital and later was flown out to Toledo. It appears his death, that occurred this morning, was due to a stroke. Firefighter Mansfield, who was 45 years old had 25 years of service with the department and leaves behind a wife. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

SOUTH PORTLAND (ME) LODD UPDATE:
Here is some additional info released in regards to the LODD of FF/EMT-P Debra Cole who died in the Line of Duty yesterday after suffering a severe stroke in the morning hours of June 10, 2009 while on duty at the West End Fire Station (Squad 4/Rescue 2's quarters).
Deb was 40 years old and has been employed by the City of South Portland since 2002. She was a 7 year veteran of the South Portland Fire Department with over 12 years of fire service experience. Deb was also a per diem firefighter with the Goodwin Mills, Maine Fire Department. She leaves 2 sons behind.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: OHIO REPORTED LODD
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The FF from Ohio earlier reported as an LODD is still alive on life support but is in extremely grave condition. After the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association LAST Team was informed by the Delaware Twp. VFD that Firefighter Mansfield had passed away, they responded immediately to the FD. At this meeting, team members were informed that the FF has not passed away but remains on Life Support in Toledo, in extremely grave condition. It was a genuine and obviously well intentioned mis-communication. While the team was genuinely acting on the information given this morning, and followed their strict protocols, we continue to pray for FF Mansfield, his family and all affected and regret the miscommunication.

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VERMONT EMS MEMBER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY - AMBULANCE CRASH

OHIO FIREFIGHTER SUCCUMBS-LINE OF DUTY DEATH

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A Bennington (Vermont) Rescue Squad ambulance tragically left the highway around 1530 hours this afternoon and crashed into a tree Monday afternoon, killing the member operating the rig in the Line of Duty. Initial reports are that the EMS driver was pronounced dead at the scene, but transported to the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. At least two other passengers in the ambulance, including a patient who was being transported when the crash occurred, were taken to the hospital. Their conditions were unavailable. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were steady rain with thunder and lightning. Our sincere condolences to the members of the Bennington Rescue Squad.



OHIO LODD UPDATE:

That FF from the Delaware Township (OH) FD has died in the Line of Duty. Firefighter Mansfield did succumb to his medical emergency Sunday morning. Firefighter Mansfield was attending a pump training class at the department on the night of Wed. June 10th when he collapsed, was subsequently transported to Defiance Hospital and later was flown out to Toledo. His LODD was reported initially early due to some confusion but well intentioned information by that FD. Firefighter Mansfield, who was 45 years old had 25 years of service with the department and leaves behind a wife. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

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KANSAS FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY - OPERATING AT A STRUCTURAL FIRE

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It is with deep regret that we have been advised by the Kansas State Fire Fighters Association of the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Lyle Lewis, 49, of Osborne County Fire District # 3 at Alton. Firefighter Lewis collapsed during an interior fire attack at a farm home yesterday, June 16, 2009. He was transported to Osborne County Hospital where he passed away. Funeral arrangements are pending. As always, our most sincere condolences to all affected.

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SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER LODD-OPERATING AT STORM DAMAGED AREA-HEART ATTACK

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We regret to advise you that a Firefighter had a heart attack and died in his vehicle Tuesday evening while sizing up an area for downed trees and power lines in Chester (SC), following major storms.
FF Jimmy Cameron, 47, pulled over, turned off his car and died in the southern part of the county after a storm hit around 1830 Hours.
FF Cameron was with the South Chester Fire Department for at least 20 years, said fire chief Blair White.
White said FF Cameron was a dedicated member of the department who was almost always available.
White said he wasn't sure if the high-stress situation of a powerful storm triggered the heart attack, but added that Chester hasn't seen a storm of that caliber for 10 years.
"You can't believe the damage we have down here," White said. "We didn't know how many people might be injured or trapped. At the time, he didn't know that." Funeral plans for Cameron are not yet available.

As always, our sincere condolences to all affected.

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BLM FIREFIGHTER STRUCK BY TREE - LODD - www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com

A firefighter with the Bureau of Land Management died Friday in Colorado after a tree fell on him. Brett Stearns, 29, of Craig was working on a hazard tree abatement project with a dozen other BLM firefighters at Freeman Reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Craig, when the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. Stearns died at the scene. Stearns was an engine captain and worked in the BLM's Little Snake Field Office for 10 years. "He dedicated his life to protecting the lives and property of the public," said Little Snake Field manager, John Husband. The accident is being investigated by a federal accident investigation team, Husband added. Stearns is survived by his wife; parents, one brother and a half sister. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

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PA FIREFIGHTER LODD-HEART ATTACK

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We regret to advise you that a Firefighter had a heart attack and died today from the Dushore Fire Department of Sullivan County, PA. Firefighter Bill Thompson, 65, had responded to a call last evening, and died this morning at approx. 0715 of a heart attack on his way to work. FF Thompson, who was also an Ex-Chief of the Lower Southhampton Fire Department in Bucks County, leaves behind a wife and five children. Our sincere condolences to all affected.

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RHODE ISLAND FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-APPARATUS ACCIDENT

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It is with deep regret that we advise you that Kingston fire officials have advised local media that a senior member of their department, who had been seriously injured while working on a ladder truck yesterday, has now died in the Line of Duty. Officials said the Firefighter, whose name has not been released, suffered a major head injury Monday afternoon just after returning from a run. The accident happened at the fire station. According to Chief of Department Nathan Barrington, the department is not releasing the name of the firefighter until family members are notified. However, officials have confirmed the victim was a volunteer firefighter for more than 40 years.

During a news conference Tuesday morning, officials said the firefighter was working with other firefighters at the time of the incident. Another briefing is scheduled for 1500 hours. The incident remains under investigation. Funeral arrangements are pending. As always, our most sincere condolences to all affected.