Fire History and LODD Calendar: January
Review some historical fires and line-of-duty deaths from January, including the Pang Warehouse fire, Black Sunday fire, and more.
LODDs
The Latest
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Baltimore Firefighter LODDs Case
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the families of three Baltimore firefighters who died in 2022 after being wounded while fighting a Stricker…
NJ Fire Captain, 46, Dies During In-Station Training Drill
Hopatcong Fire Captain Henry Sardina was leading an in-station drill when he suffered an apparent heart attack on Thursday, November 21.
Hundreds Remember Pittsburgh (PA) Battalion Chief Who Died in Line of Duty
A funeral mass was held Monday for Pittsburgh (PA) Battalion Chief John Walsh, who died of a medical emergency while responding to a house fire.
More LODDs
Two Convicted in Philly Arson That Killed Firefighter
Two men were convicted Thursday in a 2022 fire that left Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department Lieutenant Sean Williamson dead.
Pittsburgh Battalion Chief Dies After Medical Emergency on Duty
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh died after experiencing a medical emergency while responding to a house fire.
NY Parks Worker Dies Fighting Fire Along State Border
Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old state Parks and Recreation aide, was killed while fighting a major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border.
Houston Firefighter Dies Following Warehouse Fire
Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia passed away after he was injured in a wall collapse at a warehouse fire.
Hundreds Honor CT Firefighter Killed Fighting Brush Fire
Friends and family gathered on Sunday to honor the life of Robert Sharkevich Sr., a Wethersfield volunteer firefighter killed in the Berlin brush fire last week.
Former Propane Worker Charged in VA House Blast That Killed Firefighter
The house explosion in Sterling led to the death of volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown, significant injuries to 11 first responders, and $2.5 million in damages.
Baltimore LODDs: Fire Deemed Accidental, Cause Unknown
Almost one year since two firefighters were killed after battling a blaze on Linden Heights Avenue, the fire has been classified as accidental.
Union: NYC Withholds Critical Medical Payments to Widows and Kids of Fallen Firefighters, Cops
New York City is allegedly withholding vital funds earmarked for the widows and children of cops, firefighters, and other uniformed city employees who died in the line of…
