Tag: cardiovascular_event
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Lincoln Park Firefighter Dies After Extended Shift
Sergeant Adam J. Amrozi, 52, of the Lincoln Park Fire Department, died July 19, 2026, from a cardiovascular event at home. His death followed a demanding 24-hour shift, marking the 46th firefighter fatality reported this year.
Law EnforcementHealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState GovernmentsSocial Issues Adam J. AmroziLincoln Park Fire DepartmentFirefighter fatalityMichiganCardiovascular eventPublic SafetyEmergency Services
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Volunteer Fire Chief Dies Following Water Rescue Response
Chief Engineer Eugene Cervi of Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company died July 6, 2026, after a cardiovascular event following a water rescue response. His death is the 44th firefighter fatality reported this year.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Eugene CerviDeep Creek Volunteer Fire CompanyMcHenryFirefighter FatalityWater RescueCardiovascular EventEmergency Services
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Volunteer Fire Chief Dies After On-Duty Cardiovascular Event
Slocum Volunteer Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez Jr., 71, died July 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event while battling a brush fire in Elkhart, Texas, marking the 43rd firefighter fatality this year.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Dan Louis Hernandez Jr.Slocum Volunteer Fire DepartmentElkhart, TexasFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventBrush Fire2026
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Seelyville Fire Chief Dies After Responding to Medical Emergency
Chief Harold Osborn of Seelyville Volunteer Fire Department died June 9, 2026, after a cardiovascular event following a medical emergency response. He is the 32nd firefighter fatality this year, having served 30 years.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Harold OsbornFirefighter fatalitySeelyville, IndianaVolunteer Fire DepartmentCardiovascular eventEmergency Services2026 fatalities
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Pennsylvania Fire Police Officer Dies After Medical Emergency
Fire Police Officer Todd Koch of Richlandtown Fire Company died March 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event at home while responding to an incident, marking the 25th firefighter fatality this year.
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Veteran Volunteer Fire Chief Dies After Emergency Calls
Administrative Chief Elton Ray Jacobs Sr. of Bolton, NC, a 72-year-old volunteer with 51 years of service, died March 15, 2026, from a cardiovascular event after responding to emergency calls. He is the 18th firefighter fatality this year.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegal Elton Ray Jacobs Sr.Bolton Volunteer Fire DepartmentNorth CarolinaFirefighter fatalityCardiovascular eventVolunteer firefighterEmergency Services
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Lake Valley Fire Engineer Dies After On-Duty Cardiovascular Event
Lake Valley Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible, 55, died May 4, 2026, after a cardiovascular event during promotional testing. His death, the 16th firefighter fatality reported this year, occurred five days after the incident in South Lake Tahoe, California.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial Issues Neil SchnaibleLake Valley Fire Protection DistrictSouth Lake TahoeFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventOn-duty death2026 Fatalities
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Georgia Firefighter Dies After On-Duty Cardiovascular Event
Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves of Henry County Fire Rescue died March 4, 2026, from a cardiovascular event while on duty. The 54-year-old career firefighter's death is the 13th reported fatality for firefighters in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Stephen ReevesHenry County Fire RescueMcDonough, GeorgiaFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventOn-duty death2026 fatalities
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Altus Air Force Base Fire Inspector Dies On Duty After Medical Call
Fire Inspector Aaron L. Wescott, 50, died on duty from a cardiovascular event at Altus Air Force Base on February 15, 2026, after responding to a medical emergency. His death marks the 12th firefighter fatality reported this year.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Aaron L. WescottAltus Air Force BaseFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventOn-Duty DeathOklahomaEmergency Services
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Louisiana Deputy Fire Chief Dies Following Cardiovascular Event During Training Drill
Deputy Fire Chief Scott R. Durfee, a 24-year veteran of the Caddo Parish Fire District 1 in Louisiana, died on March 2, 2026, after suffering a fatal cardiovascular event that began during a station training drill.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborMedical Science Scott R. DurfeeCaddo Parish Fire District 1ShreveportFirefighter FatalityCardiovascular EventEmergency ServicesMedical Health