Tag: on_duty_death
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Illinois Firefighter John Morgan Dies On Duty
Firefighter/Paramedic John D. Morgan, 53, of the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, died on duty May 31, 2026, after being found unresponsive at the station. His death marks the 29th firefighter fatality reported this year.
Law EnforcementHealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState GovernmentsEducation John D. MorganHarlem-Roscoe Fire Protection DistrictRoscoe, IllinoisFirefighter fatalityOn-duty deathEmergency ServicesMay 31, 2026
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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