Two Houston firefighters – one just out of the academy and an experienced veteran – were killed fighting a house fire in southeast Houston early this morning.
The fallen firefighters have been identified as Capt. James Harlow, 50, and Damien Hobbs, 29. Harlow was hired by HFD in August 1979 and has been a captain at [...]

Age:
55

Cause of Death:
Struck By

Rank:
Fire Chief

Nature of Death:
Trauma

Classification:
Volunteer

Emergency Duty:
Yes

Incident Date:
03/27/2009

Duty Type:
On-Scene Non-Fire

Incident Time:
06:30

Activity Type:
Incident Command

Death Date:
03/27/2009

Fixed Prop. Use:
Street/Road

Fire Dept. Info:
Double Springs Fire Department
PO Box 279, 21 Main ST
USNG: 16S DC 6291 7809
Double Springs , Alabama  35553
Chief: Acting Fire Chief Pat West

Initial Summary:
Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath was dispatched with his fire company to a “trees down [...]

Vorwark, William Roger
Age: 49
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Lieutenant
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Career
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 03/14/2009
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Time: 13:27
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Death Date: 03/14/2009
Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property
Fire Dept. Info: Odessa Fire & Rescue Protection District
PO Box 345, 301 W Dryden
USNG: 15SVD1708116987
Odessa , Missouri 64076
Chief: Kevin Campbell
Initial [...]

A 25-year veteran Toledo firefighter and paramedic died Friday afternoon while on duty at one of the department’s stations, Chief Michael Wolever said yesterday. Michael J. Darrington, 45, was found dead in the crew’s quarters on the second floor of No. 14 station after failing to respond to an emergency call, the chief said.
The [...]