/line-of-duty-death-lodd Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) en-US Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:32:08 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/how-to-avoid-survive-an-ambulance-collision-ZK7cK8nqbdUQkqOR/ Ambulance crashes and collisions, which happen with frightening regularity, often result in injury and are occasionally fatal, especially for private vehicle drivers Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:17:00 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/how-to-avoid-survive-an-ambulance-collision-ZK7cK8nqbdUQkqOR/ /line-of-duty-death-lodd/lodd-fla-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-falling-ill-on-duty The St. Lucie County Fire District is honoring firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge with full line-of-duty honors following his death after a medical emergency while on shift Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:30:00 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/lodd-fla-firefighter-paramedic-dies-after-falling-ill-on-duty /memorial/fdny-union-to-boycott-national-ems-memorial-service-over-omission-of-9-11-responder EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:08:27 GMT /memorial/fdny-union-to-boycott-national-ems-memorial-service-over-omission-of-9-11-responder /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /memorial/hundreds-honor-fallen-mo-paramedic-with-bike-ride-fundraiser More than 300 motorcyclists participated in a memorial ride for Kansas City Paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient in April Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:16:57 GMT /memorial/hundreds-honor-fallen-mo-paramedic-with-bike-ride-fundraiser /paramedic-chief/mass-ems-coordinator-ff-dies-after-heart-attack-following-shift North Andover Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes was the department's first EMS coordinator and had launched key community health programs Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:48:15 GMT /paramedic-chief/mass-ems-coordinator-ff-dies-after-heart-attack-following-shift /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture /memorial/memorial-recognizes-decades-of-service-by-mont-ems-provider-killed-in-crash Everett Edwards served Clark Fork Valley Ambulance for 46 years, and was a volunteer firefighter for 50 years Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:10:05 GMT /memorial/memorial-recognizes-decades-of-service-by-mont-ems-provider-killed-in-crash /firefighters/slain-idaho-firefighters-identified-law-enforcement-will-accompany-firefighters-on-all-future-calls Coeur d’Alene is mourning the loss of two firefighters killed in a targeted shooting, with residents lining highways in tribute and Gov. Brad Little ordering flags lowered Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:42:57 GMT /firefighters/slain-idaho-firefighters-identified-law-enforcement-will-accompany-firefighters-on-all-future-calls /legal/man-who-killed-fdny-ems-lieutenant-sentenced-to-prison Peter Zisopoulos fatally stabbed FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo and will face 25 years to life in prison Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:08:56 GMT /legal/man-who-killed-fdny-ems-lieutenant-sentenced-to-prison /line-of-duty-death-lodd/2-firefighters-killed-1-fighting-for-his-life-after-ambush-at-idaho-wildfire A man in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, intentionally started a wildfire and opened fire on first responders, killing two firefighters and critically injuring a third before being found dead as flames approached Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:52:43 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/2-firefighters-killed-1-fighting-for-his-life-after-ambush-at-idaho-wildfire /line-of-duty-death-lodd/mont-ems-provider-dies-following-ambulance-crash Everett Edwards, a Clarks Fork Valley EMS provider, died after his ambulance was struck by a pickup truck and overturned Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:08:13 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/mont-ems-provider-dies-following-ambulance-crash /legislation-funding/sen-grassley-urges-trump-administration-to-fix-backlog-in-benefits-for-fallen-first-responders After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:28:08 GMT /legislation-funding/sen-grassley-urges-trump-administration-to-fix-backlog-in-benefits-for-fallen-first-responders /air-medical-transport/ntsb-cites-pilots-use-of-sedatives-in-fatal-ala-medical-helicopter-crash The NTSB has determined that sedatives found in the pilot's system contributed to the 2023 Life Saver 4 medical helicopter crash in Shelby County, Alabama, which killed two crew members and left a third critically injured Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:49:44 GMT /air-medical-transport/ntsb-cites-pilots-use-of-sedatives-in-fatal-ala-medical-helicopter-crash /line-of-duty-death-lodd/ky-paramedic-dies-from-injuries-related-to-crash-and-busy-shift Wesley England, a Nelson County paramedic, died after suffering a heart attack and crashing his vehicle following a demanding shift. He also served with multiple EMS agencies and as a part-time deputy sheriff. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:11:24 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/ky-paramedic-dies-from-injuries-related-to-crash-and-busy-shift /ems-week/national-ems-week-2025-honoring-the-legacy-of-service-and-sacrifice As 29 new names join the “Tree of Life,” the National EMS Memorial Service offers a moving reminder of courage, community and the need for lasting recognition Wed, 21 May 2025 15:02:15 GMT /ems-week/national-ems-week-2025-honoring-the-legacy-of-service-and-sacrifice /jury-convicts-man-in-killing-of-veteran-fdny-ems-captain Queens jury convicts Peter Zisopoulos of murdering Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, veteran FDNY EMS 9/11 responder, outside her station in 2022; he faces 25-life Tue, 20 May 2025 12:11:51 GMT /jury-convicts-man-in-killing-of-veteran-fdny-ems-captain /line-of-duty-death-lodd/kan-paramedic-dies-during-emergency-call Butler County, Kansas, Paramedic Justin Lauppe, a 14-year EMS veteran, died May 16 after suffering cardiac arrest during an emergency call. Fri, 16 May 2025 22:33:18 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/kan-paramedic-dies-during-emergency-call /memorial/fundraiser-for-the-family-of-slain-mo-ff-paramedic-raises-over-380k A fundraiser for slain Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman raised over $100,000 in a day, drawing support from across the globe Wed, 14 May 2025 12:57:08 GMT /memorial/fundraiser-for-the-family-of-slain-mo-ff-paramedic-raises-over-380k /legal/judge-rules-man-accused-in-fdny-ems-captains-killing-is-fit-to-stand-trial The man accused of killing Capt. Alison Russo in an unprovoked 2022 attack has been deemed mentally competent, allowing the criminal case to proceed Wed, 07 May 2025 14:24:24 GMT /legal/judge-rules-man-accused-in-fdny-ems-captains-killing-is-fit-to-stand-trial /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:32:08 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty /protecting-ems-providers-violence/woman-who-fatally-stabbed-mo-ff-medic-was-out-on-bond-after-biting-police-officer A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, days after posting bond in an assault case involving a police officer Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:46:14 GMT /protecting-ems-providers-violence/woman-who-fatally-stabbed-mo-ff-medic-was-out-on-bond-after-biting-police-officer /line-of-duty-death-lodd/lodd-mo-ff-medic-fatally-stabbed-by-patient-during-transport Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, was critically injured when the patient he was transporting stabbed him in the chest Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:56:00 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/lodd-mo-ff-medic-fatally-stabbed-by-patient-during-transport /memorial/2025-national-ems-weekend-of-honor-recognizes-29-fallen-ems-workers The three-day event will pay tribute to fallen EMS and air medical personnel with public ceremonies and a formal memorial service Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:49:57 GMT /memorial/2025-national-ems-weekend-of-honor-recognizes-29-fallen-ems-workers /line-of-duty-death-lodd/ind-first-responder-killed-in-crash-while-responding-to-call Roy Smith is believed to have been responding to a stranded motorist in high water before his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:21:40 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/ind-first-responder-killed-in-crash-while-responding-to-call /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/how-to-avoid-survive-an-ambulance-collision-ZK7cK8nqbdUQkqOR/ Ambulance crashes and collisions, which happen with frightening regularity, often result in injury and are occasionally fatal, especially for private vehicle drivers Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:17:00 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-safety/articles/how-to-avoid-survive-an-ambulance-collision-ZK7cK8nqbdUQkqOR/ /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-known-for-his-passion-for-the-job AMR EMT Jacob Bozeman's family and coworkers remember him for his compassion and dedication to helping others Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:36:37 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-known-for-his-passion-for-the-job /line-of-duty-death-lodd/medical-helicopter-crashes-in-miss-killing-all-3-crew-members The AirCare helicopter was returning to its base after delivering a patient when it crashed in a heavily wooded area near the Natchez Trace Parkway Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:47:58 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/medical-helicopter-crashes-in-miss-killing-all-3-crew-members /line-of-duty-death-lodd/officials-identify-crewmembers-killed-in-ky-medical-helicopter-crash Three members of Air Evac Lifeteam 133 were en route to pick up a patient when their helicopter went down in Owenton Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:53:11 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/officials-identify-crewmembers-killed-in-ky-medical-helicopter-crash /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-known-for-his-passion-for-the-job AMR EMT Jacob Bozeman's family and coworkers remember him for his compassion and dedication to helping others Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:36:37 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-in-ambulance-crash-known-for-his-passion-for-the-job /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-after-dump-truck-collides-with-ambulance The dump truck pulled in front of the ambulance while attempting to use a crossover, killing EMT Jacob Bozeman Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:06:14 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/va-emt-killed-after-dump-truck-collides-with-ambulance /line-of-duty-death-lodd/2-firefighters-killed-1-fighting-for-his-life-after-ambush-at-idaho-wildfire A man in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, intentionally started a wildfire and opened fire on first responders, killing two firefighters and critically injuring a third before being found dead as flames approached Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:52:43 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/2-firefighters-killed-1-fighting-for-his-life-after-ambush-at-idaho-wildfire