Stanley Martin Jr.
Age: 71
Rank: Assistant Fire Chief
Classification: Volunteer
Incident Date: May 6, 2013 02:36
Date of Death: May 6, 2013
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of Death: Unknown
Activity Type: Pump Operations
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Residential
Department Information:
Springfield Volunteer Fire Department
3139 County Road 211
Eutaw, Alabama 35462-3504
Chief: George Henderson
Assistant Fire Chief Martin fell ill while working at the scene of a residential structure fire. While aid was being rendered to Martin by fellow firefighters, he went into cardiac arrest. Assistant Fire Chief Martin was transported to the hospital by ambulance but passed away from a nature of injury still to be reported. Incident Location: Eutaw, AL USNG: 16SDB1734
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Brian Woehlke
Age: 29
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 8, 2013 09:00
Date of Death: May 8, 2013
Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped
Nature of Death: Unknown
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Store/Office
Department Information
Westland Fire Department
37201 Marquette ST
USNG: 17T LG 0168 8767
Westland, Michigan 48185
Chief: Michael J. Reddy
Firefighter Woehlke passed away from injuries sustained in a commercial structure fire at a strip mall. Woehlke was caught and trapped when the roof of the structure collapsed. Initial reports indicate that a Mayday call was made shortly after the collapse. Further details regarding the incident are pending and it remains under investigation by authorities. Incident Location: 6581 N Wayne RD, Westland, MI 48185 (USNG: 17T LG 0327 8955)
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Albert A Nejmeh
Age: 59
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 14, 2013 11:55
Date of Death: May 14, 2013
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Activity Type: EMS/Patient Care
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Fixed Property Use: N/A
Department Information
Tacoma Fire Department
901 Fawcett AVE
USNG: 10T ET 4215 3362
Tacoma, Washington 98402-5699
Chief: Jim Duggan
While working at the scene of an EMS incident, Firefighter Nejmeh collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Fellow responders rendered basic and advanced life support to Nejmeh and transported him to St. Joseph Medical Center where, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his injury.
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Brad Harper
Age: 23
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 18, 2013 17:20
Date of Death: May 19, 2013
Cause of Death: Struck By
Nature of Death: Trauma
Activity Type: Other
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Outdoor Property
Department Information
Phoenix Fire Department
150 South 12th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Chief: Bob Khan
Firefighter Harper was pinned between two fire department vehicles at the scene of an outside fire. He was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital by other firefighters but did not survive.
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Stanley A Wilson
Age: 51
Rank: Fire Rescue Officer
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 20, 2013 02:52
Date of Death: May 20, 2013
Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped
Nature of Death: Unknown
Activity Type: Search and Rescue
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Residential
Department Information
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
1500 Marilla ST, 7AS
USNG: 14S QB 0630 2863
Dallas, Texas 75201
Chief: Louie Bright, III
Fire Rescue Officer Wilson died of injuries sustained in a multi-unit residential structure fire. Wilson became caught and trapped when a portion of the condominium unit in which he was operating collapsed. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities. Incident Location: Hearthwood Condominiums at 12363 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX (USNG: 14S QB 1176 4425)
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Robert Bebee
Age: 41
Rank: Engineer Operator
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 31, 2013 12:07
Date of Death: May 31, 2013
Cause of Death: Collapse
Nature of Death: Crushed
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Industry
Department Information
Houston Fire Department
600 Jefferson, 7th FL
Houston, Texas 77002
Chief: Terry Garrison
The Houston Fire Department responded to a structure fire. While battling the blaze, the roof of the motel collapsed, trapping the firefighters in burning debris. All four firefighters perished.
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Robert Garner
Age: 29
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 31, 2013 12:07
Date of Death: May 31, 2013
Cause of Death: Collapse
Nature of Death: Crushed
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Industry
Department Information
Houston Fire Department
600 Jefferson, 7th FL
Houston, Texas 77002
Chief: Terry Garrison
The Houston Fire Department responded to a structure fire. While battling the blaze, the roof of the motel collapsed, trapping the firefighters in burning debris. All four firefighters perished.
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Matthew Renaud
Age: 35
Rank: Captain
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 31, 2013 12:07
Date of Death: May 31, 2013
Cause of Death: Collapse
Nature of Death: Crushed
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Industry
Department Information
Houston Fire Department
600 Jefferson, 7th FL
Houston, Texas 77002
Chief: Terry Garrison
The Houston Fire Department responded to a structure fire. While battling the blaze, the roof of the motel collapsed, trapping the firefighters in burning debris. All four firefighters perished.
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Anne Sullivan
Age: 24
Rank: Probationary Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident Date: May 31, 2013 12:07
Date of Death: May 31, 2013
Cause of Death: Collapse
Nature of Death: Crushed
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed Property Use: Industry
Department Information
Houston Fire Department
600 Jefferson, 7th FL
Houston, Texas 77002
Chief: Terry Garrison
The Houston Fire Department responded to a structure fire. While battling the blaze, the roof of the motel collapsed, trapping the firefighters in burning debris. All four firefighters perished.
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