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Includes provisional information
| Name | Fire Department | City, State | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry W. Fickes | Wilmington Fire Department | Wilmington, Delaware | Sep 24, 2016 |
| Christopher M. Leach | Wilmington Fire Department | Wilmington, Delaware | Sep 24, 2016 |
| Charles E. Horan | North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department | North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Ryan Osler | Ventura County Fire Department | Camarillo, California | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Daniel P. McCann, III | Manasquan Hook & Ladder Company 1 | Manasquan, New Jersey | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Eric C. Gustafson | Meridian Fire Department | Meridian, Mississippi | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Lowell Satterwhite | Dakota City Fire Department | Dakota City, Nebraska | Sep 11, 2016 |
| Colby Slaughter | Wink Volunteer Fire Department | Wink, Texas | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Ian Howard | USFS Plumas National Forest - Beckwourth Ranger District | Quincy, California | Aug 21, 2016 |
| Alan Swartz | Beartown Fire Department - Keweenaw Bay Indian Community | Baraga, Michigan | Aug 27, 2016 |
Firefighter Autopsy Protocol PDF 2.6 MB
This protocol helps with the analysis of causes related to firefighter deaths, which can aid in the development of improved firefighter health and safety equipment, procedures and standards. It also helps determine eligibility for death benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Foundation provides peer counseling, training and technical assistance for families and coworkers of firefighters who were killed in the line of duty. It also creates publications and reference materials that can be used to build public awareness for the many contributions made by members of the fire service.
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program
The Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program provides benefits to survivors of fallen firefighters, emergency medical services members and other first responders. The Program also provides disability benefits for public safety officers who are permanently disabled following an injury while in the line of duty.
