Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Every medic that worked with Brian Shepler, 44, has a story to tell about him as a leader, problem solver and mentor
EMS providers work alongside fire and police, but are often not treated the same way
Rick Hartley was a paramedic who embodied the ideals of servant leadership and community service
Colleagues initiated CPR and resuscitation efforts; paramedic Ralph Oswald was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead
The wife of a paramedic who died in the line of duty struggled financially, saying EMS providers should get the same state benefits as police and firefighters
EMS crews responded to his LODD; his death triggered a push for more PTSD support as a Canadian company has started tracking responder suicides
An SA国际传媒 poll revealed the majority of EMS agencies have no policy in place; here鈥檚 how better prepare for such a tragic event
Arrowhead EMS speaker implores EMS managers to plan and prepare for the inevitability of a LODD in their organization
Veteran paramedic Greg Turner died while on the job; police and Occupational Health and Safety are investigating the death, which was deemed non-criminal
Read the report and apply the lessons learned to improve your policies, training, and operations
A report provides details on how Josh Weissman died from a 2012 fall from an overpass; we provide details on how he lived
An estimated 850 people, including honor guards from Boston, New York and Quebec, came to pay their respects at the service
Brian Kutil, 42, struggled during the 500-meter swim recertification; he was pulled from the water but later died at a hospital
The decision enables NEMSMS to better collaborate and consolidate resources for the annual memorial service that honors fallen EMS providers
Steciak had just been promoted to captain in November and first joined the volunteer ranks at the age of 14; he was remembered as someone who helped and protected people
Erik Steciak, 29, was a paramedic and member of several fire companies
Responders used a vehicle equipped with a snow plow to maneuver a patient鈥檚 driveway in bad weather; it slid and hit the medic
He called out to his partner who found him clutching his chest; he was transported to a local hospital but responders weren鈥檛 able to revive him
The longtime volunteer was treated and transported by fellow responders
We struggle through the stages of grief in a heightened manner because we are supposed to be the heroes, not the fallen
Kellen Fleming, 29, was treated by fellow responders but ultimately succumbed to his injury
He succumbed to injuries sustained in an Oct. 4 crash that also killed a flight nurse and patient on board
Michael Howard, 46, was a paramedic for 22 years; he died of a heart attack while responding to a call
Mike Howard was 鈥渁 joker鈥� who liked to pull harmless pranks, was very dedicated to his job, and was awaiting the arrival of his first grandchild
Michael Howard, 46, was a Leon County paramedic for 22 years; he died on scene
William Wiita, 47, was found unresponsive following a medical run
The twin engine was filled with jet fuel instead of aviation gasoline; a report doesn鈥檛 say if this contributed to the crash that killed a paramedic, pilot, nurse and patient on board
The fire chief described Kevin Ollier as a passionate firefighter/medic who cared about his patients
A paramedic, pilot, nurse and patient all died when the plane crashed and burst into flames on the way to Phoenix; the cause is under investigation
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