/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/ /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/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/miss-governor-orders-flags-at-half-staff-to-honor-fallen-medical-helicopter-crew Governor Tate Reeves ordered flags at half-staff to honor the AirCare crew members killed in a medical helicopter crash in Madison County Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:37:03 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/miss-governor-orders-flags-at-half-staff-to-honor-fallen-medical-helicopter-crew /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