Monday, February 9, 2015

FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2013



 

FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2013



One hundred six firefighters (47 volunteer, 29 career and 30 wildland agency) died while on duty in 2013.


  • Activities related to emergency incidents resulted in the deaths of 77 firefighters.
  • Fifty-five firefighters died while engaging in activities at the scene of a fire.
  • Fourteen firefighters died while responding to or returning from 14 emergency incidents.
  • Nine firefighters died as the result of vehicle crashes.
  • Heart attacks were the most frequent cause of death with 36 firefighter deaths.
  • Seven firefighters died while they were engaged in training activities