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
