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USFA On-Duty Death: New Mexico

The firefighter/EMT suffered a medical emergency during an EMS call and died two days later.

Posted byData Not DramaJanuary 27, 2026March 8, 2026Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Line of Duty Deaths, United States Fire AdministrationLeave a comment on USFA On-Duty Death: New Mexico

On Duty & Line of Duty: What Is the Difference?

This yearly review comes with an update from FEMA. Sort of.

Posted byData Not DramaJanuary 25, 2026Posted inEducation, Line of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Data, Education, International Association of Fire Firefighters, Line of Duty Deaths, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, NFPA, United States Fire Administration5 Comments on On Duty & Line of Duty: What Is the Difference?

Why One Fire Can Feel Like Every Fire: Fear and LODD Data

Firefighters often remember what they saw online more clearly than what the data actually shows. Fear becomes visually reinforced, while statistical reality fades into abstraction.

Posted byData Not DramaJanuary 20, 2026Posted inData, Education, Firefighting, Social MediaTags:Bill Carey, Data, Education, Fear, Firefighting, Social Media, TrainingLeave a comment on Why One Fire Can Feel Like Every Fire: Fear and LODD Data

Detroit Firefighter Dies at Home After Shift

The firefighter was found dead at home after his shift.

Posted byData Not DramaJanuary 9, 2026Posted inLine of Duty DeathsTags:Bill Carey, Line of Duty Deaths2 Comments on Detroit Firefighter Dies at Home After Shift

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