None of the deaths were traumatic fireground deaths, but were medical emergencies. The USFA’s total at the end of 2025 was 81.
Tag Archives: Line of Duty Deaths
Update of LODDs during partial government shutdown
On-duty fatalities during the partial federal government shutdown, updated 19 April 2026.
USFA On-Duty: North Carolina
The firefighter was found unresponsive inside the fire apparatus.
USFA On-Duty Death: Washington, D.C.
The battalion chief suffered a medical emergency during a stress test after a 24-hour shift.
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