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In memory of those who gave all
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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty
Pennsylvania: Charles E. Horan, 61 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: September 19, 2016 Death Date: September 21, 2016 Fire Department: North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While preparing to leave home for a response call to assist law enforcement gain access to the roof of a building, Fire Safety Officer Horan tripped and fell, suffering a severe injury. Safety Officer Horan was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where, despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injuries several days later.
Delaware: Christopher M. Leach, 41 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: Wilmington Fire Department Initial Summary: In the early morning hours of September 24th, Wilmington firefighters were dispatched to a burning brick row home on the 1900 block of Lakeview Road. Soon after arrival, believing that there were still residents trapped in the home, firefighters entered the structure. While searching the interior, several firefighters fell through a collapsing floor killing two of them: Lieutenant Christopher M. Leach, 41, and Senior Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes, 51. Two other firefighters were critically injured but reported to be in stable condition. The family in the home at the time of the fire, including six children, managed to escape through the back of the residence. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by local, state, and federal authorities. Delaware: Jerry W. Fickes, 51 Rank: Senior Firefighter Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: Wilmington Fire Department Initial Summary: In the early morning hours of September 24th, Wilmington firefighters were dispatched to a burning brick row home on the 1900
block of Lakeview Road. Soon after arrival, believing that there were still residents trapped in the home, firefighters entered the structure. While searching the interior, several firefighters fell through a collapsing floor killing two of them: Lieutenant Christopher M. Leach, 41, and Senior Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes, 51. Two other firefighters were critically injured but reported to be in stable condition. The family in the home at the time of the fire, including six children, managed to escape through the back of the residence. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by local, state, and federal authorities. Missouri: Sean McMullin, 46 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: West County EMS & Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Sean McMullin was found unresponsive while on-duty at West County EMS & Fire Protection District Station 2. Fellow responders initiated lifesaving efforts, but were unsuccessful. The nature and cause of McMullin's fatal injury have not been reported.
New York: Michael J. Fahy, 44 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: September 27, 2016 Death Date: September 27, 2016 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy was struck and killed by debris when a 2-story private residence under investigation for an illicit drug manufacturing operation exploded. Firefighters had first responded to a report of a gas smell at the location and found the drug lab, notifying police, but the house exploded before the situation could be fully assessed and mitigated. The fatal incident remains under investigation by authorities.