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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: FL

It is in great sadness and with heavy hearts, that we as a Brotherhood post the 2nd Line Of Duty Death in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. Fellow Brother Firefighter William Elliott has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and members of the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue.

Name: William "Jumbo" Elliott

Rank: Firefighter

Age:…

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Added by Brad Hoff on January 10, 2012 at 1:46pm — No Comments

The USFA has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: MN

It is in sadness and with great honor that we as a Brotherhood post a Line Of Duty Death for 2011 from the USFA. Fellow Brother Firefighter Chip Imker has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and the members of the Cambridge Fire Department.



Chip Imker



Rank: Firefighter

Age: 35

Gender: Male

Status: Volunteer

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Added by Brad Hoff on May 25, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Injured NC Firefighter Recalls Fall Through Collapsed Floor

From digtriad.com:

 A firefighter who fell through a floor while fighting a house fire this weekend said he's happy to be alive and thankful for his co-workers.

"I feel very fortunate," said Winston-Salem Fire Captain Darron Southern. "The good Lord was looking out for me. It was bad enough to fall down and fall eight feet. But, to only receive a bruised shoulder, I…
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Added by Fire Engineering on March 10, 2011 at 8:39am — No Comments

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