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Updated On: Nov 19, 2008 (22:58:00)
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Kline, Steve D.
Age: 37
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic
Nature of Death: Other
Classification: Part-Time (Paid)
Emergency Duty: No
Incident Date: 11/18/2008
Duty Type: Other On-Duty
Incident Time: 11:15
Activity Type: In-Station Duties
Death Date: 11/18/2008
Fixed Prop. Use:
Fire Dept. Info: Stone Park Fire Department
1745 North 35th Avenue
Stone Park , Illinois 60165
Chief: Michael Paige
Initial Summary: On 11/18/08, Firefighter/Paramedic Kline collapsed during his shift while at the station. He was transported to the local hospital where he passed away a short time later. An autopsy is being performed to determine exact cause of death.
Snowman, Michael David
Age: 49
Cause of Death: Collapse
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 11/17/2008
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Time: 08:36
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Death Date: 11/17/2008
Fixed Prop. Use: Residential
Fire Dept. Info: Hartland Volunteer Fire Department
43 Canaan Road
Hartland , Maine 04943
Chief: Donald Neal
Initial Summary: Firefighter Michael Snowman was operating at the site of a mutual aid structure fire in Detroit, ME when he collapsed. Emergency medical care was initiated on scene. He was then transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Memorial Fund Info: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Hartland Baptist Church to benefit youth activities: Hartland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 510, Hartland, ME 04943
Harris, Walter P.
Age: 38
Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Crushed
Classification: Career
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 11/15/2008
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Time: 05:30
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Death Date: 11/15/2008
Fixed Prop. Use: Residential
Fire Dept. Info: Detroit Fire Department
250 W. Larned
USNG: 17T LG 3126 8825
Detroit , Michigan 48226
Chief: Tyrone C. Scott
Initial Summary: Firefighter Harris responded to an abandoned house fire (reported to have been intentionally set) early Saturday morning on Kirby Street in Detroit. He and several other firefighters were putting out hot spots in the attic. The roof collapsed trapping the firefighters. Firefighter Harris was crushed by the debris. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The other firefighters managed to escape with minor injuries.
Memorial Fund Info: Walter P. Harris Memorial Fund, Detroit Firemen's Fund Association, 250 W. Larned, Suite #202, Detroit, MI 48226 www.detroitfiremensfund.org, Tele - (313) 961-2988
Taylor, Carol Irene
Age: 41
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Heart Attack
Classification: Career
Emergency Duty: No
Incident Date: 11/15/2008
Duty Type: After
Incident Time: 02:14
Activity Type: Other
Death Date: 11/14/2008
Fixed Prop. Use: N/A
Fire Dept. Info: Goldsboro Fire Department
204 South Center Street
Goldsboro , North Carolina 27530
Chief: Gary Whaley
Initial Summary: Firefighter Taylor had responded to an electrical short fire call early Friday morning, 11/14/2008. She returned to the station and at 08:00AM, 11/14/2008, she finished her tour of duty and returned home. She was found later early Saturday morning deceased from an apparent heart attack.
Memorial Fund Info: Pending.
Sears, Jamel M
Age: 33
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Rank: Probationary Firefighter
Nature of Death: Unknown
Classification: Career
Emergency Duty: No
Incident Date: 11/10/2008
Duty Type: Training
Incident Time: 11:30
Activity Type: Other
Death Date: 11/11/2008
Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property
Fire Dept. Info: Fire Department City of New York
9 Metro Tech Center
Brooklyn , New York 11201
Chief: Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta
Initial Summary: Probationary Firefighter Sears joined the FDNY in July 2008 as part of a 23-week probationary firefighter training program. After completing an 18-minute training evolution at the department's training academy in Randall's Island, Sears collapsed and was unresponsive. Firefighters at the scene attempted to revive him. Sears was then transported to the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, where he passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Memorial Fund Info: Pending.
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