Sergeant Abimael Castro-Berrocales
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sergeant Abimael Castro-Berrocales was shot and killed after stopping a speeding vehicle on PR-100 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, at approximately 9:30 am.

As he reached the driver's side of the stopped vehicle he was immediately shot twice in the face and critically wounded. A responding unit observed the suspect flee the scene but stopped to render aid to Sergeant Castro-Berrocales. He was transported to Río Piedras Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect(s) involved with Sergeant Castro-Berrocales' murder remain at large.

Sergeant Castro-Berrocales had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
Read more:http://www.odmp.org/officer/21075-sergeant-abimael-castro-berrocales#ixzz1iEsCQCAz

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson
United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Sunday, January 1, 2012

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson was shot and killed while executing a felony stop near the Longmire Ranger Station in Mount Rainier National Park just before 11:00am.

The suspect had been stopped by another officer near the Paradise Ranger Station, but fled before being stopped again by Ranger Anderson. The suspect opened fire, fatally striking Ranger Anderson.

After being shot, Ranger Anderson radioed for help as the suspect fled on foot. Officers attempting to reach Ranger Anderson were held at bay for approximately three hours as the suspect continued to fire on them.

Ranger Anderson is survived by her husband and two young children.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21076-park-ranger-margaret-anderson#ixzz1iFPW201c

Agent Jared Francom

Ogden Police Department, Utah

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Agent Jared Francom was shot and killed while serving a drug-related search warrant at an Ogden residence on Jackson Avenue around 8:40 pm. Five other officers were shot and wounded in the exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who was shot and apprehended.

Agent Francom was a member of the Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force and had served with the Ogden Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

POMPANO BEACH –– A veteran Pompano Beach firefighter died after falling nearly 100 feet from the top of a ladder truck during a training exercise Friday, according to Fire Rescue Chief Harry Small.

William "Bill" Elliott, 50, had been with the fire department since 1989, city spokeswoman Sandra King said.

Elliott had no wife or children, but he had his colleagues; Small considered him a friend for 25 years.

"We've had a death in the family here, essentially," Small said. "He was an extraordinarily competent guy, one of our best, it's just very hard [to deal with]."

It is the first time a Pompano Beach firefighter has died in the line of duty. The training was being conducted behind Fire Station 61, 2121 NW Third Ave., around 4:20 p.m. with four other firefighters. They witnessed his fall, including one who was on the ladder right behind Elliott.

"He just basically said he saw him fall," King quoted the firefighter as saying.

This type of training was nothing new to Elliott.

"That particular truck is new, but it's not a new type of truck for us, we're very used to that," Small said. "He's been up and down that ladder 100 times."

An investigation is under way.

"They wear a harness when they go up and get to the top, they hook in, but when you're moving up and down you obviously can't be hooked in, so there's a certain amount of free movement there and somewhere in that process something happened and at this time we just don't know what it was," Small said. "We'll have to investigate it in detail and hope that we can find an answer."

Training can be more dangerous than firefighting.

"In order to do this type of work, which is very dangerous, you have to train a lot on your aerial units because that's risky stuff to begin with," Small explained. "Training is a part of our lives and there's a number of firefighter fatalities annually in the United States from training exercises. It's sad but true."

This is the last guy you'd think this would happen to, Mayor Lamar Fisher said.

"Everybody that spoke about him said he was so passionate about what he did," Fisher said. "He was so precise in what he did, he was always cautious."

Elliott was taken to North Broward Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, King said.

Most of the fire department's 230 employees passed through the emergency room to pay their respects and mourn together during the night, Small said.

"We've had an outpouring of support from all the other departments in Broward County and even other counties," he said. "We're just getting prepared for the funeral we're going to have to deal with."

Elliott's body was taken away in a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue ambulance with an escort of more than a dozen police and fire rescue vehicles at the request of the chief and mayor.

His body was taken to the Broward Medical Examiner's Office as part of the investigative procedure, Small said.

"We, at this time, have no idea what happened," he said. "He did fall approximately 100 feet from the top of the ladder during a training exercise and we'll be investigating that."

A public funeral is expected.

"His family is Catholic so we'll honor their wishes, but we want to find a facility large enough to accommodate all those who will pay their respects," Fisher said. "It's a severe tragedy and the void will be unfilled for a long time."

Originally Posted By DO41WORK:

Deputy Sheriff William Coleman
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch: Sunday, January 8, 2012

Deputy Sheriff William Coleman was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call in Anthem at approximately 4:15 am.

As he and another deputy arrived at the scene they encountered a male subject inside of a van at a medical building near the intersection of Anthem Way and Gavilan Peak Parkway. As they attempted to make contact with the man he opened fire on them with a rifle, striking Deputy Coleman below his vest. The suspect was killed by return gunfire from other deputies.

Deputy Coleman was transported to John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Coleman had served with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21079-deputy-sheriff-william-coleman#ixzz1itfDuPxo

Monday, January 9, 2012  We regret to advise you that the Fire Chief of Robeson County's Evans Crossroads VFD (NC) died in the Line of Duty late last night. The crash occured on Interstate 74 while while the Chief trying to respond to another accident in the westbound lanes, from the eastbound lanes.
Chief Sam Butler, 52, was trying to make a U-turn at the end of a ramp on I-74 when his vehicle was T-boned by a tractor trailer traveling east around 1100 hours. The Chief, who according to investigators, was not wearing a seat belt, was killed on impact. The 37 year old driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt and will not face charges in the crash.
Chief Butler was the Chief of the Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department in Maxton and served as the President of the Robeson County Firemen's Association.
HERE is their homepage: http://www.rcfireassoc.org/

Monday, January 9, 2012  It is with deep regret we advise you that an Anderson County Volunteer Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty this morning. Ex Fire Chief & Active Firefighter David Crenshaw responded to a wreck on Porter Road and Highway 88 around 0630 hours and collapsed at the scene. He was treated  and taken to a medical facility in cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead. Chief Crenshaw had been a member of the Pendleton Fire Department for 50+ years. He served as chief of department for 21 years. Crenshaw is a current member of the Pendleton City Council. Our sincere condolences. RIP

Inmate Firefighter Lionell was participating in a training exercise at Camp San Luis when he lost consciousness from a cause still to be determined. Emergency crews treated and then transported Lionell to a local hospital where he was passed away. Incident Location: California National Guard's Camp San Luis (USNG: 10S GE 04 11)  

Originally Posted By DO41WORK:
FF LODD 4

Originally Posted By SleeperShooter:
Updated thread title.

Is there a website like ODMP for FireFighters??  If so, lemme know and I'll add it to the OP.
Thanks.
-SleeperShooter

Originally Posted By DO41WORK:


USFA Firefighter Memorial Database

Detective Andrew F. Faggio
New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Detective Andrew Faggio succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on January 31, 2003, while en route to a stakeout assignment at approximately 4:00 am.

He was cresting a hill on Durham Road, in Madison, when he encountered an oncoming vehicle in his travel lane. He swerved to avoid striking the vehicle, but his car spun around and struck a tree. Detective Faggio suffered severe head injuries and slipped into a coma, from which he never emerged.

Detective Faggio had served with the New Haven Police Department for 14 years at the time of the crash. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Originally Posted By SleeperShooter:
I think Number 6 may have occurred earlier today as well.  Possibly a Constable out in Arkansas.  Details from my family out there say he may have died, but they're not 100% sure just yet.  Will update when further info obtained.

Correctional Officer Clarence Tariq Hammond
Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan

End of Watch: Saturday, January 14, 2012

Correctional Officer Clarence Hammond was shot and killed in a botched robbery attempt as he arrived home at an apartment complex on Harlo Avenue, in Madison Heights, at approximately 12:30 am.

Officer Hammond, who was still in uniform, and his girlfriend had pulled into a parking spot next to a van with an opened door. A subject immediately exited the van and attempted to rob the couple. When he observed Officer Hammond's uniform he struck him in the head with the gun and then shot him.

The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

Officer Hammond was assigned to the Macomb Correctional Facility. He is survived by his two young sons.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21092-correctional-officer-clarence-tariq-hammond#ixzz1jYGF9Is1

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  We regret to inform you that a firefighter from United Hook and Ladder Fire Company in Adams Co. PA was killed in a single vehicle accident in Berwick Township. The Firefighter was responding in his POV to a fire call at the time of the crash. Our sincere condolences to the United Hook and Ladder Fire Company and the firefighters family.

Originally Posted By DO41WORK:
FF LODD 5

Originally Posted By Dan_Gray:
FF#6 just happened in NJ.

Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile

A member of the Hopelawn Volunteer Fire Department died after suffering a heart attack while battling a fatal blaze.

Firefighter Bruce Turcotte, 58, was transported to JF Medical Center in Edison where he later died, according to The Star-Ledger.

Crews responded to 33 Jefferson Street in the Menlo Park Terrace section of the Woodbridge Township.

"Bruce was an outstanding fire fighter and public servant," Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac said. "He loved the fire company. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."


 
The resident who died in the fire was found in the basement of the wood-framed home.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Originally Posted By Dan_Gray:
#7

Firefighter Duane Ibarra, 50, of the Maui County FD was found last night at the station unresponsive. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. 20 year veteran of the fire service.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  It is with deep regret that we advise you that Firefighter III Duane Ibarra, 50, of the Maui County Fire Department, died in the Line of Duty last night (Wednesday 1/18/2012) at the Makawao Fire Station while on duty. Firefighter Ibarra was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. Our sincere condolences to the members of the MFD and family of FF Duane Ibarra. FF Ibarra was a 20 year veteran of the Department. RIP.

Originally Posted By ckichinko:
Is EMS included?  This one was very close to me.

http://www.vafirenews.com/2012/01/lodd-timothy-kyle-southern/

Originally Posted By icebrain:
Atlanta PD Officer Gail Thomas was struck by a drunk driver late Tuesday night while assisting at a single-vehicle wreck

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fallen-atlanta-police-officer-1317411.html

Bio & Incident Details:

Deputy Sheriff James Thacker was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 460, just past Marrowbone Creek Road, at approximately 9:00 pm.

He was en route to Elkhorn City to serve civil papers towards the end of his shift when an SUV crossed the center line and struck his patrol car head-on. The SUV then collided with another vehicle. Deputy Thacker succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Deputy Thacker had served with the Pike County Sheriff's Department for one year and had previously served as an elected county constable for four years.

Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Rogers is the second Aiken PD officer to be shot and killed in a month.

Within 24 hours of responding to an incident on 01/21/2012, Captain Sumner suffered a heart attack. Sumner passed away on 01/24/2012, from complications related to that heart attack. Incident Location: 125 Meadville ST., Edinboro, PA (transfer assignment location) (USNG: 17T NG 7211 3612).  

Reserve Deputy Don Williams died after being involved in a single vehicle accident on South Union Avenue, near Martin Street, in Ozark.

He had just completed serving civil papers when his patrol car left the roadway and struck several parked cars. It is believed that he may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the accident.

Deputy Williams had served as a reserve deputy with the Dale County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Lubbock police officer found dead

February 8, 2012

A seven-year veteran in the Lubbock Police Department was found dead Tuesday, according to police.

Lubbock police received a call Tuesday referencing a possible deceased person in the area of 106th Street and Quinton Avenue, according to a statement issued by Sgt. Jonathan Stewart with the Lubbock Police Department.

There, Officer Diane Daniel was found deceased.

An investigation is ongoing and no criminal charges are anticipated, according to the statement.

Lubbock police officer dead, investigation ongoing

February 8, 2012

An emergency phone call to the Lubbock Police Department on Tuesday lead investigators to the deceased remains of Officer Diane Daniel near 106th Street and Quinton Avenue.

Daniel was a member of the Lubbock Police Department for seven years. The incident is still under investigation, and no cause of death has been identified, LPD officials said.  Authorities do not expect to file criminal charges.

The Daily Toreador will follow up with more information related to the ongoing investigation.

Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Doug Haase, Sr., passed away while on duty from a cause still to be reported. Incident Location: 1550 S Main ST, St. Charles, MO (Station 2, USNG: 15S YC 1834 9442)  

While returning to the fire department, Fire Chief Flint passed away from injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle crash when another vehicle coming from the opposite direction crossed over the center line. Assistant Fire Chief Sharon Petri, a passenger who was riding with Flint at the time of the accident, was injured and remains hospitalized. Investigation into the incident continues by local and state authorities. Incident Location: 6-N East of Fry Road (USNG: 17T NG 6944 3688)

Firefighter Whitacre passed away from injuries sustained when the apparatus he was riding in crashed. Freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions caused by fire tanker operations were possible contributing factors to the accident. Investigation into the incident by local and state authorities continues. Incident Location: U.S. 50 & Timber Ridge Rd, Bloomery, Hampshire, West Virginia 26711 (USNG: 17S QD 2416 5229)  

LITTLE ROCK — A Jacksonville man who drove around barriers at an accident scene and struck two firefighters and a police officer has been arrested on a murder charge after one of them died.

One Jacksonville firefighter was killed while another firefighter and an officer were severely injured when 47-year-old Bryce Allen struck them with a van on State Highway 161 Monday, police said.