Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
The stabbing death of Capt. Alison Russo-Elling brings up new fears for providers in the field and raises old questions regarding personal safety
As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling鈥檚 death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that EMS providers are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
James 鈥淛immy鈥� Scanlon, 38, felt unwell while driving and later died from a heart attack
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Juan Wilson was an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, according to Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734
鈥淩est easy chief,鈥� Wayne Township Fire & Rescue posted about Mark Miller. 鈥淭hank you for all of your dedication and years of service.鈥�
鈥淚t was a beautiful ceremony, and we鈥檙e very proud to be here,鈥� said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
A bystander saw the Pilcher鈥檚 ambulance and got the EMS providers out, but paramedic and retired firefighter Don Parrish did not survive
Dozens of EMS providers watched from a courtroom gallery as Peter Zisopoulos entered his plea in a video feed from a Bellevue Hospital bed
Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said Russo 鈥渕entored many new EMTs and paramedics, cared deeply for the communities she served, and set an incredible example鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to imagine the squad without her,鈥� said Huntington Community First Aid Squad Chief David Kaufman
鈥淲e are so sad,鈥� said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. 鈥淭he members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.鈥�
鈥淪he knew how to do her job, and she knew how to do your job too,鈥� said Michael Greco, now vice president of EMS Local 2507
306 active and retired FDNY members 鈥� including firefighters and EMS members 鈥� have died of 9/11-related illnesses
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling joined the department as an EMT in 1998 and was promoted to paramedic in 2002 before becoming a lieutenant in 2016
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling served New York for 25 years and responded to the 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center
Lt. Alison Russo-Elling (61) was stabbed multiple times, according to police
Johnathian Myers was recognized for 鈥渄istinguished acts of honor and heroism, performed with courage, and without hesitation or regard to their own personal safety鈥�
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
鈥淗is loss will be felt by many, especially those patients and the community he served,鈥� Cottage Hose Ambulance & Rescue wrote about Edward (Ned) J. Hayes
Even as time and distance separate us from 9/11 and memories begin to fade, the NFFF remains committed to Never Forget fallen firefighters and their families
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
West End Ambulance Paramedic Janice Keen-Livingston was assisting at a crash scene when she was struck by a truck in 2015
鈥淲hat we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody鈥檚 mental health and wellness,鈥� said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
FDNY EMS Lt. Dwight Scott and EMTs Christopher Juanilla and Tiffany Robledo received the honor
The families of the victims have received death certificates, but they also need autopsy reports or toxicology tests to get benefits
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First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy 鈥淒rew鈥� Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
Andrew Barr, 28, was a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department and an officer with with Cayce Public Safety
Hope Fire Company Chief Isaac 鈥淒ave鈥� Hassen Sr. previously worked as a medic and as a police officer
Police continue to investigate and have identified a person of interest
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