Crime & Safety
Firefighter Deaths at All-Time Low
Deaths in Fairfax County have also been historically low in recent years.
Posted by Rachel Hatzipanagos
Sixty-four firefighters died in on-duty deaths in 2012, the second-lowest annual total in 35 years, according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.
The report, released earlier this month, states that nationwide, firefighters reported the lowest number of cardiac death and deaths at structure fires.
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The National Fire Protection Association is a non profit that focuses on research, training, and education in fire, electrical, and building safety.
Deaths while on duty have also been low in Fairfax in recent years.
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In calendar year 2011, there were no deaths among Fairfax County firefighters actively responding to calls, "a first in the department's 62-year history," according to its annual report.
But in 2011, Fairfax County firefighter Horace "Teddy" Pendergrass, a 21-year veteran of the department, passed away while on duty. He died of natural causes.
To view the 2012 Firefighter Fatality Report, visit www.nfpa.org.
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