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On the evening of December 27, 1983, firefighters in Buffalo, New York responded to a call regarding a propane gas leak. Shortly after their arrival, the propane ignited, leveling a warehouse and causing a wide swath of damage. Five firefighters and two civilians were killed in the blast and dozens more injured.
Full Version: 20 years after the 9/11 attacks, Buffalo Fire and Police members reflect on time at Ground Zero
Below is a list of the deadliest firefighter disasters in the United States, in which more than five firefighters died. "Firefighter" is defined as a professional trained to fight fires. Hence the 1933 Griffith Park fire is excluded, as it killed 29 untrained civilians.
The Buffalo Fire Department provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical services to the city of Buffalo, New York. The department serves a population of 278,349 people in a geographic area of 40.38 square miles (104.6 km 2 ).
A decision by the family of the late Jared Kneale to share the cause of his death is an immeasurable act of courage, public service and grace. The 42-year-old Canton firefighter/paramedic died ...
A former fire commissioner in Buffalo, New York, Garnell Whitfield Jr. said he has dedicated his life to speaking out against white supremacy and the nation's epidemic of gun violence to honor his ...
Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr. is the former fire commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Department in Buffalo, New York and a social justice advocate. He received national attention for spreading awareness of white supremacy and domestic terrorism after his mother, Ruth Whitfield, was killed in the 2022 Buffalo shooting.
Worcester firefighter died in Stockholm Road blaze on Nov. 13, 2019. Memorial unveiled at fire station as city marks 5 years since death of fire Lt. Jason Menard Skip to main content