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On 1/6/19 Steven Pollard (TL170) died while operating at an MVA on the belt parkway…continued RIP. Thoughts to family and members of 257/170/58.
Remembering LODD Steven Pollard TL170
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Alexandria Fire Dept (VA) lost a Paramedic, Josh Weissman, in the firehouse next to mine in a very similar tragic incident in 2012. His company responded to a reported car fire with persons trapped on I 395 just outside Washington DC. It was on an overpass and there was a 3-foot wide gap for a very short distance between barriers of north-south traffic. Limited visibility due to darkness, rain, headlights and the vehicle fire made the gap very difficult to see. Josh jumped over barrier for a possible rescue and fell thru the gap 30 feet to the creek below. There are still no warning markings.
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Continued Rest in Peace.
Working on highways and bridge always dangerous - other LODDs:
Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighter William “Scott” Tanksley, 40, was killed while assisting in a motor vehicle crash on Monday. Colleagues, friends and the little league team Tanksley coached shared their memories of the veteran firefighter.
A Dallas firefighter died Monday night after he fell about 40 feet from an icy overpass onto a bridge below.
The firefighter, identified as 40-year-old William Scott Tanksley, was among emergency crews assisting a motorist in Southwest Dallas on a flyover from eastbound Interstate 20 to Spur 408.
Initial reports indicated a passing car slid on the ice and struck Tanksley, forcing him over the side of the bridge and onto an overpass below.
"A lot of people got out of their cars," said witness Antuanette Parram. "He was just laying there."
Parram said the fireman — in uniform but not wearing a helmet — was face down and unresponsive.
"There was nothing we could do," Parram said.
Fellow rescuers initially called for a CareFlite air ambulance, but weather conditions were too poor to fly. Tanksley was rushed by ground ambulance to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas where he was pronounced dead upon arrival, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
"The members of Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) are working through the sudden loss of our brother William Scott Tanksley. Scott was a husband, father, brother and son to his biological family, and we are embracing them and meeting their immediate needs as we move through this sudden and unexpected loss. To the members of DFR, Scott's loss is a challenging, our hearts are heavy, however we will press on providing the citizens of Dallas the best service we can," said Joel Lavendar, with DFR, in a news release Tuesday.
Earlier in the day Tuesday, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings released the following statement.
“Dallas mourns the loss of one of our own, Dallas firefighter William Scott Tanksley. As a member of Dallas Fire-Rescue for 14 years, Tanksley dedicated his life to serving the residents of our city in time of need. His death proves what a dangerous job our firefighters are tasked with every day. On behalf of the City of Dallas, I extend heartfelt condolences to the Tanksley Family and the entire Dallas Fire-Rescue team,” said Rawlings.
Tanksley, who was assigned to Fire Station 12, leaves behind a wife and three children.
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Cody Traber, who served Spokane County Fire District 9 for 18 years, fell from a bridge while investigating a reported brush fire.
Spokane County Fire District 9 Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Traber.
A veteran Spokane County Fire District 9 firefighter died after responding to a brush fire.
The district announced that Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Traber, an 18-year member of District 9, responded to a brush fire about 10 p.m. Thursday.
Traber was investigating the fire when he fell from a bridge at Interstate 395 and Wandermere, according to KXLY-TV.
Traber previously worked with Cheney Fire Department, Stevens County Fire District #1 and the Department of Natural Resources Arcadia District.
"This a very difficult time for the Traber family and our Fire 9 Family," Fire Chief Jack Cates wrote on the district's Facebook page.
Traber leaves behind his wife, Allisyn and four young children.
Dallas Firefighter Killed After Being Thrown From Overpass
Fireman was working at accident scene when he was hit by car
By Scott Gordon • Published February 10, 2014
Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighter William “Scott” Tanksley, 40, was killed while assisting in a motor vehicle crash on Monday. Colleagues, friends and the little league team Tanksley coached shared their memories of the veteran firefighter.
A Dallas firefighter died Monday night after he fell about 40 feet from an icy overpass onto a bridge below.
The firefighter, identified as 40-year-old William Scott Tanksley, was among emergency crews assisting a motorist in Southwest Dallas on a flyover from eastbound Interstate 20 to Spur 408.
Initial reports indicated a passing car slid on the ice and struck Tanksley, forcing him over the side of the bridge and onto an overpass below.
"A lot of people got out of their cars," said witness Antuanette Parram. "He was just laying there."
Parram said the fireman — in uniform but not wearing a helmet — was face down and unresponsive.
"There was nothing we could do," Parram said.
Fellow rescuers initially called for a CareFlite air ambulance, but weather conditions were too poor to fly. Tanksley was rushed by ground ambulance to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas where he was pronounced dead upon arrival, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
"The members of Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) are working through the sudden loss of our brother William Scott Tanksley. Scott was a husband, father, brother and son to his biological family, and we are embracing them and meeting their immediate needs as we move through this sudden and unexpected loss. To the members of DFR, Scott's loss is a challenging, our hearts are heavy, however we will press on providing the citizens of Dallas the best service we can," said Joel Lavendar, with DFR, in a news release Tuesday.
Earlier in the day Tuesday, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings released the following statement.
“Dallas mourns the loss of one of our own, Dallas firefighter William Scott Tanksley. As a member of Dallas Fire-Rescue for 14 years, Tanksley dedicated his life to serving the residents of our city in time of need. His death proves what a dangerous job our firefighters are tasked with every day. On behalf of the City of Dallas, I extend heartfelt condolences to the Tanksley Family and the entire Dallas Fire-Rescue team,” said Rawlings.
Tanksley, who was assigned to Fire Station 12, leaves behind a wife and three children.
Dallas Firefighter Killed After Being Thrown From Overpass
A Dallas firefighter died Monday night when he fell about 40 feet from one elevated bridge onto another.
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WA Firefighter Dies in Fall from Bridge Investigating Fire
Aug. 27, 2021Cody Traber, who served Spokane County Fire District 9 for 18 years, fell from a bridge while investigating a reported brush fire.
Spokane County Fire District 9 Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Traber.
A veteran Spokane County Fire District 9 firefighter died after responding to a brush fire.
The district announced that Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Traber, an 18-year member of District 9, responded to a brush fire about 10 p.m. Thursday.
Traber was investigating the fire when he fell from a bridge at Interstate 395 and Wandermere, according to KXLY-TV.
Traber previously worked with Cheney Fire Department, Stevens County Fire District #1 and the Department of Natural Resources Arcadia District.
"This a very difficult time for the Traber family and our Fire 9 Family," Fire Chief Jack Cates wrote on the district's Facebook page.
Traber leaves behind his wife, Allisyn and four young children.
Right on. Tough time of year for their families.
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May they all rest eternally peaceful.
Continued Rest in Peace Brother. Prayers to Pollard family & FD Family.
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Seems like the fire service needs to start insisting on firefighter warning/safety/restraint devices be incorporated into all public bridges or overpasses. One of us out there will come up with the perfect design, and then sell it to the DOT; and make it a standard.
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One step in the right direction is dispatch alerting all responding companies on highway bridge boxes that “an open gap exists between roadways use caution”. Hear it a lot on the Belt PKWY in BK. Signs were put up along the highway too. Think it was a direct result of this incident.