Not_A_Llama
05-23-2020, 10:22
So as to build equivalent awareness and statement of the impact of COVID19 on the fire service, a limited selection of LODD from April 2020 onward is being posted.
Robert David Reisinger, Firefighter/ Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic Robert David Reisinger responded to a medical emergency on March 24, 2020. The patient had a known case of COVID-19. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger subsequently contracted the virus. He was quarantined at home and was scheduled to return to work on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Monday evening, April 27, 2020, he suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. Upon arrival, hospital staff performed a COVID-19 test which came back positive. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from the stroke that was attributed to COVID-19.
Department information
River Grove Fire Department
2601 Thatcher Avenue
River Grove, Illinois 60171
Chief: Sean Flynn
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.
Age: 57
Rank: Firefighter/ Paramedic
Classification: Part-Time (Paid)
Incident date: March 24, 2020
Date of death: April 29, 2020
Cause of death: Exposure
Nature of death: Cerebrovascular Accident
Activity type: EMS/Patient Care
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Fixed property use: Residential
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/fatalityData/detail?fatalityId=4912
Robert David Reisinger, Firefighter/ Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic Robert David Reisinger responded to a medical emergency on March 24, 2020. The patient had a known case of COVID-19. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger subsequently contracted the virus. He was quarantined at home and was scheduled to return to work on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Monday evening, April 27, 2020, he suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. Upon arrival, hospital staff performed a COVID-19 test which came back positive. Firefighter/Paramedic Reisinger passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from the stroke that was attributed to COVID-19.
Department information
River Grove Fire Department
2601 Thatcher Avenue
River Grove, Illinois 60171
Chief: Sean Flynn
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.
Age: 57
Rank: Firefighter/ Paramedic
Classification: Part-Time (Paid)
Incident date: March 24, 2020
Date of death: April 29, 2020
Cause of death: Exposure
Nature of death: Cerebrovascular Accident
Activity type: EMS/Patient Care
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Fixed property use: Residential
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/fatalityData/detail?fatalityId=4912