U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration announces the official line of duty death of Firefighter Paul Warhola, 47, of the Fire Department City of New York, on August 14, 2009.

Firefighter Warhola, who was driving the fire engine, responded with other members of Engine 221 to a fire alarm activation in Brooklyn, New York, on August 12, 2009. Upon arrival, Firefighter Warhola checked for a working fire hydrant outside the structure while other firefighters entered the building to investigate. When the other firefighters returned to the street, Firefighter Warhola was experiencing dizziness and had difficulty breathing. As a result, he was provided medical treatment and was transported back to the firehouse. After examining Firefighter Warhola at the firehouse, paramedics recognized his symptoms as possibly stroke-related and transported him to the hospital. Firefighter Warhola’s condition worsened, however, and he passed away at the hospital on August 14, 2009.

Funeral Arrangements:
Pending

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Pending

Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Paul Warhola at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 62 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2009; 60 from incidents that occurred in 2009 and two from a previous year incident. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....

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