2008 LODD report

Last year, 114 firefighters died on duty in the United States.
Preliminary reports gathered by the U.S. Fire Administration show that's four fewer than during 2007.

U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade said: "The tragic losses of on-duty firefighters in 2008 are a reminder of the necessary commitment and efforts by firefighters in all fire departments across the United States to focus on and improve our operational safety. We understand all too well that many of these losses are preventable. The USFA remains dedicated to continuing our efforts to ensure 2009 is a year where we reduce these losses of firefighters by families, communities and the fire service."
The USFA keeps track of firefighters killed on duty across the country. More information is available at USFA Fire Fatalities
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/