LODD: FF Eduardo Teran, 43, Riverside CA (Updated)

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Teran, Eduardo

Age: 43 

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 

Rank: Firefighter 

Nature of Death: Heart Attack 

Classification: Career 

Emergency Duty: Yes   

Incident Date: 11/05/2005 

Duty Type: On-Scene Fire 

Incident Time: 16:10 

Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) 

Death Date: 11/05/2005 

Fixed Prop. Use: Residential 

Fire Dept. Info: City of Riverside Fire Department

3775 Fairmount Blvd.

Riverside , California  92501

Chief: Tedd Laycock

  

Initial Summary:    Firefighter Teran died while engaged in firefighting activities immediately following a residential structure fire.

The cause of death is pending results of an autopsy, however, it was reported that Teran collapsed at the scene and went into cardiac arrest.

Riverside Fire Department paramedics performed advanced life support (ALS) on Teran before American Medical Response (AMR) transported him to Kaiser Hospital in Riverside where he was pronounced dead at 1910hrs.   

Memorial Fund Info: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Burn Institute of the Inland Empire, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center at 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton, CA 92324, in recognition of Firefighter Teranâ019s involvement with the Centerâ019s Kids Burn Camp. 

US Fire Admin

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UPDATE:

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Arson: The Crime That Kills Firefighters

Arson. Firefighters see the hurt of this crime on a daily basis. This week, our Brother Eduardo “Ed” Teran of the City of Riverside (California) Fire Department paid the ultimate price in response to that crime.

From the City of Riverside Fire Department:

$5000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST

The November 5, 2005, house fire where Firefighter Eduardo “Ed” Teran collapsed and went into full arrest has been determined to be an arson fire. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of $5,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons found responsible for setting the fire. The number to call is 1-888-ATF-FIRE. The Riverside City Arson Task Force, consisting of members of ATF and the City of Riverside Fire and Police Departments, is aggressively pursuing this case and is urging that anyone having any information about the fire please call (951) 358-2799.

John A. Torres, Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said:

"ATF remains committed to bringing to justice the person or persons responsible for committing such a cowardly act."

For information about our Brother Eduardo "Ed" Turan and memorial services, please visit:

www.riversideca.gov/fire

www.rcfa1067.org

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman

Los Angeles Fire Department

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x635, thanks for the update. My thoughts and prayers are with the City of Riverside FD and FF Teran's family and friends.

Hope somebody comes forth with info on the arsonist !!!