In 2000, 95 firefighters died in the line of duty as reported by the United States Fire Administration. A final, comprehensive analysis of these deaths will be released by the USFA in the coming months. The following information is a preliminary look at last year’s data. Numbers and interpretation may change as further information becomes available to the USFA. This year’s total of 95 deaths follows the trend set over the past few years, except 1999, which saw an unusual high of 112 firefighter deaths.