In memory of Firefighter Todd B. Pendleton

Todd B. Pendleton, Firefighter of Goldsby Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on March 20, 2026 in Goldsby, OK.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter
• Department: Goldsby Volunteer Fire Department
• Location: Goldsby, OK
• End of watch: March 20, 2026
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 12
• Age: 62

Circumstances

Firefighter Todd Pendleton was responding to a structure fire as a passenger in a tanker truck carrying 3,000 gallons of water. While in route, the vehicle went off the roadway to the right. It then re-entered the roadway, crossed to the left, struck a tree, rolled over, and struck two more trees before coming to a rest. Firefighter Pendleton suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Another firefighter with the Goldsby Volunteer Fire Department who was driving the vehicle, Firefighter Bryan Jenkins, also suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.