In memory of Senior Firefighter Patrick Trout

Patrick Trout, Senior Firefighter of Detroit Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on January 5, 2026 in Detroit, MI.

Record

• Rank: Senior Firefighter
• Department: Detroit Fire Department
• Location: Detroit, MI
• End of watch: January 5, 2026
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 12
• Age: 47

Circumstances

While on duty from January 4, 2026, through January 5, 2026, Senior Firefighter Patrick Trout responded with Squad 4 to multiple emergency incidents, including a working structure fire. While operating inside the structure during fire suppression activities under conditions of heavy smoke and limited visibility, debris struck Senior Firefighter Trout on the head. Despite the impact, he continued performing firefighting duties and completed the incident with his crew. After completing his shift, Senior Firefighter Trout returned home where he began experiencing severe headaches and head pain. Later that evening, his condition deteriorated, and emergency services were summoned to his home after he became unresponsive. Despite resuscitative efforts by responding police and fire personnel, Senior Firefighter Trout was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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.