Line of Duty Deaths Database

Benjamin James Polson
Name
Benjamin James Polson
Local
L0073, Fire and EMS Professionals of Saint Louis, Missouri
Gender
Male
Age
33
District
02
Occupation
Fire Fighter
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Caught/Trapped - Fire Progress
Nature of Fatal Injury
Burn - Thermal
Date of Death
1/13/2022
Year Placed On Wall
2023
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Benjamin J. Polson, IAFF 2nd District Local 73, Saint Louis, Missouri. Brother Polson, 33, was killed while fighting a structural fire on January 13, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63123; phone: 314-772-3000. Uniformed Member Walk-through at 7:30 pm.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:00 am at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63108.

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the Local or the family can be sent to IAFF Local 73, 4271 Delor St., Saint Louis MO 63116-2343
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