The decedents in the 112 completed claims came from throughout the United States, and the majority worked for fire departments. Table 4 displays demographic information about the decedents and Figure 5 displays the type of public safety agencies in which the decedents worked.
Table 4: Demographics of Completed Hometown Heroes
Act Claims as of November 29, 2007
| Number | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of Decedent | Median Age | 51 | |
| Range of Ages | 24 - 78 | ||
| Gender of Decedent | Male | 111 | 99.1% |
| Female | 1 | 0.9% | |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack | 105 | 93.8% |
| Stroke | 6 | 5.4% | |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.9% | |
Source: PSOB claims determinations
Figure 5: Types of Public Safety Agencies From Completed
Hometown Heroes Act Claims as of November 29, 2007
| Note: The “Other” category includes agencies such as the National Park Service, corrections systems, and local wildlife departments. Source: PSOB claims determinations |