Yeah, reports were one person trapped in the house. Sounded like the crew went in to search and got trapped due to fire spread and then part way through the mayday the homeowner was found 200ft back in the woods with a self inflicted gsw.
Just a reminder to always have your affairs in order if you’re in this line of work regardless of your age. Also not a bad idea to write down anything that you want your loved ones to know & keep it in a safe place just in case. You never know.
First reports I'm hearing, home owner did a murder/suicide but lit their house on fire first.
Yeah, reports were one person trapped in the house. Sounded like the crew went in to search and got trapped due to fire spread and then part way through the mayday the homeowner was found 200ft back in the woods with a self inflicted gsw.
Worked with one of them. Just started on the job and finished the academy. This hits hard.
Sorry for your loss, heard his was a vol at new market, they always fill in for us
That’s super sad most likely their first fire and it turns out to be his last, I’m sorry for your loss stay strong.
This is so heartbreaking.
Fuck.
That is terrible news. My condolences to the family, friends and fellow crew.
10 mins into the incident, primary search was negative.
sounds like NIOSH has another report to write…
Rest In Peace.
Damn this is my area, horrible
Ballon frame.
Damn. I know the area. That's really rare for FF death around there.
Not rare enough.
Rest easy, brothers. This is devastating.
We'll have the next watch. Rest easy. You deserve peace.
Just a reminder to always have your affairs in order if you’re in this line of work regardless of your age. Also not a bad idea to write down anything that you want your loved ones to know & keep it in a safe place just in case. You never know.
This is a few Counties away from me. So sad. RIP Brothers.