Firefighter killed in line of duty in Prince George Fire Centre region: BC Wildfire Service | 24CA News
A contract firefighter was fatally injured in northern B.C. whereas responding to a wildfire on Friday, in accordance with the BC Wildfire Service.
Information is restricted at the moment, although BC Wildfire mentioned it occurred within the Prince George Fire Centre area.
More data is anticipated to be launched on Saturday.
“The No. 1 priority for us is the privacy of the individual’s family and more information should be available in the coming days,” Jean Strong mentioned, a B.C. wildfire data officer.
Global News has reached out to police, BC Emergency Health Services, and the Ambulance Paramedics of BC for data.
It is the second demise this fireplace season in B.C.
Devyn Gale, 19, was killed on July 13 when she was struck by a falling tree in a distant space close to Hiren Creek, simply north of Revelstoke.
A procession was held in Revelstoke for her tragic demise on July 22, the place a whole bunch lined the road to pay respects to the fallen firefighter.
Two days after Gale was killed, one other firefighter was killed within the Northwest Territories whereas battling a wildfire on July 15. Adam Yeadon, 25, was killed by a falling tree.
Yeadon — from Fort Liard, a hamlet within the southwest nook of the Northwest Territories — was battling a wildfire within the Fort Liard district. He leaves behind a two-year-old daughter.
And in northern Alberta, helicopter pilot Ryan Gould, 41, was killed when his helicopter crashed whereas helping in wildfire efforts on July 19.
The Bell 205A helicopter, operated by Valhalla Helicopters, went down in a marshy space northeast of Peace River.
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Speaking to Global News, Ryan’s spouse, Carlyn Gould, mentioned her husband’s old flame was flying.
“He had been doing this for over 20 years. He was very experienced in wildfires,” she mentioned.
Carlyn described Ryan as her rock — a “real-life hero.”
“I call him a hero because in the 20 years of flying fires across Canada, in the U.S., and in Australia, he has kept many crews safe from being taken out in fires. He has saved people’s homes and their livelihoods. He has taken care of the people, and not just fought the fires.”
She added “he was very convicted and hard-working. He wore his heart on his sleeve. He was our protector. He loved our kids, me, his family, his community. He loved his work. It was more than just a job; it was a second family.”
Gould leaves behind his spouse and two sons.
— More to return
— With information from Amy Judd, Emily Mertz, Elizabeth McSheffrey
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