HINTON, Alta. — Comrades of a firefighter from Calgary who died while on duty in Jasper National Park stood on the sides of a roadway on Sunday morning as a procession mourning his loss rode by.
Firefighters, some wearing yellow uniforms, others in orange, stood along the route in Hinton, Alta., east of Jasper National Park, side by side with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in combat fatigues, who have been assisting fire crews battle the flames.
Parks Canada, which has jurisdiction of firefighting in the park, said in a statement that the firefighter's crew provided immediate first aid. The park's rescue staff responded, the statement said, and together with the provincial crew used a wheeled stretcher to transport the injured firefighter to the nearest helipad.
"Heartbroken by the news that a firefighter has lost his life while battling the wildfires in Jasper. He served Albertans with unwavering bravery, and his loss is deeply felt," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on X.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also expressed her sadness at the tragic loss and offered condolences to the family and friends of the firefighter.
An evacuation order for Jasper and Jasper National Park remains in effect. Parks Canada reported Saturday that the fire in the park was still burning out of control and was estimated to be 32,000 hectares.
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