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.
Comrades of a firefighter from Calgary who died while on duty in Jasper National Park stood on the sides of a roadway as a procession mourning his loss made its way past in Hinton, Alta., east of Japer National Park, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Alberta Wildfire
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.
"We are forever grateful for the courageous wildland firefighters who risk their lives every day to protect others," Smith said on X. RCMP said they learned Saturday afternoon that a 24-year-old man with Alberta's fire service was seriously injured by a falling tree while fighting an active fire northeast of Jasper. He was taken from the scene via a STARS air ambulance and later died.
"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.
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