On July 8 a firefighter on the Six Rivers National Forest died during physical training activities, according to media articles and the Wildland Firefighter Foundation which reported that the Forest issued this press release.
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“Dear Six Rivers Family and Friends,
It saddens me to announce the untimely death of a William Jaros. William, Bill a firefighter with the forest service for over twelve years was with engine crew 312 assigned to the Gasquet/NRA Ranger District.
[Saturday June 8], Bill was on a conditioning hike with several crew members and became ill, then collapsed. Immediate life-saving efforts were initiated, however Bill was not able to be revived.
A Critical Incident Stress Management team was been requested and are in route to the Gasquet/NRA district to support all that would like to talk about this sudden and tragic loss of life.
In accordance with agency protocols, a serious incident team will be arriving on the Gasquet/NRA district to gather all information concerning the loss of our fallen Six Rivers Family member. I will personally be on the Gasquet/NRA Ranger district to assist in all aspects related to Bills passing.
As we get more information surrounding Bill’s sudden and untimely passing, I will provide you this information in a timely manner. It is my intention to have an all Forest Members VTC meeting on Monday to provide you with the latest information as it becomes available.
My heartfelt condolences goes out to all that have served with Bill. This is a difficult time for the forest, and together we will make it through.
My heart and prayers goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of Bill—it is a loss for us all.
Sincerely
Michael Green
Acting Forest Supervisor”
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Our sincere condolences go out to Mr. Jaros’s family, friends, and coworkers.
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers your way.
My condolences to the family and friends of William Jaros. Our country is so blessed to have men like him who have died trying to save our natural forest land. So many travel to these lands to hike, camp, or simply want to seek respite in the peace of the woods. Again, Bill will be in our prayers as well as your family. May he rest in peace.
Marilyn Crawford
Mesa, AZ