Firefighter killed while fighting fire in a cornfield

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East of Denver, Colorado

Larry Wyant
Larry Wyant, of Joes Fire Department in Colorado.

A firefighter was killed in Colorado last week after he diverted to suppress a fire while he was traveling to attend the funeral of another firefighter.

Larry Wyant of Joes Volunteer Fire Department was attempting to suppress a fire in a cornfield on October 26 about 120 miles east of Denver, Colorado while the firefighters faced a 30 mph wind gusting to 60 mph. Mr. Wyant was out of his truck when the fire burned over his location. He passed away at the scene.

Our sincere condolences go out to Mr. Wyant’s family, friends, and co-workers.

Larry Wyant fatality notification
Larry Wyant fatality notification. US Fire Administration, October 29, 2021.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

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