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LOCAL 244
One Year Ago: 19 Fall in the Line of Duty Fighting Yarnell Fire
Updated On: Jun 30, 2014

June 30, 2014 – The IAFF is remembering the loss of 19 Prescott, Arizona fire fighters killed battling a fast moving wildfire near Yarnell on June 30, 2013. The deaths mark the greatest loss of fire fighter lives in a single incident since September 11.

The fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots are: Robert Caldwell, Travis Clay Carter, Eric Marsh, Jesse Steed, Travis Turbyfill, Clayton Whitted, Andrew Ashcraft, Dustin DeFord, Christopher MacKenzie, Grant McKee, Sean Misner, Scott Norris, Wade Parker, John Percin Jr., Anthony Rose, Joe Thurston, William Warneke, Kevin Woyjeck and Garret Zuppiger. “We will never forget this elite group of men, for they were not just fire fighters, but also husbands, fathers, sons and friends,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “All of them were very young and had much more to do in their lives. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the families today.”

The 20-member Granite Mountain crew was working hard to contain the fire when the fast-moving fire overtook their position. Brendan McDonough survived the incident as he was on lookout duty in a separate location. In the emotional final moments of the memorial service honoring the 19 fallen brothers, McDonough, delivered the Hot Shot’s Prayer. “I miss my brothers,” he said. “I would like to thank my family and everyone else for supporting me.”

Several public remembrances are planned. Additionally, Local 3066 and the 100 Club -- a charity that assists families of fallen fire fighters and police officers -- will be hosting a closed ceremony at the Arizona ¬Pioneer Home Cemetery for the families and area fire fighters.


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