Firefighter Matthew David Goodnature, 21, on July 29 at 1830hrs, died while on-duty from injuries sustained from a fall while assigned to the Launch Fire in Oregon. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by National Forest, state, and local authorities.
Our condolences to the Goodnature Family & Friends, the Fremont-Winema National Forrest and to all affected by Firefighter Matthew David Goodnature's passing.
To date, 52 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2014. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)
