USFA LODD: Oregon Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 09.04.2018

Firefighter II Eric Christopher Aarseth, 20, worked the Horns Mountain Fire in Washington on August 27, 2018 and was released at 6:00 p.m.  On August 28, 2018 Firefighter Aarseth was found unresponsive at his home in Oregon. Reports indicate that Firefighter Aarseth developed pneumonia which became septic. Firefighter Aarseth was treated at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon, but was taken off life support on Sept. 3 after suffering irreversible damage to his organs. Eric Christopher Aarseth passed away early the following morning on September 4, 2018.
   
Our condolences to the Aarseth Family & Friends, Miller Timber Services, and to all affected by Firefighter II Eric Christopher Aarseth’s passing. 

To date, 67 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)