On August 11, 2020, Fire Engineer Peter Hein, 61, was working with the U.S. Forest Service at the Stagecoach Wildfire in Kern County. He suffered a medical emergency and was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Our condolences to the Hein Family & Friends, Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Engineer Peter Hein's passing.
To date, 51 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. 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.
