Firefighter passes away in rollover near Castor
A firefighter in central Alberta has died following a tragic accident Friday night.
The death occurred near Castor, about 90 minutes east of Red Deer, and 40 minutes east of Stettler, within the County of Paintearth. RCMP say the precise location was on Range Road 133 near Highway 599.
According to police, while en route to the location of an MVC, a fire truck lost control and rolled at about 8 p.m. Preliminary investigation has determined that road conditions may have been a factor.
“[This] is a reminder to all first responders how dangerous our jobs are,” says Sgt. John Pike, Coronation RCMP. “Our hearts go out to their families and our partners in Castor fire department.”