The Prescott community is in mourning, as news spread of the sudden passing of Dylan Wallace, a firefighter recruit who tragically died in an off-duty incident on May 16. Wallace, a devoted member of the Prescott/Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Joint Fire Academy, was slated to celebrate his commencement this June.
In a heartfelt statement, Prescott Fire Chief Holger Durre expressed the collective heartache, "We extend our deepest sympathies to Dylan’s family, friends, fellow recruits, and all whose lives he touched and who cared for him," as reported by The Prescott Times. The request was made for the media to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult period.
As the community remembers Wallace, other fire departments share in the grief. Central Arizona Fire and Medical released a comment on Prescott Fire's post, remarking, "Dylan’s dedication, spirit, and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten." Similarly, the Kingman Fire Department extended their condolences, with a representative telling FOX 10 Phoenix, "We extend our deepest condolences to Dylan's family, friends, and fire department colleagues."
Wallace's untimely death was the result of a paragliding incident which occurred in Yavapai County, according to the Prescott Fire Department. While the community grieves, those wishing to pay tribute to Wallace's memory, can do so through donations to two firefighter charities, www.prescottffcharities.org or the www.ericmarshfoundation.org, as encouragement from the department's outreach.
