07-23-2018, 10:12 PM
Also in the southwest region of Puget Sound a firefighter takes his life. It has been a rough week for that area. : (
From the Orting Valley Fire and Rescue Facebook Page:
It’s with a heavy heart that Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and the International Association of Firefighters Local 4459 announce the passing of one of our beloved members, Captain Art Vazquez. Captain Vazquez took his own life as a result of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. The Orting Valley Fire and Rescue family will pull together to make sure they get all the support they need.
While we are hurting with the loss of Captain Vazquez and struggling to understand it, we are extremely grateful for the support we have received from our community and firefighting family. We will not be answering any questions or providing additional information at this time but rather focusing our efforts on supporting Captain Vazquez’s family and the men and women of Orting Valley Fire and Rescue.
Details on the memorial service for Captain Vazquez will be released as soon as they are available. Our thoughts are with Art’s family as we all mourn the loss of our brother during this very difficult time.
From the Orting Valley Fire and Rescue Facebook Page:
It’s with a heavy heart that Orting Valley Fire and Rescue and the International Association of Firefighters Local 4459 announce the passing of one of our beloved members, Captain Art Vazquez. Captain Vazquez took his own life as a result of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. The Orting Valley Fire and Rescue family will pull together to make sure they get all the support they need.
While we are hurting with the loss of Captain Vazquez and struggling to understand it, we are extremely grateful for the support we have received from our community and firefighting family. We will not be answering any questions or providing additional information at this time but rather focusing our efforts on supporting Captain Vazquez’s family and the men and women of Orting Valley Fire and Rescue.
Details on the memorial service for Captain Vazquez will be released as soon as they are available. Our thoughts are with Art’s family as we all mourn the loss of our brother during this very difficult time.