Chris Seelye

Department Information

USDA Forest Service
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters
215 Melody Lane
Wenatchee, Washington 98801

Chief: Forest Supervisor Rebecca Heath

Firefighter Chris Seelye, under contract with the USDA Forest Service, suffered a medical emergency while battling the Wenatchee Complex Fire. Firefighter Seelye was treated by incident medical personnel and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he passed away later that evening.

ProvisionalFatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify
fatality incident information.

Age:  
Rank: Firefighter 
Classification: Wildland Contract 
Incident Date: Sep 17, 2012 
Date of Death: Sep 17, 2012 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Nature of Death: Heart Attack 
Activity Type: Support 
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire 
Fixed Property Use: Outdoor Property