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Bryant McGowan

Firefighter Cadet

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Firefighter Cadet Bryant McGowan was at a training exercise when he suffered a medical emergency and collapsed. He was immediately taken to the Huntsville Hospital where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues.

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

Department information

Huntsville Fire & Rescue
PO Box 308
Huntsville, Alabama 35804

Chief: Howard McFarlen

Age: 31
Rank: Firefighter Cadet
Classification: Career
Incident date: July 28, 2022 5:30 p.m.
Date of death: July 28, 2022
Cause of death: Unknown
Nature of death: Unknown
Activity type: Fitness Activity
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Training
Fixed property use: Educational

Last updated: August 01, 2022