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Frank Funston

Firefighter

Firefighter Funston was working a Montana wildfire when he became ill and was assisted from the fireline. Funston went to the hospital for treatment then returned to his hotel room where he died two days later of a cause still to be determined by the Lincoln County Coroner.
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Department information

Kootenai National Forest
1101 US Hwy. #2 West

Libby, Montana 59923

Chief: Bob Castaneda

Age: 47
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Volunteer
Incident date: August 27, 2000 10:00
Date of death: August 29, 2000
Activity type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed property use: Outdoor Property

Last updated: June 13, 2012

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