Idaho Fallen Firefighters Foundation

07/13/2025

R.I.P. Brothers, Wishing all the families peace and grace during this difficult time. We have your back!

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

Incident Type: Tysdal Update
Date and Time of Incident: July 2, 2025
Reporting Officer: Deputy Fire Marshal Craig Etherton PIO
Reporting Officer Phone: 208-659-8986
Reporting Officer Email: [email protected]

Narrative:
CDA Firefighter-Engineer Dave Tysdal Update

Dave is still in the ICU and his condition has improved from critical to stable condition.
Doctors performed a third successful surgery today. He suffered severe chest trauma and is now off a ventilator and talking.
He also suffered spinal trauma during the incident; doctors are optimistic but say he has a long recovery ahead of him.

End of Release

07/03/2025

REST IN PEACE: This is Coeur d'Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison. He was one of two firefighters killed in an ambush Sunday in Idaho.

Chief Morrison joined the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department in 1996 and served in many roles throughout his career.

He was just 52. Please keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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07/03/2025

It is with a heavy heart we need to remember those families and departments that have been impacted by the incident that happened in North Idaho. Please keep all those effected in your thoughts and prayers.