Quebec Firefighter Killed During Training

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Quebec Firefighter Killed During Training

Updated: 06-07-2005 02:36:22 PM

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The Hudson, Quebec Canada Fire Department has announced the death of one of their firefighters during a training exercise.

James Ratcliffe, 20, volunteer firefighter, died Monday, June 6 following a tragic accident during marine rescue training on the Lake of Two Mountains.

According to the investigators, it appears that the firefighter fell from a boat during an exercise and hit his head on the boat's motor. He was transported to the hospital where he was declared dead.

James graduated from Hudson High in June 2002. He became a volunteer firefighter in October 2003 and was currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ottawa. He had recently returned home for the summer and resumed his volunteer firefighting duties.

In its first 18 months of operation, this rescue boat has performed six successful rescue missions on the Lake of Two Mountains.

Ratcliffe is survived by his parents, Peter and Diane, and his sister Jessica

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condolences to his family and friends