FF Supervisor Audie Cross, 44, Nevada-ATV Rollover

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Cross, Audie  

Age: 44  

Cause of Death: Struck By  

Rank: Firefighter Crew Supervisor III  

Nature of Death: Trauma  

Classification: Career  

Emergency Duty: No    

Incident Date: 06/03/2005  

Duty Type: Other On-Duty  

Incident Time: 15:00  

Activity Type: Riding Vehicle/Apparatus  

Death Date: 06/03/2005  

Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property  

Fire Dept. Info: Nevada Division of Forestry

2525 South Carson Street, Carson City NV 89706

911 Falcon Lane, Elko, NV 89802

Carson City , Nevada  89706

Chief: Peter Anderson, State Forester Firewarden

   

Initial Summary:    Audie Cross, Firefighter Crew Supervisor and his 12 person crew were engaged in a conservation project while statusing as an Initial Attack wildland fire crew.  

Three large wildfires were burning in Nevada and thunderstorms/lightening was forcasted.  

Mr. Cross was involved in an ATV roll over which resulted in his death. An investigation is ongoing.    

Memorial Fund Info: Audie Cross leaves a loving wife four sons and three daughters. C/o Nevada Division of Forestry, 2525 South Carson Street, Carson City NV 89706

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