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Emergency Apparatus Technician Training and Certification Academy

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The California Fire Mechanics Academy, Inc. is dedicated to providing contemporary professional development and technical training to the emergency apparatus technician. We provide a professional learning environment for all students, and welcome learners from throughout the country.

Cal Fire

News Release
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

CONTACT:

Matt Streck
Fire Captian
(619) 922-4528

RELEASE DATE:

10/9/07

Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty
Bulldozer Rollover Claims Life of
Matthew Will

Matthew Richard Will, a heavy fire equipment operator with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), died this morning as the result of a bulldozer rollover in Monterey County yesterday afternoon.

Will, 30, was battling the Colorado Fire in Monterey County on Monday, October 8 when his bulldozer overturned. He was airlifted to San Jose Regional Medical Center for treatment and died this morning from injuries sustained in the rollover.

Will, a resident of Hollister, was assigned to Hollister Air Attack Base in the San Benito Monterey Unit. He started with CAL FIRE, then known as CDF, on May 19, 2003 as a heavy fire equipment operator. He recently graduated from the department’s fire academy in Ione.

Immediate survivors include his wife, Diana Will, his son Trysten, 10, and daughter Elsie, 8.

Additional information will be forthcoming from CAL FIRE as it develops.

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Matt had been a CFMA student for the past three years. Everyone affiliated with the California Fire Mechanics Academy, Inc. sends there condolences to Matt’s family, friends and fire service family.

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CLOSED CLASSES

CFM-115        Fire Pumps and Accessories
FM-124          Welding Technology
FM-223          Complete Air Brake Service

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