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Firefighter Nation Members Mourn Virginia Line of Duty Death
We regret to announce the line of duty passing of Firefighter Nation member Cecilia Turnbough.
According to Statter 911, 43-year-old EMT the died while training Sunday afternoon. The mother of three was taking Firefighter I after eight years on the EMS side of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department (Prince William County, Virginia).
While the class was participating in the maze at the county training academy, Turnbough did not come out and instructors found her in cardiac arrest.
Her husband, Chris (FFN Profile), is a volunteer lieutenant with Dale City, according to Statter 911. One of her sons, currently serving in the Navy, is also a member.
Official Department Statement
This afternoon, EMT Cecilia Turnbough, of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department died during a routine training exercise as part of an entry level Firefighter certification class. The training involved maneuvering through a maze. Training was conducted with no smoke or fire. The incident occurred at the Prince William County Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville. EMT Turnbough was transported by the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue to Prince William Hospital, where she was treated and later pronounced dead.
Cecilia was 42 years old, was a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and had served as a volunteer for the past eight years with the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. She had recently begun training to expand her capabilities to include firefighting.
The entire Fire and Rescue family would like to express its condolences to EMT Turnbough’s family, including her husband, Lt. Chris Turnbough of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. Information about services will be posted on the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Web site (www.dcvfd.org) when available.
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While the class was participating in the maze at the county training academy, Turnbough did not come out and instructors found her in cardiac arrest.
Her husband, Chris (FFN Profile), is a volunteer lieutenant with Dale City, according to Statter 911. One of her sons, currently serving in the Navy, is also a member.
Official Department Statement
This afternoon, EMT Cecilia Turnbough, of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department died during a routine training exercise as part of an entry level Firefighter certification class. The training involved maneuvering through a maze. Training was conducted with no smoke or fire. The incident occurred at the Prince William County Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville. EMT Turnbough was transported by the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue to Prince William Hospital, where she was treated and later pronounced dead.
Cecilia was 42 years old, was a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and had served as a volunteer for the past eight years with the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. She had recently begun training to expand her capabilities to include firefighting.
The entire Fire and Rescue family would like to express its condolences to EMT Turnbough’s family, including her husband, Lt. Chris Turnbough of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department. Information about services will be posted on the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department Web site (www.dcvfd.org) when available.
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Firefighter, 42, dies during training
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Plott on
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Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. She will truly be missed by her family, EMT family and Firefighter family I am sure.
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Permalink Reply by Roy Walker on
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On behalf of your Canadian brotherhood please accept our sincere condolences.
Roy Walker
Training Officer Ret.
New Dundee Fire/Rescue
On. Canada
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Permalink Reply by Gary Walker on
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I have had first hand experience on what it is like when training exercises go horribly wrong. My deepest sympathies to family and friends. Special thoughts and condolences to the Dale City VFB.
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Permalink Reply by Brian on
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rest in peace my sister, we got it from here on, Brian Paulson #448 EMT-B Youngsville Rescue & EMS Youngsville, NC
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Permalink Reply by howard on
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Cecilia was a great person whom I will personally miss greatly. I just saw her last sat and we sat around talking. she was my preceptor and she was telling me that I haven't been around on the ambulance much. I was like yeah I know. the last words I said to her "ok I promise I'll finish my precepting" Cecilia I will keeps that promise I made to you . Rest in peace sister
Howard Coleman
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Permalink Reply by Moose on
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My thoughts and prayers to all who knew her, and may her family take comfort from us in their time of need. Rest In Peace Sister.
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Permalink Reply by Katie Moon on
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I am so sad to hear of this loss. To her family and her fire department, my deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been a very special person to give so much of her time and talents to her community, as well as striving to do more.
Blessings,
Katie Moon
NCFD Alabama
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Permalink Reply by Dennis Brown on
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My thoughts & prayers go out to the family & Dale city fire department its a very sad day in our family at FFN.
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