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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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Permalink Reply by FIREMEN BUTTS DRIVE ME NUTS on
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My prayers go out to her family & may she rest in peace with her fallen brothers in Heaven.
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Permalink Reply by Wolfy Lang on
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While I am VERY saddened by this, It raises some concerns with me.
The statement, "Turnbough did not come out and instructors found her in cardiac arrest", causes me to wonder... where her partner was... where the instructors were... and how much close supervision is paid to the trainee's while they are performing evolutions.
We go IN, AROUND, and OUT in PAIRS for a reason.
Having been a part of an incident where two of our brothers lost their lives and having listened to, and read, information from OSHA reports, news reports on the aftermath, and from the people who were directly involved with and of the incident, unfortunately this just reinforces the NEED to remember the TWO IN TWO OUT rule.
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE... Do not let her passing be in vain if but only to remember the Golden Rule... 2IN-2OUT-ALWAYS
Rest in Peace Sister... You will be missed by many....
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Permalink Reply by Firefighter Nation WebChief on
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It is far too early to make any judgments based on a first report. It was a maze, there was no smoke or fire or involved and no investigation has been completed. Don't take a few words out of context before it is, please.
Please keep this thread to condolence posts.
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Permalink Reply by Justin Forman on
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Rest in Peace Cecilia. Thank you for your service.
J. Forman
Coles District VFD & RS
Prince William, VA
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Permalink Reply by YOU GO, WE GO on
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from the Livingston fire dept. Livingston, ca. we send our deepest condolinces to the family & the dept. our thoughts and prayers ae with the families at this time.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Wilson on
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My prayer's go out the family.the lose of a fighter is sad but now she's watching over the rest of us were ever we may be.she will never be forgotten.my God be with the family
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Permalink Reply by Bryon on
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My thoughts and prayers to the Turnbough family and the members of Dale City Fire Department..
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Permalink Reply by Paul Almeida on
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God bless her family and friends, my prayers are with you.
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Permalink Reply by AKFFforChrist on
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My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to her husband, son, family, friends and fellow volunteers.
Cpt. Doug Fournier
Fairbanks Fire Dept.
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly A Bownas on
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My thought and prayers go out to the Turnbough family and their departments.
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