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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 Brandy Walker on
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THE NEWS OF CECILIA'S PASSING COMES AS WITH GREAT SHOCK TO THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF ALL COMPANIES. MAY YOU R.I.P CECILIA AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
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Permalink Reply by Enid Neeley on
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my heart is crushed for her family and for her...they are all in my prayers..
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Permalink Reply by Michael Vito on
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On behalf of Pasig Alliance Volunteer Fire Brigade. Our thoughts and prayers to the Turnbough family and their Dale City VFD.
Michael F. Vito
Fire OIC
Pasig City, Philippines
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Permalink Reply by dj lee on
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our thoughts and prayers are with her family friends and fellow firefighters. R.I.P sister!
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Permalink Reply by Ray Edwards on
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. God Bless and God Speed.
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Permalink Reply by sawyer317 on
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FROM THE FLAMES OF HELL TO THE GATES OF GLORY. GOING HOME.
Rest in peace
her family and department are in my prayers
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Permalink Reply by jerry baldwin on
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WE REGRET TO HEAR ABOUT MRS. TURNBOUGH'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY AND HER DEPARTMENT. OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Sabaj on
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My prayers and condolences to both her family and her department. No greater love than somebody who risks it for others
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Permalink Reply by Melanie11782 on
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my thoughts and prayers are with them
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Permalink Reply by Anne Wade on
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My husband was a firefighter killed in the line of duty 20 years ago last week and my thoughts and prayers definitely go out to this family - It's never easy and it really doesn't get easier :(
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Permalink Reply by Michael Janke on
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Thoughts and Prayers go out to the friends, family and fellow rescuers. God Bless.
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