A firefighter was seriously injured this morning while responding to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 97 South near Groundbirch. Dawson Creek Fire Rescue crews arrived on scene just before 8 a.m. and began providing assistance when one of their members was struck by a passing vehicle. The firefighter was initially transported by ground ambulance to Chetwynd Hospital and later medevaced to Prince George for advanced treatment.
Emergency services, including BC Ambulance and the Dawson Creek RCMP, worked alongside the fire department and local civilians to ensure immediate care was provided. The fire department has not released further details at this time, but expressed support for their injured colleague and their family.
This incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by first responders and serves as a reminder for drivers to slow down and exercise extreme caution when passing emergency scenes. Dawson Creek Fire Rescue thanked all involved and reiterated the importance of public safety to protect both responders and community members.
