ID -Multiple firefighters reportedly shot while responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene

A serious incident has been reported in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where several firefighters were shot while responding to a wildfire. Authorities reported that at least two firefighters were killed in the attack and that several were injured, although the severity of the injuries is unknown. Police are searching for the shooter or shooters and have asked residents to shelter in place. Yes, they have found the person responsible for the shooting that killed two firefighters in Idaho while they were responding to a fire. The suspect was found dead in the area, along with a firearm, according to Telemundo reports. The sheriff also indicated that federal authorities helped track the shooter's cell phone signal, which led to the location of his body.
 
There’s a growing risk to firefighters and medics who respond to scenes unarmed, without vests, carrying only oxygen tanks/water hoses and trauma kits. While threats against first responders increase, the public remains largely unaware of how exposed these crews truly are. Unlike police, they arrive without tactical gear or weapons, yet face the same unpredictable dangers. They are so vulnerable. imo
 

"The 20-year-old suspected of shooting two firemen dead in Idaho
dreamed of joining the fire department himself
and may have been rejected,
his relatives have revealed.

Wess Val Roley might have been turned down for a firefighting job because of his height,
his grandfather has speculated in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

'He loved firefighters.
It didn't make sense that he was shooting firefighters.

I know he had been in contact to get a job with a fire department.
He wanted to be part of a team that he sort of idolized.
Maybe he got rejected or something,'


the stunned grandfather said,
adding that his height might have prevented him from joining the department.

(He was 5 foot 8)

The suspect's grandfather added
that he worked at a tree service
and had tree-climbing skills needed to help with tackling wildfires.

He was also trained in using firearms, and used to venture out on hog hunts."
 
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"The 20-year-old suspected of shooting two firemen dead in Idaho
dreamed of joining the fire department himself
and may have been rejected,
his relatives have revealed.

Wess Val Roley might have been turned down for a firefighting job because of his height,
his grandfather has speculated in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

'He loved firefighters.
It didn't make sense that he was shooting firefighters.

I know he had been in contact to get a job with a fire department.
He wanted to be part of a team that he sort of idolized.
Maybe he got rejected or something,'


the stunned grandfather said,
adding that his height might have prevented him from joining the department.

(He was 5 foot 8)

The suspect's grandfather added
that he worked at a tree service
and had tree-climbing skills needed to help with tackling wildfires.

He was also trained in using firearms, and used to venture out on hog hunts."
5'8" is pretty average for height. I doubt that would have caused a rejection for fire service.
 
There must be another weapon out there. They said the fire fighters were shot with a rifle.
I believe during the recent news conference he said that those being shot at thought it was a rifle or something like that. It was reported to them as rifle fire, but they found a shotgun and slugs.

Edited: I just listened to the spot again and he said we have found some rifled slugs and some other projectiles, which could be fragmentation from the rifled slugs.
 
There’s a growing risk to firefighters and medics who respond to scenes unarmed, without vests, carrying only oxygen tanks/water hoses and trauma kits. While threats against first responders increase, the public remains largely unaware of how exposed these crews truly are. Unlike police, they arrive without tactical gear or weapons, yet face the same unpredictable dangers. They are so vulnerable. imo
I know some fire departments in large cities issue bullet proof vests but generally, fire staff stage and the area is cleared by law enforcement before fire staff will enter a scene. There will always be cases where fire staff arrive and the scene and will need to call for law enforcement support.
 

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