James Krouse
Chief Emeritus
Colfax Fire Department
Colfax, WA
On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, Chief Emeritus James Krouse responded to a wildland fire. While stretching hose lines, he experienced a medical emergency and collapsed. He was immediately taken to the local hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Age: 72
Gender: Male
Status: Volunteer
Years of Service: 52
Date of Incident: August 28, 2021
Date of Death: August 28, 2021