Firefighter Benjamin Charles Sapper

U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Medford, Oregon

On Friday, August 4, 2023, a Forest Service vehicle carrying 3 firefighters went off the road while en route to the Powers Ranger District with a destination of the Gold Beach Ranger District, both on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon. Tragically, Firefighter Benjamin Charles Sapper suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 2 other firefighters were taken to the hospital and released later in the evening.

Age: 21

Sex: Male

Classification: Wildland Full-Time

Years of service: 1

Date of incident: August 4, 2023

Date of death: August 4, 2023