Tom died while fighting the Thirtymile fire near Twisp Washington. He was the crew chief and stayed with his less experienced crew after mismanagement from superiors left them trapped in the fire. The four fire-fighters died in their emergency shelters.
Tom died while fighting the Thirtymile fire near Twisp Washington. He was the crew chief and stayed with his less experienced crew after mismanagement from superiors left them trapped in the fire. The four fire-fighters died in their emergency shelters.
