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Firefighters and emergency personnel from around the region gathered in Washtucna Saturday, June 6, to honor fallen fellow firefighter Garth Blauert.
A parade of fire trucks and emergency vehicles travel down Main Street in Washtucna Saturday, June 6, in a tribute to fallen retired firefighter Garth Blauert of Adams County Fire Protection District No. 7.
A solemn line of firefighters and rescuers stand along Main Street in Washtucna Saturday, June 6, as the last call is given for retired firefighter Garth Blauert of the Adams County Fire Protection District No. 7, and a Life Flight helicopter performs a fly-by.
Adams County Fire Protection District No. 7 Fire Chief Dave Miller presents volunteer firefighter Garth Blauert's helmet to his son, Garrett.
Visitors in attendance at Garth Blauert's memorial sign a guest book on a table outside the Fire Hall.
WASHTUCNA - A local man was killed while attempting to remove a downed tree from his property June 1.
A 28-year veteran of the local volunteer fire department, Garth Blauert, 58, was cleaning up debris from the May 30 storm that crossed Eastern Washington bringing torrential downpours and high winds.
According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the accident took place in the 1800 block of east state Highway 26 around 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 1.
Sheriff's deputies responded and assisted emergency medical services performing CPR.
Blauert was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the dispatch log.
Sheriff Dale Wagner said the investigation was ongoing because of findings of the autopsy, but nothing criminal took place.
A parade Saturday, June 6, honoring Blauert drew fire trucks and emergency responders from around the area, and a helicopter from Life Flight flew over. Blauert's son, Garrett Blauert, was presented with his father's fire fighter helmet.
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