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July 16, 2018 - Mariposa - On Monday, CAL FIRE, with the assistance of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5, announced the successful recovery of CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO), Braden Varney, from the accident site within the Ferguson Fire.
The next phase was to escort HFEO Braden Varney to the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office.
A procession began at the intersection of Highway 49 South and Darrah Rd.
Members of the public paid their respects to HFEO Varney while he was escorted, through Mariposa.
HFEO Braden Varney was tragically killed on July 14, 2018 while assigned to the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. He leaves behind a wife and two small children. Please continue to keep Braden, his loved ones and all responders on the front lines in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to work under extremely challenging conditions.
Source: CAL FIRE, Sierra Sun Times
