Newport Beach Firefighter Dies After Return from Humboldt Fire

In Recognition of our fallen brother: Firefighter Kevin Patrick Pryor

Age: 31

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion

Rank: Firefighter

Nature of Death: Cerebrovascular Accident

Incident Date: 06/16/2008

Death Date: 06/17/2008

Fire Dept. Info: Newport Beach Fire Department
3300 Newport Blvd.
PO Box 1768, (USNG: 11S MT 1370 2007)
Newport Beach , California, 92658-8915
Chief: Steve Lewis

Initial Summary: Firefighter Pryor was discovered by a friend at his residence having fallen ill just several hours after he returned from deployment on the department strike team working the Humboldt Fire in Northern California. Pryor was transported to the hospital but passed away from a non-traumatic brain hemorrhage.

Source: USFA

More Info regarding FF Pryor courtesy of the CPF:

MEMORIAL SERVICES

A funeral mass honoring Brother Kevin Pryor will be held next week.

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 24th, 2008. Services will begin at 12:00noon.

WHERE:  St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, Ca 91362. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP

ATTIRE: Class A or Station Uniform

A graveside service will follow the mass at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Villiage, Ca. 91632

A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following grave side services.

APPARATUS: Public Safety Agencies wishing to send apparatus and personnel to the services please contact Captain Mike Liberto via email at mliberto@nbfd.net , or call (949) 910-8991 with the number of personnel and apparatus planning to attend.

DONATIONS

If you are interested in making a donation to support Brother Pryor’s family, checks can be sent to:

Newport Beach Firefighters Benevolent Fund

P.O. Box 1695

Newport Beach, CA 92663