Name: Brenna Kulikowski
EOW: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 31
Department: Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District
State: Arizona
Activity Type: EMS/Patient Care
Incident Details:
Firefighter Brenna Kulikowski and Firefighter Damon Thompson were returning to their station in a Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District ambulance after leaving a hospital from an interfacility transport.
While on State Route 260, another vehicle traveling in the other direction collided head-on with the ambulance. Firefighter Kulikowski and Firefighter Thompson were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle also passed away from the injuries sustained in the collision. Investigation into the incident continues.
Cause of Death: Vehicle Collision – Includes Aircraft
Nature of Death: Trauma
Duty Type: Returning
Incident Date: November 14, 2025 10:15 PM
Fixed Property Use: N/A