Name: Ruben Gonzalez Romero
EOW: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Rank: Firefighter/Sawyer
Age: 64
Department: United States Forest Service – Region 6
State: Oregon
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Incident Details:
Firefighter/Sawyer Ruben Romero was serving as a sawyer on a Type 2 crew with TJ Forestry Contracting LLC. While actively involved in suppression of the Bivens Creek Fire in Montana, Firefighter/Sawyer Romero suffered a cardiovascular event.
Rapid medical assistance was rendered from a line paramedic. Resuscitation attempts, however, were unsuccessful and Firefighter/Sawyer Romero passed away.
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of Death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Date: August 24, 2025 3:13 PM
Fixed Property Use: Outdoor Property