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In the Line of Duty
Darryl Elden “Poor Boy” Vielle, Browning, MT
11/30/2016
Name: Darryl Elden “Poor Boy” Vielle Rank: Crew Boss/Engine Boss Age: 51 Gender: Male Status: Wildland - Seasonal Years of Service: 31 Date of Incident: 11/30/2016 Time of Incident: 0800hrs Date of Death: 11/30/2016 Fire Department: Blackfeet Forestry and Fire Management Address: BIA Building 10 (Fire Cache) Grandpa Rd POB 2804, Browning, MT 59417 Fire Department Chief: Blackfeet Tribal Fire Management Officer Chris Trombley Incident Description: While serving on the Maple Spring wildfire in North Carolina, Blackfeet Nation Fire Management Crew Boss/Engine Boss Darryl Elden “Poor Boy” Vielle was found deceased in his motel room on the morning of November 30, 2016. The Blackfeet Forestry and Fire Management crew has been supporting firefighters in North Carolina since November 10th.