Violet Caramella
Firefighter
Riceville Volunteer Fire Department
Asheville, North Carolina
Age: 25
Sex: Female
Classification: Part-Time (Paid)
Years of service: 1.5
Date of incident: June 14, 2025
Date of death: June 14, 2025
Firefighter Violet Caramella was involved in a serious all-terrain vehicle accident during a fire department training exercise. Despite immediate response from fellow firefighters and emergency medical personnel, Firefighter Caramella passed away at the scene from the injuries she sustained. Two other Riceville Volunteer Fire Department members were injured and transported to the hospital for treatment. One remains in critical condition and the other is in stable condition.
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