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In the Line of Duty
Darin Banks, 26 - Chico, CA
5/6/2022
Darin Banks Wildland Firefighter Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. Chico, CA Age: 26 Gender: Male Status: Wildland-Contract Years of Service: 5 Date of Incident: May 6, 2022 Date of Death: May 6, 2022 On Friday, May 6, 2022, Wildland Firefighter Darin Banks was assigned to a Type II Initial Attack Hand Crew working to prepare an area for a prescribed burning in Tuolumne County. While working the area, he was hit by a dead tree that fell. He was transported down the hill to the medics where CPR was performed. All life-saving measures were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased.