Overview
- Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth suffered a sudden medical emergency after a shift, was treated at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and later died in hospital care.
- Fire departments coordinated an escort that carried Jungbluth’s remains from LifeSource in Minneapolis to Eau Claire and onward to Hayward so the public and colleagues could pay respects.
- Officials published the procession route and asked people to stand off the road and follow law enforcement directions to ensure safety during the tribute.
- The Eau Claire Fire Department said members of the fire service have maintained an honor watch over Jungbluth and will continue until he is laid to rest.
- Visitations are scheduled for Aug. 9 with a funeral service on Aug. 10 in Hayward, and colleagues note Jungbluth served both Eau Claire and Carrboro as a committed firefighter whose loss has deeply affected local crews and residents.