r/Firefighting • u/zeroUSA firefighter/paramedic • Jun 29 '25

News Multiple firefighters reportedly shot responding a wildland fire in Northern Idaho

https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/p/multiple-firefighters-reportedly

Multiple firefighters have reportedly been shot during a shooting incident on Canfield in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Witnesses on social media claim that law enforcement officers may also have been shot and describe the situation as an active shooter event with additional victims. However, authorities have not yet confirmed these reports.

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u/I_want_answers_1123 Jun 29 '25

who the actual fuck fucks with fire fighters? like what the fuck?

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u/DefinitelyADumbass23 Jun 29 '25

People who hate the federal government is my guess. A LOT of federal wildland firefighters in that part of Idaho

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u/earthsunsky Jun 30 '25

The state usually calls in the guard to escort strike teams during fire season in this part of the world so unfortunately this isn’t all that surprising.