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Wisconsin Firefighter Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency
2 Aug
Summary
- A firefighter experienced a medical emergency after completing his shift.
- The firefighter passed away at a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
- A procession will honor the firefighter's service from Minneapolis to Eau Claire.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is grieving the loss of firefighter Bryce Jungbluth, who died after a medical emergency. Jungbluth suffered the emergency shortly after his shift concluded on Wednesday. He passed away on Friday at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. A procession is planned for Saturday afternoon to honor his service. The procession will travel from Minneapolis to Eau Claire, escorted by the Eau Claire Fire Department.
Jungbluth was deeply committed to his role, serving both the Eau Claire Fire Department and Carrboro Fire-Rescue. His colleagues remember him for his passion, dedication, courage, and honor. He approached every shift with a strong desire to learn, serve others, and support his fellow firefighters.