Raft River, ID, Firefighter Killed in Apparatus Crash

Another Raft River firefighter, who also has not been identified, was injured when the apparatus went off the road.

Nov. 4, 2026

An apparatus crash has claimed the life of an Idaho firefighter and left another with injuries.

The two Raft River Fire Protection firefighters were flown to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, where one died from his injuries and the other remains hospitalized, East Idaho News reported.

The name of the firefighter killed has not been released.

The fire apparatus was the only vehicle involved in the Monday night crash, according to the Cassia County Sheriff's Office that is investigating.

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