LODD: New Mexico Firefighter, Hotshot, California Son Engine Captain Token Adams #NmFire #CaFire #RIP

Friday, September 6, 2013

LODD: New Mexico Firefighter, Hotshot, California Son Engine Captain Token Adams #NmFire #CaFire #RIP

Token grew up in Coarsegold California and was a 1990 graduate of Yosemite High School in Oakhurst California.

Token is survived by his wife Heidi a 3 year old son Tristan his mother a brother and sister. Token’s wife Heidi is expecting their second child.

JRD Engine Captain Token Adams

Friday September 6 2013 – 4:45 pm

We are sad to announce that the body of Jemez Ranger District Engine Captain Token Adams has been located. Token was dispatched to locate a smoke reported on Friday August 30 2013. Search efforts began late Friday afternoon and continued through this morning when his body was discovered.

Token was an Engine Captain working in Jemez Springs NM. He was 41 years old and had been an Engine Captain on the Jemez Ranger District for 1 ½ years. He was a wildland firefighter for 10 years including previous experience as a hotshot. Before coming to the Forest Service Token served in the U.S. Navy. Token grew up in the community of Coarsegold California and was a 1990 graduate of Yosemite High School in Oakhurst California.

All public and media are asked to please respect the privacy of the firefighter’s family during this time of mourning. We will release all details of this tragedy when more information becomes available.

Basic Information
Incident Type Search And Rescue
Date of Origin Friday August 30th, 2013 approx. 12:00 PM
Location 4 miles west of Jemez, NM
Incident Commander Joe Reinarz
LODD: Wildland Firefighter, Hotshot, And California Son Jemez Ranger District Engine Captain Token Adams #NmFire #CaFire

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