Ruben Gonzales Romero, 60, of Keizer suffered a cardiac emergency while conducting suppression work on the ground and received medical aid within three minutes, a fire spokesperson said.

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana. Authorities say a paramedic gave the firefighter medical aid, but attempts to resuscitate

A firefighter has died while battling one of multiple major wildfires burning in the West, authorities said on Monday. The firefighter died on Sunday afternoon when he suffered a cardiac emergency while helping to fight the Bivens Creek Fire in southwest Montana, authorities, including Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, confirmed.