In memory of Firefighter/Sawyer Ruben Gonzalez Romero

United States Forest Service - Region 6 · Portland, OR

Ruben Gonzalez Romero, Firefighter/Sawyer of United States Forest Service - Region 6, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on August 24, 2025 in Portland, OR.

Record

Rank: Firefighter/Sawyer
Department: United States Forest Service - Region 6
Location: Portland, OR
End of watch: August 24, 2025
Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
Years of service: 20
Age: 64

Circumstances

Firefighter/Sawyer Ruben Romero was serving as a sawyer on a Type 2 crew with TJ Forestry Contracting LLC. While actively involved in suppression of the Bivens Creek Fire in Montana, Firefighter/Sawyer Romero suffered a cardiovascular event. Rapid medical assistance was rendered from a line paramedic. Resuscitation attempts, however, were unsuccessful and Firefighter/Sawyer Romero was pronounced deceased on scene.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.