In memory of Firefighter Kaitlyn Gallagher

USDA Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest · Pineville, LA

Kaitlyn Gallagher, Firefighter of USDA Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on October 14, 2026 in Pineville, LA.

Record

Rank: Firefighter
Department: USDA Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest
Location: Pineville, LA
End of watch: October 14, 2026
Nature of death: Crushed
Years of service: 2
Age: 24

Circumstances

Firefighter Kaitlyn Gallagher and another firefighter were operating a UTV while battling the Broken Creek Fire in the Kisatchie National Forest when a tree struck the vehicle and injured both occupants. Firefighter Gallagher succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the local coroner’s office. The other injured firefighter was transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released.

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.