Procession to honor Eau Claire firefighter following sudden death

A procession will carry the remains of Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth back to Wisconsin on Saturday after his death in the line of duty.

According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, “suffered a sudden medical emergency” shortly after his shift on Sunday. He died on Friday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, an obituary states.

Before coming to Wisconsin, Jungbluth served as a firefighter in Carrboro, North Carolina.

“Bryce served the Eau Claire Fire Department and Carrboro Fire-Rescue with passion, dedication, courage, and honor,” the Eau Claire Fire Department said in a statement. “He cared deeply about the fire service and approached every shift with a willingness to learn, serve others, and support his fellow firefighters. His commitment to this profession and to the community he served will not be forgotten.”

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