Firefighter-medic dies in ATV accident on way to EMS station
Firefighter Vance Baldwin, 52, 19-year veteran of Boise Fire Department, was heading to ambulance station to respond to medical call
By EMS1 Staff
Duty Death: Vance Baldwin - [Boise, Idaho]
End of Service: 07/27/2012
BOISE, Idaho — A firefighter on his way to an Idaho EMS station was killed in an ATV accident Friday.
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Firefighter Vance Baldwin, 52, a 19-year veteran of the Boise Fire Department, was heading to the ambulance station to respond to a medical call, according to the Idaho Statesman.
After receiving word that he failed to arrive, Firefighter Baldwin's family found his body. The Mountain Home News said a passerby reported spotting his ATV in a ravine.
Firefighter Baldwin had served on the dive rescue team, the airport rescue team and the hazmat team, and he was also a volunteer for the Pine-Featherville Volunteer Ambulance District.
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Anne Rasmussen Friday, August 03, 2012 5:17:34 PM How sad, especially that it was his family that found him. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his blood family & his work family too! 
Cori Freeman Dalton Friday, August 03, 2012 11:28:49 PM I live in Boise and I wonder if his service was today? I haven't read the article but at the fire house close to where we live, they were setting up for funeral in the church next door.
Aaron Slachter Friday, August 03, 2012 7:13:40 PM Thoughts and prayers to his family and department(s), from Rio Rico Fire Dist. Hell be missed! 
Patty Slocumb Friday, August 03, 2012 8:00:48 PM RIP brother. Thank you for your dedication and service. Prayers for the family and friends. 
Jennifer Ladd Saturday, August 04, 2012 6:29:55 PM Thoughts & prayers are with his family and EMS/FD brothers/sisters...
Sylvia, Ks 
Peggy Fischer-Januszkiewicz Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:05:13 AM Thoughts and Prayers to everyone from the Mother of a FDNY EMT. 
Rose-Marie Louise Miller Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:23:38 AM I am so sorry for all of your losses a daughter of a ROFD EMT. 
Kay Inman Sunday, August 05, 2012 6:28:49 PM Thoughts and prayers to the family and EMS/FD family as well. 
Alexander Kuehl Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:10:20 PM Again RIP.I am not sure why it was deleted but in my first condolence submission I pointed out the real dangers of operating ATVs on paved roads. that combination is deadly..lets not lose sight of an EMS safety messsage in this moment of sadness. 
