Line of Duty Deaths Database

Jason R. Baker
Name
Jason R. Baker
Local
L0008, Great Falls
Gender
Male
Age
45
District
07
Occupation
Fire Fighter/Engineer
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Smoke/Toxic Fire Prod.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Lung
Date of Death
2/20/2019
Year Placed On Wall
2022
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter/Engineer Jason Robert Baker, IAFF District 7 Local 8, Great Falls, MT. Brother Baker, 45, passed away from lung cancer on February 20, 2019.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Great Falls Civic Center, 2 Park Drive, Great Falls, MT 59401; telephone: 406-455-8450.

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the family or the Local can be sent to IAFF Local 8, PO Box 7256, Great Falls, MT 59406-7256.
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Biographical Comments
Jason Robert Baker fought a courageous battle with lung cancer that finally got the best of him. He passed with his wife Jill at his side on the morning of February 20, 2019. Jason was a proud member of IAFF Local 8 which he proudly served as an E-board member and then served on the Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters executive board as well the Montana State Fireman's Association. He was a charter member of the IAFF-MG. Jason will always be remembered for his love of family, his Union and his contagious laugh. He could always make you smile. He will truly be missed, loved and never forgotten.
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