Ryan Osler (Photo released by Ventura County Fire Department)
A Valencia man has been identified as the firefighter killed in a crash while he was on the way to help fight the Canyon Fire.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, Fire Engineer Ryan Osler died in a line of duty in a vehicle accident on the Canyon Fire in Santa Barbara County, Calif.
A second firefighter was involved in the accident and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crew was providing support as part of the fire fighting force operating on the Canyon Fire.
The accident is under investigation by California Highway Patrol. No details are available at this time.
Families have been notified and department liaisons are assisting all family, friends, firefighters and co-workers affected by this tragedy. Osler is survived by his wife and two children.
Osler was 38 years old and had been with the Ventura County Fire Department for the last 18 years. He began his career in 1998 as a member of the Ventura County Fire Handcrew and was hired as a Trainee Firefighter in 2006. After six years of service, he promoted to the rank of Fire Engineer at Fire Station 42 in Moorpark.
“Our collective hearts are broken at the loss of our friend and brother Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” said Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen. “We are deeply moved by the outpouring of public support for Ryan and on behalf of all the men and women of the Ventura County Fire Department, we thank you for your continued prayers.”
All flags are ordered to half-staff immediately and mourning bands will be worn until further notice. Funeral arrangements are pending and information will be made available as soon as details are finalized.
Today, Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, released the following statement regarding the death of Ventura County Firefighter Ryan Osler:
“I am saddened at the loss of one of our local firefighters. My prayers are with Ryan, his wife and their two children. Our state’s brave men and women risk their lives each and every day to keep us safe from fires, yet it is always awful to hear of incidents in the field. I send my deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends.”
For further information or media inquiries, contact the Ventura County Fire Department Office of Public Information at (805) 389-9769.
Sacramento, California – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Ventura County Fire Department Fire Engineer Ryan Osler:
“Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Fire Engineer Ryan Osler, a man who dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Californians. This tragedy reminds us of the dangers firefighters face every day. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and many colleagues who are mourning this loss.”
Osler, 38, of Santa Clarita, died today in a vehicle accident near Lompoc in Santa Barbara County while responding to the Canyon Fire.
Osler was an 18-year veteran of the Ventura County Fire Department. He is survived by his wife and two children.
In honor of Osler, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
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RIP fireman!!! Thank you for all your service!
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RIP. Thank you for your service
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Me deepest sympathy to his family ?
R.i.p.
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So sorry for his families loss. Thank you for your service.
Prayers for the family.
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Deepest condolences.
Peter Bellas
This is heartbreaking. May he Rest In Peace.
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Prayers for the family..
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My condolences. Prayers for his family and friends.
Heartbreaking ?
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Fair winds my friend.
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Sending My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.??
My deepest sympathy…RIP
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Sad
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This makes me so sad…another hero gone too soon…
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Heart sick. Comfort prayers to his family, colleagues and friends.
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My most sincere condolences. ???
Thank you for your service..Rest in peace..Prayers and Hugs
Gale Copp did you see this? So sad!
So, so sad.
This SO sucks. RIP to a real hero.
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RIP…. prayers to all!
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My condolences to the family
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RIP Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Prayers being said for the family. So tragic
God Bless .
All of our Prayers.
RIP Ryan
Blessings, prayers to the family and friends. ???
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Prayers going out to all his family and his fire family
Sad News..thank you for your service….
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Prayers for the family. May he rest in peace.
Emily
Deb Stradley Fesperman
Sincerest condolences to his family and friends ??
Sad
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. ????
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God bless him and his family. Thank you for your service!
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So sad! Love and prayers❤️
Prayers to his family.
Bless the family with comfort and Peace
My heart breaks for this tragic loss , my heartfelt prayers to his family??
? Heartbreaking for such a wonderful family.
Prayers to his family ?
Very sad- giving his life to help others in need- ??
We are making donations for the family
Prayers for the family
God Bless.
Prayers to his family.
How sad
God Bless ?
R.I.P ??
Heartbreaking…prayers for his family.
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So sad, prayers for his family and friends…
My condolences to the family ???
May he Rest In Peace. God bless him and his family!
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Terrible tragedy, prayers for family.???
So sorry, to heard about this tragedy.RIP our prayers for the family
sending my condolences to his family. :-( xxx
Rest in peace brother
So sorry for your loss!
Heartbreaking…
RIP…
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Prayers
R.I.P , YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED !!!!
Horrible and tragic.
Prayers❤️
:'(
I’m so sorry to read this .may he rip and my condolences to the family.
So sad…GOD bless his soul. And Comfort his family
Rest in Peace. This is a sad day. May God bless his family and that they find strength.
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Horrible tragedy. Condolences to his family and all those loved him. ??
Prayer and sympathy to his family and crew. Horrible
So sad.Prayers for his family
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What a grievous loss
He is the father of one of my daughter’s friend…too young,so very sad!
I’m speechless. My condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace.
Sad news. Sympathy to family, friends and fellow firefighters.
So sad rip
May God comfort his family in this sad time.?
So sorry for his family & fellow firefighters.
May he rest in peace.
So Sad to hear this news
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Brianna Storme Taylor
Prayers going out for this man’s family and friends. Rest in peace.
Must be why I saw this- so sad, very sorry
Rest In Peace Fire Fighter Osler – Prayers to your family and friends and those who are honored to have had the opportunity to work along side you. #lastalarm #LODD
Sad. He was such a nice guy.
Very very sad!! Heart wrenching!! RIP & thank you for your services!!?????
Prayers to his family, friends & his Fire fighter family… God Bless you all!!??????????????????????☹️️
My condolences to the family and loved ones of this hero.
Please respect the red zone people
Connie Spencer
May you rest in peace with your Father, your Grandpa Bob, your Uncle Scott, Uncle Frank. I hope there is a huge Osler family reunion going on up there! Prayers to your family and may they find peace and comfort in knowing where you rest!
Heartbreaking. Thoughts & prayers to all.
Such a tragedy, prayers for his family.
RIP ????
RIP Ryan ? heartbroken.