Update at 4:37pm: Token Adams was found dead today at 11:45am. The Firefighter appears to have died as the result of an All-Terrain vehicle accident. Investigation is ongoing. We will report as details come available. Right now let us pray for Token’s family.
New Information from New Mexico Fire Information at 4:55pm:
Token Adams
Special Release
Friday, September 6, 2013 – 4:45 pm
We are sad to announce that the body of Jemez Ranger District Engine Captain Token Adams has been located. Token was dispatched to locate a smoke reported on Friday, August 30, 2013. Search efforts began late Friday afternoon and continued through this morning when his body was discovered.
Token was an Engine Captain working in Jemez Springs, NM. He was 41 years old and had been an Engine Captain on the Jemez Ranger District for 1 ½ years. He was a wildland firefighter for 10 years including previous experience as a hotshot. Before coming to the Forest Service Token served in the U.S. Navy. Token grew up in the community of Coarsegold, California and was a 1990 graduate of Yosemite High School in Oakhurst, California.
Token is survived by his wife, Heidi, a 3 year old son, Tristan, his mother, a brother and sister. Token’s wife Heidi is expecting their second child.
All public and media are asked to please respect the privacy of the firefighter’s family during this time of mourning. We will release all details of this tragedy when more information becomes available.
https://inciweb.org/incident/3720/
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Special Release
Friday September 6 2013 – 4:30 pm
Information has surfaced regarding the search for missing firefighter Token Adams. A special news conference has been scheduled for 4:30 pm at the Jemez Pueblo Walatowa Visitor’s Center. Incident Commanders with the New Mexico State Police Search and Rescue and the Southwest Incident Management Team will be on hand to pass on this important information.
This is from the Incident Information center. FGGAM News will bring you more details after the Press Conference. Let us remain in prayer
So sorry to hear it Dewey. Prayers for that sweet family to find peace in the arms of Christ.
Thank you for your prayers for Token’s family. God Bless you Shari.