Firefighter Kevin Patrick Pryor returned home from a strike team at the Humboldt Fire on Sunday night and was found unconscious at his home by a friend on Monday. Brother Pryor was rushed to Western Medical Center on Monday afternoon and placed on life support overnight. He was pronounced dead on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 AM with family, friends and fellow firefighters by his side.
Brother Pryor was 31 at the time of his death. He began his firefighting career at the Pismo Beach Fire Department in 1999 where he was named Firefighter of the Year in 2002. In 2003, he went to CALFIRE in Riverside County where he was named Valedictorian of his 2003 Firefighter Academy class.
Brother Pryor began his career with Newport Beach in 2005 where he served with the same excellence he demonstrated throughout his career and assisted as an instructor with the Community Emergency Response Team.
Brother Pryor loved the outdoors and climbed Mt. Whitney for the second time this year. An avid history buff, he is remembered by family and friends for his intelligence, dedication and humor, known for his hilarious impressions of fellow co-workers and celebrities.
Brother Pryor is survived by his mother Margaret, father Mark and brother Eric.
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