Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on Monday, August 10 in honor of Eau Claire firefighter Bryce Jungbluth.
Jungbluth, 27, died in the line of duty July 31 following a sudden medical emergency.
“We join the sate of Wisconsin and the communities of Eau Claire and Hayward as they mourn the loss of a dedicated public servant,” Evers said in a press release. “His passing leaves behind a void in the lives of all who had the privilege of serving alongside him.”
Jungbluth, from Hayward, Wisconsin, joined the Eau Claire Fire Department in June 2026 after four years in Carrboro, North Carolina.
According to Jungbluth’s obituary, he received a Medal of Valor in 2024 for a water rescue during Hurricane Helene. He is survived by his wife, Emma, and their nine-month-old son, Hayes.
How long will flags be at half-staff?
The United States flag and the state of Wisconsin flag will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Aug. 10, 2026.
Why do flags fly at half-staff?
U.S. flags most often fly at half-staff after national tragedies or deaths of government officials, military members, or first responders. They also fly on national days of remembrance such as Memorial Day and 9/11.
The president of the United States, a state governor or the mayor of Washington, D.C., can order flags to fly at half-staff.
Lance Schulteis can be reached at LSchulteis@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff for fallen firefighter Aug. 10
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