Half-Staff to Honor Firefighter And EMT Brendan Bessee

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, April 13, in honor of Brendan Bessee, a firefighter and emergency medical technician who passed away on Friday, April 8. Brendan Bessee served as a first responder for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Fire Department. He and Tyler Packer, another emergency medical technician, were in an ambulance responding to an emergency call when they were hit by a semi-truck. Bessee died on impact. Packer is in critical condition in the hospital. 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.

Flag(s) Lowered: 
Arizona & American Flag
Notice Type: 
Other
Dates: 
Announcement
04/13/2022