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Foundation recounts response to Canfield incident, shares updates

by DEVIN WEEKS
Staff Writer | July 20, 2025 1:09 AM

It's been three weeks since Coeur d'Alene erupted into chaos when shots were fired amid a brush fire on Canfield Mountain.

The police radio chatter was dizzying that June 29 afternoon, as were the speculations and social media comments that whirled online. A scene of uncertainty and tragedy unfolded, ultimately claiming the lives of Coeur d'Alene Fire Battalion Chief John Morrison and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood and nearly claiming the life of Coeur d'Alene Fire engineer David Tysdal, who faces a long recovery ahead.

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