Memorial fund set up for fallen BLM firefighter Jake O'Malley

Whittell High graduate Jake O'Malley was one of the two wildland firefighters killed in a single vehicle accident on July 10.

As part of O'Malley's duties while based in Winnemucca, Nevada was to patrol for fires, and it was while doing this when his vehicle crashed, killing both Jake and his roommate, Will Hawkins of Reno. A third occupant was hospitalized and has since been released.

There was a memorial service for the former South Shore man at his alma mater Saturday which will be followed by another memorial service in Winnemucca for the two victims on Tuesday, July 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Winnemucca Events Complex, 1000 Fairgrounds Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people please make a donation to help offset memorial service costs. The family will also be making a donation in Jake's name to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which helps families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and assists injured firefighters and their families. Donations can be made on a GoFundMe page or on a memorial website page.

As of 3:00 p.m., over $24,000 had been raised.