Family of Brain Injured Forest Service Firefighter Shares Update on His Recovery


(Idaho News) — It’s been almost a year since US Forest Service firefighter Justin Shaw suffered a serious injury after being struck by a tree during attack operations on the Coffee Can Saddle Fire in the Salmon River Ranger District.

On Wednesday, Shaw’s parents, Joe and Dawn Shaw, shared a heartfelt update on their son’s long road to recovery.

“We have been away from home almost a full year and miss our beloved Idaho. Our hope is to bring Justin home sometime this fall,” reads the family’s statement. CONTINUE

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