The firefighter who was critically injured during an ambush attack in Coeur d’Alene is now in stable condition. The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department says Engineer David Tysdal’s condition has improved after a third successful surgery. CDAFD says Tysdal remains in the ICU and suffered severe chest trauma, but has been taken off a ventilator and is talking. The fire department says he also suffered spinal trauma. Doctors say they are optimistic about his recovery, but note he has a long road to recovery ahead.
At a press conference on Monday, officials said Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison were the two firefighters killed, and CDAFD Engineer Tysdal was taken to the hospital after being shot. Coeur d’Alene Fire Chief Tom Greif read a statement from Tysdal’s wife on Monday that reads as follows: “We thank everyone for their love and support. Dave is surrounded by his family, and he is able to open his eyes, and the two surgeries have gone well.”
