Tim, 36, died June 3, 2021, as a result of injuries received, May 24, while jumping the Eicks Fire, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. He was born December 5, 1984, grew up in Illinois and lived in Cody, Wyoming, with his wife, Michelle. During his firefighting career, Tim was an Engine Crewmember on the Coconino, Fremont-Winema, and Shoshone National Forests. He also spent time with the Ashville and Ruby Mountain Hotshot Crews. Tim rookied and jumped at Grangeville 2016-18 before transferring to West Yellowstone in 2019.