RFD firefighter dies in Walworth County crash

From The Journal Times.com:

Annie Pulley

RACINE — Thirty-one-year-old Max Bayer, a firefighter with the Racine Fire Department, died in a crash Thursday in Walworth County while off duty.

According to a release from RFD, the cause of the collision is being investigated by the Walworth County Sheriff's Office. 

Bayer was hired by RFD on March 9, 2023, and he later "joined the Hazardous Materials Response Team and was eager to learn and assist with the team as well as anything else that was asked of him while he was at the fire station."

Max Bayer, 31, was a hired by the Racine Fire Department March 9, 2023. 

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Bayer also spent 14 years as a firefighter and later as a captain on the Raymond Fire and Rescue Department.

"He was an excellent firefighter and EMT but an even better person," the release said. "Not surprisingly, he donated some of his off duty time to collect money for Racine and Raymond Firefighter charities and was always willing to help a friend in need. His absence in both fire departments and the community will be felt for years to come."

Max Bayer also served as a firefighter and later as a captain for the Raymond Fire and Rescue Department. 

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The release thanked East Troy Fire Department and the Walworth County Sheriff's Office for responding to the scene.

RFD is asking for privacy for Bayer's family and notes that funeral services have not been finalized. 

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/racine-firefighter-dies-traffic-accident-walworth-county/article_831e4690-880e-11ef-a455-ef59e9107aec.html#tracking-source=home-top-story