'Truly One of a Kind' Fla. Sheriff's Deputy Dies Following Shift Helping with Wildfire Evacuations

Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner, described as "selfless" and "dedicated," suffered a medical emergency after helping to get people to safety from a wildfire in the Panhandle.
Source Officer.com News
March 24, 2026

What to know

  • A Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy died after helping with wildfire evacuations in the Mossy Pond area over the weekend.
  • Deputy Steven Bruner suffered a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift helping residents escape the wildfire.
  • The sheriff’s office described Bruner as selfless and deeply dedicated, noting the agency and others will feel his loss.
Calhoun County Florida Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner
Calhoun County, FL, Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner

Calhoun County, FL, Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner died Saturday after helping with wildfire evacuations.

A Florida deputy died over the weekend after helping with wildfire evacuations in the Panhandle.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Bruner was part of Saturday's response to the Mossy Pond Area Wildfire, working to get people to safety, the sheriff's office stated in a social media post. Bruner suffered a medical emergency following his shift.

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