09/12/2025
We are sad to confirm the name of the firefighter who was killed by a falling tree at a fireground on the NSW Mid North Coast on Sunday night.
John Lohan, aged 59, was a treasured and long-serving staff member who was based at the Lake Munmorah depot for almost 30 years.
John was an experienced firefighter who was deployed to fires across the state and was working as a Divisional Commander. He lost his life while undertaking a critical leadership role on the fireground, ensuring the safety of his firefighters and the community.
John’s family have provided the following statement:
We would like to thank the general public for their kind words, condolences and support during this difficult time. We are also deeply grateful to John’s coworkers for their compassion and strength, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to the men and women of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Their ongoing contributions to our community often go unrecognised, and we truly value the role they play on the front line every day.
The news of John’s passing has come as a profound shock to us all. John was a great father, loving brother, and wonderful friend to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
We kindly ask that our family’s privacy be respected as we navigate this heartbreaking time. Thank you.
