City of Bothell Fire and E.M.S. Mourns the Passing of

Fire Marshal Denny Wright

Bothell, Wash. – On Nov. 16., Bothell Fire and E.M.S. Fire Chief Bob Van Horne announced with profound sadness the death of Fire Marshal Denny Wright.  Fire Marshal Wright was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and had been undergoing treatment.  His desire was to return to work by the beginning of next year. However, due to unexpected complications, he passed on Nov. 15.

“On behalf of City of Bothell Fire and E.M.S., it is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Fire Marshal Denny Wright,” said City of Bothell Fire and E.M.S. Fire Chief Bob Van Horne.  “The City is eternally grateful for the knowledge and dedication Denny brought to the City of Bothell in his 30 years of service.  He was a very dear friend to many in this department and will be greatly missed and always remembered.”

Fire Marshal Wright joined the City of Bothell on April 7, 1979, as a volunteer firefighter.  On Oct. 1, 1979, he was hired as a full-time paid firefighter and after years of working through the ranks, he was promoted to Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal on Oct. 1, 1993. In the 30 years of service Fire Marshal Wright dedicated to the City of Bothell, one of his many roles was serving as the department’s primary fire investigator.

Fire Marshal Wright will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and firefighter who had a love for life and the people around him.  He is survived by his wife and two children.

A private memorial service will be held on Dec. 2. 

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