The Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona announced the death in a social media post Tuesday, identifying the fallen firefighter as a member of the White Mountain Firefighters Association, Local 4217. Association officials said he worked for both the Taylor Snowflake Fire Department and the Glendale Fire Department. His name has not been made public.

"Our firefighting community is hurting, and once again, we find ourselves mourning the loss of one of our own," said Louis Mirabelli, director of political affairs for the White Mountain Firefighters Association. "The weight of another loss is felt deeply throughout the White Mountains and beyond."

A procession was held Tuesday afternoon and ended at Silver Creek Mortuary, though officials did not specify whether it concluded at the Taylor or Pinetop location. Funeral services are still being arranged.

Mirabelli asked the public to hold the firefighter's loved ones and colleagues in their thoughts. "Our hearts are broken for the family, friends and fellow firefighters who must now navigate this difficult time," he said. "During this difficult time, we ask that you keep his family, friends, brothers and sisters in the fire service in your thoughts and prayers."

The death marks another loss for a profession that has faced mounting strain in recent years, and it reverberated quickly through a tight-knit network of crews in the White Mountains and the Phoenix area, where the firefighter also served. Details about the circumstances of the death have not been released.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.