COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (KBOI) — The law enforcement and fire fighting community in northern Idaho is mourning the loss of two dedicated firefighters and praying for the recovery of another following a deadly ambush Sunday afternoon.

The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire & Rescue spoke at a joint press conference Monday afternoon to announce the identities of their fallen firefighters and speak about their side of the investigation.

The two firefighters killed were identified as Kootenai County Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Coeur d'Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison, Jr., 52. Coeur d'Alene Fire Engineer Dave Tysdal, 47, was shot and is still in the hospital recovering after two successful surgeries. He's reportedly in stable condition.

"Yesterday was one of the darkest days that either of these organizations has ever seen," officials said during the emotional press briefing. "These men were dedicated firefighters."

The firefighters were ambushed by a man, later identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, Sunday afternoon as they responded to a grass fire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene. Investigators said firefighters had a brief interaction with Roley when they first got on scene, asking him to move his vehicle as they set up an initial fire attack, and shortly after that, Roley opened fire.

Firefighters radioed to dispatch that they were taking gunfire and said they believed the fire was "intentionally set to draw us in." Investigators later confirmed that report.

"This was a total ambush. These firefighters never had a chance," Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said in a Sunday briefing.

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The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Edward Kelly issued a statement Monday, saying:

Yesterday’s ambush killing of two fire fighters responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is nothing short of horrific. We mourn the loss of our two brothers, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief and Local 710 member John Morrison, Jr., and Kootenai County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief and Local 2856 member Frank Harwood, and are keeping their families and loved ones in our prayers. Our thoughts are also with Local 710 Brother, Coeur d’Alene Fire Engineer Dave Tysdal, who was shot and remains hospitalized.

In no civilized nation should first responders be targets for violence. The IAFF is committed to making a dangerous job safer for fire fighters and emergency medical workers, and that means working with our elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure those who commit these heinous acts are held responsible.

IAFF members are trained and committed to responding to any emergency, no matter the danger. That is as true today as tomorrow. Our brothers and sisters in Idaho will continue to serve their communities, even during these difficult times.

A procession was held for the firefighters Sunday night. Another procession is expected Tuesday morning.

Gov. Brad Little ordered flags to be flown at half staff to honor the fallen firefighters.

Investigators said this will be a long investigation and they are still in the beginning stages. As of Monday afternoon, investigators have not found a manifesto or any other evidence leading them to a motive in the ambush.