An Ottawa firefighter who died in a skydiving accident in Arnprior, Ont. suffered fatal injuries "during the landing process following an advanced parachute maneuver," according to the skydiving company.
"Jeff Dean is a beloved member of the Parachute Ottawa family and a leader in the Canadian Skydiving community," the company said. "As a mentor to hundreds of skydivers throughout the community our community is in shock by this loss. The Canadian skydiving community collectively mourns the loss of our friend and fellow jumper who was a positive light to all."