A Valencia man who was a Ventura County firefighter was killed recently in a vehicle crash while on duty, fire officials announced Thursday.

“It is with deep sadness and regret that the Ventura County Fire Chief announces the loss of Fire Engineer Ryan Osler,” officials reported in a statement.

Osler was killed when the vehicle he was in crashed while firefighters were battling the Canyon Fire in Santa Barbara County.

“A line of duty vehicle accident” took place 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Ventura County officials. A second firefighter was involved in the accident and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The crash is under investigation by California Highway Patrol. No details are available at this time. Families have been notified and department liaisons are assisting all family, friends, firefighters and co-workers affected by this tragedy.  He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; two children; his mother, Cherie Osler, and his two sisters Julie and Janine, according to a GoFundMe page created by a friend to support the family

The crew was providing support as part of the fire fighting force operating on the Canyon Fire.

Osler, 38, was a Valencia resident and 18-year member of the Ventura County Fire Department.

He began his career in 1998 as a member of the Ventura County Fire Handcrew, and was hired as a Trainee Firefighter in 2006.

After six years of service, he promoted to the rank of fire engineer at Fire Station 42 in Moorpark, according to officials.

“Our collective hearts are broken at the loss of our friend and brother Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” commented Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen. “We are deeply moved by the outpouring of public support for Ryan and on behalf of all the men and women of the Ventura County Fire Department, we thank you for your continued prayers.”

A GoFundME page was created to support the family.

All flags were ordered to half-staff immediately, and mourning bands will be worn until further notice. Funeral arrangements are pending and information will be made available as soon as details are finalized. For further information or media inquiries, contact the Ventura County Fire Department Office of Public Information at (805) 389-9769.

“I am saddened at the loss of one of our local firefighters. My prayers are with Ryan, his wife and their two children,” according to a statement from Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. “Our state’s brave men and women risk their lives each and every day to keep us safe from fires, yet it is always awful to hear of incidents in the field. I send my deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends.”