USFA LODD: California Firefighter, Firefighter Jones, On-Duty Death Notification 02.18.2020

On Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2020, at approximately 1614hrs., firefighters from the Porterville Fire Department, as well as the counties of King, Fresno, and Tulare, responded to a fire at the Porterville Public Library. Captain Ramon “Ray” Figueroa, 35, and Firefighter Patrick Jones, 25, perished in the blaze.  Two teen boys have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. Investigation into the incident continues.

Our condolences to the Jones Family & Friends, Porterville Fire Department, and to all affected by  Firefighter Patrick Jones's passing.

   

To date, 13 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.