On June 25, 2018 Captain Dave Rosa, 45, was shot while responding to a reported fire at the Covenant Manor, a senior living facility in Long Beach, California. Captain Rosa was transported to St. Mary Medical Center but passed away from the injuries he sustained. A person of interest is in custody and investigation into the incident continues.
Our condolences to the Rosa Family & Friends, Long Beach Fire Department, and to all affected by Captain Dave Rosa's passing.
To date, 46 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2018. 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.)
