On Saturday, December 7, 2019, at approximately 0200hrs., Firefighter Kenneth Jones, 46, responded to a multi-residential structure fire. Firefighter Jones had climbed to the roof of the five-story building in search of access to the fire when he fell off of the structure. Firefighter Kenneth Jones was immediately transported to the hospital where he passed away.
Our condolences to the Jones Family & Friends, Summit Fire & EMS Authority, and to all affected by Firefighter Kenneth Jones‘s passing.
To date, 55 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2019. 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.
