On April 27, 2020, Firefighter Eric Gore, 49, responded to an emergency at a residence where he came in contact with a person with a known case of COVID-19. He subsequently passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from the virus.
Our condolences to Gore Family & Friends, Philadelphia Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter Eric Gore's passing.
To date, 38 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.
