Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose M. Perez, 44, contracted COVID-19 as a result of numerous exposures from positive COVID-19 patients during the course of his official duty for the Los Angeles City Fire Department. He subsequently passed away on July 25, 2020, from the virus.
Our condolences to the Perez Family & Friends, Los Angeles City Fire Department , and to all affected by Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose M. Perez's passing.
To date, 52 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.
