On August 3, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco, 50, was battling COVID-19 when he passed away. Firefighter/Paramedic Pacheco contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
Our condolences to Pacheco Family & Friends, Houston Fire Department, and to all affected by Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco's passing.
To date, 46 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.
