Chief Robert “Rob” Orkies, 55, developed COVID-19 while on-duty from a fellow firefighter with a known case of the virus. He passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.
Our condolences to the Orkies Family & Friends, Zoneton Fire Protection District, and to all affected by Chief Robert “Rob” Orkies's passing.
To date, 84 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.
