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A career firefighter/paramedic with Carroll County passed away Jan. 20 due to complications from COVID-19.
Robert A. “Bobby” Jones contracted COVID-19 while performing his duties in December 2021.
"After a hard fight and multiple complications, he succumbed to the virus. His death represents the first in the Line of Duty Death for the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company, newly formed Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS, and IAFF Local 5184," according to a Facebook post from Local 5184.
Jones joined the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Company in 1978 and remained a member until his death.
He entered the Baltimore County Fire Department academy as a firefighter recruit in 1982 and retired as a lieutenant in 2012.
He joined the Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company in Westminster, MD, as a part-time paramedic in the late 1980’s and went full-time as a firefighter/engineer in 2007.
Jones volunteered at Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Company from 2011-2013 and Cape St. Claire Volunteer Fire Company from 2013 until his passing. He was promoted in May 19, 2021, as a lieutenant with Cape St. Claire.
He is survived by his mother, five siblings, stepdaughter, and grandson.
