Los Angeles County Reports Active-Duty Death of Firefighter

Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry W. Guzman, a 23-year member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, died Friday.

A GoFundMe account was established to help Guzman's family.

Firefighters are mourning the loss of the active-duty death of a Los Angeles County firefighter/paramedic.

The department announced that Jerry W. Guzman passed away Friday, Aug. 15.

The 23-year member of the department was assigned to Los Angeles County Fire Station 32 in Azusa. 

"We extend our deepest prayers and condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of FFPM Guzman," the department shared in a social media post.

Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone activated the fire department's peer support team, chaplains, and others to help member of the department after the news of Guzman's passing. 

 

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