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Roberto Valdez

Firefighter

Firefighter Valdez suffered a heart attack in quarters.
photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Roberto Valdez was honored on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Department information

Laredo Fire Department
Laredo, Texas

Age: 35
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident date: January 29, 1992
Date of death: January 29, 1992
Cause of death: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of death: Heart Attack
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty

Last updated: March 27, 2018