On Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2020, at approximately 1614hrs., firefighters from the Porterville Fire Department, as well as the counties of King, Fresno, and Tulare, responded to a fire at the Porterville Public Library. Captain Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones perished in the blaze. Two teen boys have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. Investigation into the incident continues.
Porterville Fire Department
40 W Cleveland Avenue
Porterville, California 93257
Chief: David LaPere
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.
| Age: | 35 |
|---|---|
| Rank: | Captain |
| Classification: | Career |
| Incident date: | February 18, 2020 16:14 |
| Date of death: | February 18, 2020 |
| Cause of death: | Unknown |
| Nature of death: | Unknown |
| Activity type: | Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) |
| Emergency duty: | Yes |
| Duty type: | On-Scene Fire |
| Fixed property use: | Institutional |
