On August 3, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco was battling COVID-19 when he passed away. Firefighter/Paramedic Pacheco contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.
Houston Fire Department
1801 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Chief: Samuel Peña
Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.
| Age: | 50 |
|---|---|
| Rank: | Firefighter/Paramedic |
| Classification: | Career |
| Incident date: | July 18, 2020 |
| Date of death: | August 3, 2020 |
| Cause of death: | Exposure |
| Nature of death: | Other |
| Activity type: | In-Station Duties |
| Emergency duty: | No |
| Duty type: | Other On-Duty |
| Fixed property use: | Store/Office |
