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Erik Daniel Segura

Captain

Captain Segura was exposed to COVID-19 during on-duty activities on an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) incident. He became ill and his health worsened. He died on Jan. 26, 2021, as a result of COVID-19 complications.

photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Erik Daniel Segura was included in the USFA’s annual report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States.

Department information

Laredo Fire Department
616 East Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, Texas 78041

Chief: Guillermo Heard

Age: 45
Rank: Captain
Classification: Career
Incident date: November 23, 2020 8:00 a.m.
Date of death: January 26, 2021
Cause of fatal injury: Exposure
Nature of fatal injury: Covid-19
Activity type: EMS/Patient Care
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Fixed property use: Residential

Last updated: July 07, 2022