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Robert Liguez

Driver/Operator

Driver/Operator Liguez 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 Sept. 17, 2021, as a result of COVID-19 complications.

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

Department information

Alice Fire Department
601 East 3rd ST
Alice, Texas 78332

Chief: Patrick Thomas

Age: 52
Rank: Driver/Operator
Classification: Career
Incident date: August 16, 2021 8:00 a.m.
Date of death: September 17, 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