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In the Line of Duty
Paul Rotondaro, 36 - Gustine, CA
10/2/2019
Paul Rotondaro Fire Captain CAL FIRE, Merced County Fire Gustine, CA Age: 36 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 13 Date of Incident: Oct. 2, 2019 Date of Death: Oct. 2, 2019 On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Captain Paul Rotondaro, while on-duty, left the Merced County fire station to go to the Usona fire station. Driving a Ford Ranger, Rotondaro was hit by another truck, causing his truck to leave the road and catch fire, killing him instantly.