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In the Line of Duty
Patrick Jones, 25 - Porterville, CA
2/18/2020
Patrick Jones Firefighter Porterville Fire Department Porterville, CA Age: 25 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 3 Date of Incident: February 18, 2020 Date of Death: February 18, 2020 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.