New Jersey Firefighter dies of COVID 19 Exposure

So as to build equivalent awareness and statement of the impact of COVID19 on the fire service, a limited selection of LODD from April 2020 onward is being posted.

David Clark, Firefighter

While on official duty, Firefighter David Clark contracted COVID-19 from the firehouse and subsequently passed away.

Department information
Bay Head Fire Company
81 Bridge Avenue
Bay Head, New Jersey 08742

Chief: Joe Todisco

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Age: 47
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Volunteer
Incident date: March 21, 2020
Date of death: April 17, 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


https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefight...atalityId=4918