Tragedy in Los Angeles: Hispanic firefighter paramedic dies on duty
Firefighter paramedic Jerry W. Guzman was assigned to Station 32 in Azusa; authorities have not reported the cause of the paramedic death.
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A Hispanic firefighter paramedic from the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) died on active duty this Friday, county officials reported Saturday.
Authorities identified the deceased firefighter paramedic as Jerry W. Guzman, who had his last emergency call on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately released.
"It is with great sadness that the #LACOFD shares the on-duty death of Firefighter Paramedic (FFPM) Jerry W. Guzman on Friday, August 15, 2025," the county fire department reported.