Post Updated: Line of Duty Passing of LACOFD Fire Fighter Jonathan Flagler in RPV Fire

The Los Angeles County Fire Department released the following statement on the passing of one of it own fire fighters Jan. 6.

It is with great sorrow that the Los Angeles County Fire Department or LACoFD share the unexpected passing of Fire Fighter Jonathan Flagler. At about 2:49 a.m. this morning, Fire Fighter Flagler sustained fatal injuries while engaged in firefighting operations at a single-family residence in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Fire Fighter Flagler was a 21-year veteran of the fire service having served 19 years with the Vernon Fire Department before transitioning to the LACoFD in October of 2020.  He is survived by his wife and two sons.

The LACoFD, along with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and IAFF Local 1014, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the Flagler family along with our Department family who are mourning this heartbreaking loss.

“I join with the Flagler and LACoFD families in mourning the sudden passing of Fire Fighter Flagler,” said Interim Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone. “It is always a tragedy to lose one of our own in the line of duty.  Fire Fighter Flagler made the ultimate sacrifice; his bravery and courage will never be forgotten.”

A solemn procession from the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to the Coroner’s Office is currently underway.

Fire Fighter Dies in Line of Duty in RPV Fire

A Los Angeles County firefighter who battled a residential fire in Rancho Palos Verdes Jan. 6, died at a hospital.

Firefighters were called to the 30700 block of Tarapaca Road for a fire about 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.

When they arrived residents were outside of the single-story home that was on fire. 

The firefighter was inside the home alongside firefighters who were attacking the blaze when the smoke and fire overcame him. 

The Firefighter reportedly put out a mayday for assistance. Firefighters located and rescued him and started life-saving procedures.

The firefighter was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where a team of doctors fought to bring the firefighter back. The firefighter, who was not publicly identified Thursday morning, leaves behind his wife and two sons.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has released the following statement regarding the on-duty death of the firefighter Jan 6.

“This morning, our LA County Fire Department responded to a house fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.  They were able to save the family inside, but tragically, one of our own Los Angeles County Firefighters lost his life in the effort. This is devastating and my prayers are with his wife and two young sons as well as his friends and colleagues in the Fire Department and everyone that knew and loved him. His bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten.”