Fire Critic An Unadulterated View of the Fire Service
June 2, 2011 is a tragic day for San Francisco Firefighters. Lt. Vincent Perez was killed battling a blaze in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco. Firefighter Anthony Valerio is fighting for his life in critical condition.
Firefighters were called to the fire at 133 Berkeley Way at about 10:45 a.m.
San Francisco Lt. Vincent Perez
Lt. Perez, 48, was a 21 year veteran of the fire service. Rest in Peace.
This is the first LODD in San Francisco since 2003.
Lt. Vincent Perez, 48, died trying to extinguish a fire at a four-story home in Diamond Heights. Anthony Valerio, 53, is in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital’s intensive care unit with severe burns. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com
“Our hearts are heavy as we are reminded of the sacrifices firefighters and their families make each day to keep our City safe,” [Mayor]Lee said. “Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the two injured firefighters and their families for a safe and speedy recovery.” Read more: http://www.sacbee.com
San Francisco Firefighter Anthony Valerio remains in critical condition.
Links:
- Firefighter Nation – San Francisco Firefighter Dies After House Fire; One Other in Critical Condition
- Statter 911 – UPDATED: SAN FRANCISCO LT. VINCENT PEREZ KILLED IN HOUSE FIRE. FF ANTHONY VALERIO IS ‘FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE’. REPORTED FLASHOVER. LISTEN TO FIREGROUND AUDIO.
- Command Safety – SAN FRANCISCO FD FLASHOVER LODD, TWO OTHERS INJURED
- Audio: Alert Page – 45 minutes of fireground audio including mayday
- Sudden Explosion Likely Caused Firefighter’s Death
- Vincent Perez Identified as Firefighter Who Died Battling Diamond Heights Blaze
- 1 Firefighter Dead, 2 Others Injured Battling SF House Fire
- One SF Firefighter Killed, Two Injured Battling House Fire
- San Francisco firefighter dies from blaze injuries
- SF firefighter killed, 2 others injured fighting Diamond Heights blaze
- SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT SUFFERS DEVASTING LOSS – LT. VINCENT A. PEREZ DIES IN SERVICE TO CITY, FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC ANTHONY M. VALERIO IN CRITICAL CONDITION
- San Francisco firefighter dies from blaze injuries
- S.F. firefighter dies, second fighting for life
- SF firefighter dies following Diamond Heights blaze
