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Thomas M. Barber

Captain

On June, 13, 2021, Captain Barber responded to a medical call at a residence. Early the next morning on June 14, 2021, Captain Barber went into cardiac arrest at his home. He was rushed to the hospital where he passed away shortly after arrival.

photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Thomas M. Barber was honored on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was included in the USFA’s annual report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States.

Department information

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
515 N Julia ST
Jacksonville, Florida 32202-4128

Chief: Keith Powers

Age: 51
Rank: Captain
Classification: Career
Incident date: June 13, 2021 6:45 a.m.
Date of death: June 14, 2021
Cause of fatal injury: Stress/Overexertion
Nature of fatal injury: Heart Attack
Activity type: EMS/Patient Care
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Fixed property use: Residential

Last updated: July 07, 2022