In memory of Firefighter Andrew J. Brokes

Andrew J. Brokes, Firefighter of City of Durham Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on October 8, 2026 in Durham, NC.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter
• Department: City of Durham Fire Department
• Location: Durham, NC
• End of watch: October 8, 2026
• Nature of death: Crushed
• Years of service: 5
• Age: 24

Circumstances

At 3:15 a.m. on October 8, 2026, Firefighter Andrew Brokes responded with the City of Durham Fire Department to a multi-story structure fire. At 3:31 a.m., while Firefighter Brokes was searching for victims inside the building, a portion of the roof collapsed, causing the second floor to collapse as well. Firefighter Brokes suffered fatal injuries in the collapse and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other firefighters were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.