In memory of Firefighter-Paramedic Charles J. Jones

Charles J. Jones, Firefighter-Paramedic of Council Bluffs Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on October 8, 2026 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter-Paramedic
• Department: Council Bluffs Fire Department
• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• End of watch: October 8, 2026
• Nature of death: Cerebrovascular Accident
• Years of service: 19
• Age: 52

Circumstances

On October 5, 2026, at 4:25 a.m., Firefighter-Paramedic Charles “Chuck” Jones responded to a residential structure fire with the Council Bluffs Fire Department. While on scene, Firefighter-Paramedic Jones was involved with the extrication of a victim from the fire. After this, Firefighter-Paramedic Jones told fellow first responders that he could not reenter the building and went to on-scene rehabilitation. The scene was cleared and Firefighter-Paramedic Jones returned to the station with the fire department. On the same day, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Firefighter-Paramedic Jones responded to a medical call. Upon arrival, the patient was loaded into an ambulance. As Firefighter-Paramedic Jones was attempting to take the patient’s blood pressure, he stopped and exited the ambulance. When fellow first responders got to Firefighter-Paramedic Jones, he was experiencing a stroke. Firefighter-Paramedic Jones was immediately transported to a hospital in a fire department engine. He was subsequently transported to a higher care facility the same day and remained there until he passed away on October 8, 2026.

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.