In memory of Firefighter Jeffery Lynn Derrick
Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department · Pittsburg, TX
Jeffery Lynn Derrick, Firefighter of Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on February 27, 2026 in Pittsburg, TX.
Record
- Rank: Firefighter
- Department: Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
- Location: Pittsburg, TX
- End of watch: February 27, 2026
- Nature of death: Burns
- Years of service: 1
- Age: 67
Circumstances
Firefighter Jeffery Derrick responded with the Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department to a grass fire. While battling the blaze, shifting winds changed the fire’s direction and the fire spread into high grass and pastureland where firefighters were working the fire lines. Firefighter Derrick tried to make his way back to the fire department vehicle but became disoriented and was overcome by the fire. Firefighter Derrick was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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.