Officials said that an Oakland firefighter-paramedic drowned early Thursday while in San Diego.
Caeden Laffan, 25, had graduated from the Oakland Fire Department’s academy in 2019, officials reported in a news release Thursday.
San Diego fire officials notified their counterparts in Oakland after the incident. Laffan’s mother had traveled to San Diego, they added.
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Authorities did not release details about the circumstances of the drowning.
“Caeden Laffan was a young enthusiastic member of the Oakland Fire Department, with a bright future ahead of him, and we’re all heartbroken today after learning of this tragic event,” said Fire Chief Damon Covington. “Our hearts go out to the entire Laffan family, and all who know him, worked with him, and loved him. The Laffan family and I sincerely appreciate the coordination and support of the San Diego Fire Department as our members continue to respond and grieve.”
The young firefighter’s father, Oakland Fire Department Assistant Chief Sean Laffan, was 42 when he died after suffering a heart attack in the line of duty in November 2020.
This is a developing report. Check back for updates.
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