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OCFA Fire Captain/Paramedic Dies After Serving Community For 25+ Years
Capt. Rob Culp dedicated service to the National City Fire Department, Carlsbad Fire Department and OCFA over the past 25 years.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Orange County firefighters grieved the loss of one of their own Tuesday, after OC Fire Authority Fire Captain/Paramedic Rob Culp was announced dead after 16 years with the OCFA.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of OCFA Fire Captain/Paramedic Rob Culp," the statement read. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he saved and touched."
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According to the OCFA, Culp dedicated service to the National City Fire Department, Carlsbad Fire Department and Orange County Fire Authority over the past 25 years.
He leaves behind a lasting legacy of courage, commitment and care in the communities he served.
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During his 16 years with the Orange County Fire Authority, Culp served as Firefighter Paramedic, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain/Paramedic and was a member of the Technical Rescue Team and FEMA CA-Task Force 5.
His final assignment was Fire Station 27 in Irvine, the OCFA said.
Culp's cause of death was not immediately released.
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