Retired Alameda Firefighter Patrick Corder Dies at 43

ALAMEDA, CA —Former Alameda Firefighter Patrick Corder died at the age of 43 due to a work-related post-traumatic stress injury, the Alameda Fire Department announced.

The department shared the National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number, 988, and encouraged anyone with thoughts of ending their own life to call.

Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft said, “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Patrick Corder, a beloved community member and first responder. Our first responders are the ones we call for help, but in the course of their work, they are exposed to incidents that can result in acute and cumulative physical and psychological impacts. I have been in communication with Fire Chief Nick Luby who has my full support during this incredibly difficult time for our fire department."

Corder was a Firefighter-Paramedic for more than 15 years before retiring last year. He continued his devotion to Alameda as a Community Paramedic where he helped community members, including the unhoused, in meeting their basic medical needs.

Throughout his career, Corder was active in the firefighters union, serving on the IAFF Local 689 Executive Board as Trustee, Recording Secretary, and President. "Patrick was devoted to serving others through both the Alameda Fire Department and Local 689," said Fire Chief Nick Luby. "He was instrumental in the success of our Community Paramedic program which has been a vital service to our community. This program paved the way for the Alameda C.A.R.E Team, the Fire Department’s mental health crisis response unit."

Corder was an Alameda resident. His family has requested privacy at this time.