Line of Duty Deaths Database

Patrick Michael Corder
Name
Patrick Michael Corder
Local
L0689, Alameda
Gender
Male
Age
43
District
10
Occupation
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Type of Duty
Emergency Medical Service
Fatal Injury Cause
Overexertion/Stress/Strain - Stress
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Unknown
Date of Death
2/1/2024
Year Placed On Wall
2025
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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City/State
Date
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter/Paramedic Patrick Michael Corder of IAFF 10th District Local 689 – Alameda, California. Brother Corder, 43, passed away on Feb. 1, 2024 from suicide related to a post-traumatic stress-related illness.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the family and the local can be sent to IAFF Local 689, PO Box 727, Alameda, CA 94501-8727.
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Biographical Comments
It is with great sadness that the Alameda City Fire Department and Alameda Firefighters Association IAFF Local 689 share news of the passing of one of their own.

Firefighter Patrick Michael Corder, 43, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. His passing followed a difficult battle with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI). Firefighter Corder proudly served the citizens of Alameda with honor and distinction for 15 years, retiring in 2023.

Patrick loved the fire service and was a staunch advocate for the mental health of his fellow firefighters, returning to the City of Alameda to educate recruits even after his retirement. He also served the community as a member of one of the first Community Paramedics (CP) in CA and continued serving as a CP for seven years. Patrick was very involved in the union, including serving as local President and Secretary. Patrick was embraced by many community members as a public servant who had an amazing personality that allowed for positive engagement with everyone he encountered.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 10 years, his mother, and his father.

A memorial service is still being coordinated and will be held in Alameda at a future date.

Media contact:
Kevin Tidwell, Public Information Officer
(510) 566-4045
firepio@alamedaca.gov
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