Line of Duty Deaths Database

Garrett E. Ramos
Name
Garrett E. Ramos
Local
L2301, Sterling
Gender
Male
Age
38
District
08
Occupation
Lieutenant
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Caught/Trapped - Collapsing Floor
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Asphyxiation, Smoke Inhalation
Date of Death
12/4/2021
Year Placed On Wall
2023
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Garrett Ramos, IAFF 8th District Local 2301, Sterling, Illinois. Brother Ramos, 38, was killed while fighting a structural fire on December 4, 2021.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Sterling High School, Field House, 22 E. Miller Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:00 am at Westwood Sports Complex, Building #3, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the Local or the family can be sent to IAFF Local 2301, 110 W 5th St., Sterling IL 61081-3517
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Biographical Comments
Lieutenant Garrett Ramos succumbed to injuries, while fighting a residential structure fire in rural Rock Falls (automatic aid response area). The initial call was reported at 11:04 PM on December 3rd, 2021. He was listed as deceased in the early hours of December 4th, 2021.

Lieutenant Ramos started with the Sterling Fire Department 10/31/2012 and had been promoted to Lieutenant 9/9/2020, and had been the acting Captain of his shift since that date. His father Edward is a retired Lieutenant, also serving with the Sterling Fire Department.

Ramos was also the President of Local 2301.

He leaves behind:
Parents; Ed & Jeannie (McKee) Ramos
Sister; Jennifer ( Aaron Brannon)
Wife; Brittney
Children; Ruthie (3.5 years old) & Kepa (2 years old)
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