LODDS

Affton, MO, Fire Protection District Captain Found Unresponsive in Station, Dies

July 10, 2024

Capt. James 'Jim' Cova, 54, a 23-year veteran, had handled several emergencies throughout his shift.

Affton Fire Protection District Capt. Jim Cova

A Missouri fire officer was found unresponsive in his station Tuesday.

Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James 'Jim' Cova, 54, had responded to a number of emergencies during his shift.

He was a 23 year veteran of the department.

"Captain Cova was a true hero, committed to serving our community and his family. His loss is felt deeply by all of us," Interim Fire Chief Aaron Rhodes wrote in a statement posted on the department's Facebook page.

Arrangements are pending.

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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.