Longtime county paramedic Gerald “Jerry” Jones passes away

Posted On: September 21, 2020

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that Volusia County confirms the death of Gerald “Jerry” Jones. A longtime paramedic with Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, Jones passed away Sunday night after a battle with COVID-19.

“This is a tragic and devastating loss for the county and the entire EMS team throughout Volusia County,” said County Manager George Recktenwald. “Jerry was respected and loved by all who knew him. Right now, our focus is on providing help and support to his family in their time of grief.”

Jones, who was 51-years-old, worked for EVC ambulance and then its successor, Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, since May 1999.

The news media is requested to respect the family’s privacy and refrain from contacting them in this difficult time as they continue to cope with their loss.