NM firefighter dies from injuries incurred during June fireworks explosion

Jeff Stroble, 46, was one of 12 firefighters injured during a fireworks explosion while prepping for the July 4th fireworks display

July 22, 2019 10:33 AM

Jeff Stroble, a Fire Apparatus Operator, was with the Roswell Fire Department for 17 years.

Duty Death: Jeff Stroble - [Roswell]

End of Service: 21/07/2019

By FireRescue1 Staff

ROSWELL N.M. — Roswell Fire Department Firefighter Jeff Stroble succumbed to his injuries sustained during a June fireworks explosion.

Stroble, 46, was one of 12 firefighters injured during an explosion while prepping for the July fireworks display, KOB 4 reports. Stroble and Hoby Bonham were critically wounded during the blast and transported to the hospital. First responders treated the remaining firefighters for minor injuries at the scene.

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The hospital released Bonham in early July to finish recouping at home.

Stroble, a Fire Apparatus Operator, was with the Roswell Fire Department for 17 years.