A Dallas fireman becomes the first to lose his battle with Covid-19

DALLAS (1080 KRLD)- Dallas firefighter is the first active-duty firefighter in Dallas to die from the virus.

Dallas Fire-Rescue announced David Leos’ passing on Thursday afternoon

On Wednesday, Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were parked outside Parkland Hospital all day to show support for the veteran firefighter and had been on a ventilator in the ICU.

Leos had  just celebrated his 40th anniversary with the Dallas Fire Department.

Two months ago, Leos contracted COVID-19.

He was 62 years old and leaves behind a wife and 8 children.​

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