This procession served as a visible expression of gratitude, respect, and brotherhood for a firefighter and paramedic who dedicated his life to serving others
VANCOUVER — On Friday (Jan. 16), the city of Vancouver Fire Department solemnly honored Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, age 32, with a procession marking his transport from the Office of the Coroner in Clark County to Brown’s Funeral Home in Camas, Washington.
Firefighter Frenz joined the Vancouver Fire Department on March 16, 2020. He proudly served the Vancouver community on Truck 5 and was a member of the regional Technical Rescue Team. He was a deeply respected and valued member of the department.
Firefighter Frenz passed away off duty on January 13, 2026. He was escorted with honor and respect by members of his fire service family. The procession included Truck 5, Engine 5, a Vancouver Fire Department Chaplain, and several fire engines positioned on overpasses along the route. Riding in the apparatus were members of Jeremiah’s crew from Fire Station 5, where he served on B Shift.
This procession served as a visible expression of gratitude, respect, and brotherhood for a firefighter and paramedic who dedicated his life to serving others. Jeremiah’s adventurous spirit, infectious smile, and steadfast professionalism left a lasting impression on his fellow firefighters and the countless community members he served throughout his career.
The Vancouver Fire Department remains united in grief and remembrance, standing alongside Jeremiah’s family, friends, and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time. His absence will be deeply felt, but his legacy of service, dedication, and camaraderie will endure within the department.
The Vancouver Fire Department respectfully asks that the privacy of Firefighter Frenz’s family be honored as they mourn their loss.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
Also read:
- POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?
A new reader poll asks whether proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure indicate the council lacked clear authority during a 2025 board removal. - Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing
Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Olympia. - Dr. Ricardo ‘Rocky’ Torres-Morales selected as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools has selected Dr. Ricardo “Rocky” Torres-Morales as its next superintendent following a months-long national search and extensive community engagement process. - Battle Ground Police arrest 41-year-old in child sexual assault investigation
Battle Ground police arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a child sexual assault investigation that began in 2022 and remains active. - Do the County Council’s proposed changes to Rules of Procedure prove Belkot was correct?
Clark County Council discussions about rewriting its Rules of Procedure raise new questions about whether Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board last year lacked clear authority under existing rules. - Washougal High School students restoring native habitat on campus
Students in the Washougal High School Green Team are restoring the campus courtyard into a native habitat learning space with support from local grants and community partners. - Letter: ‘HSD needs to give a detailed line-item accounting of where the last levy went, and of how they plan to use this one’
Randall Schultz-Rathbun urges Hockinson School District to provide detailed, transparent accounting of past and proposed levy spending before asking voters for additional funds.
