05/12/2021
It is with great sorrow and sadness that Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson announced today the passing of Firefighter/EMT Herve Thomas of Big Pine Key. Thomas died in his sleep while on duty at Station 8 on Stock Island. The cause is not known at this time. The County asks for respect and privacy of his family, friends, and co-workers at this time. He leaves behind his wife, Nicole, and daughter, Naima, 14.
“Firefighter Herve Thomas served the residents and visitors of Monroe County since 2009 faithfully, and his presence will be greatly missed,” said Hudson. “We stand strong and united during this period of grief and lend support to each other unconditionally. We pray for Herve’s family and let it be known, rest peacefully Brother Thomas, we got it from here.”
Thomas was very active in the Big Pine Key community and was especially vigilant in the recovery efforts in the area after Hurricane Irma. In everything he did, he did it to help others.
Pictured: Monroe County Fire Rescue’s Firefighter/EMT Herve Thomas receives his 10 years of service pin from daughter Naima in 2019.
