The Pasadena Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Andre Jones, affectionately known as “Dre.” Firefighter Jones began his career as a Pasadena Fire Department Auxiliary Firefighter in August 1986. After learning the basics of firefighting, he tested for Firefighter in 1987 and was successfully hired as a Probationary Firefighter. After passing probation he was promoted to Firefighter II and remained on the front line until his retirement in April 2014. During his career he was an outstanding Firefighter and Fire Inspector. Sadly, a month after retiring he received devastating news that he had cancer and fought a hard battle while it continued to spread.