JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The family of a 23-year-old Jacksonville Fire and Rescue engineer who died on Wednesday morning said they are thankful for all the love and support that they have received.<\/p>\n
The family posted on Facebook expressing their gratitude to the community.<\/p>\n
In a post on social media<\/a>, JFRD said that Colton R. Tibbetts joined the agency three years ago, and in November, was promoted to engineer at just 22 years old.<\/p>\n This morning, active duty Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Engineer Colton Tibbetts passed away.<\/p>\n He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and a dedicated firefighter who served our community with pride.<\/p>\n Colton followed in his father Brian\u2019s footsteps when he joined JFRD\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/tlnyyf7hSH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) March 25, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cHe was a beloved son, brother, friend, and a dedicated firefighter who served our community with pride,\u201d JFRD said. \u201cWe ask that you keep the Tibbetts family, his crew, and all members of JFRD in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jacksonville Firefighters Death Benefit Fund also posted to social media with a tribute to Tibbetts, noting that he came from a family of firefighters. <\/p>\n The post also stated that Tibbetts died following a single-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday morning, and that the page will update the community on funeral arrangements once they are finalized. <\/p>\n According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old man was killed in a crash early Wednesday morning in Putnam County<\/a>.<\/p>\n