CSFD: Retired captain who served at Ground Zero died of job-related cancer

Retired Colorado Springs fire captain who worked at ground zero dies

Colorado Springs is mourning the loss of retired fire department Captain Patrick Rogacki, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 1 of an aggressive form of cancer that was a result of his work at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, according to a news release by the department Friday.

CSFD: Retired captain who served at Ground Zero died of job-related cancer

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) announced the passing of retired Captain Patrick Rogacki on Aug. 1, 2025, after a long and brave battle with an aggressive form of job-related cancer. Courtesy: CSFD, retired Captain Patrick Rogacki "Captain Rogacki’s illness was a result of his heroic work at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks," wrote CSFD. "As a Search Group Manager with Colorado Task Force 1, he spent countless…