Entries by Bryan Webb

Steve H. Herman, Firefighter Specialist

Firefighter Specialist Steve Herman, Los Angeles County Fire Department Camp Foreman, Camp 19, Air and Wildland Division, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 21, 2008, at the age of 48. Fire Fighter Specialist Herman served the Department and the citizens of Los Angeles County for more than 28 years. Fire […]

Roy E. Chapman, Battalion Chief

Born and raised in Southgate, Roy spent his childhood years enjoying many types of sports. He graduated from Bellflower High School, where he lettered four years in football, basketball and baseball. While attending Cerritos College, Roy was drafted into the Navy and served on the battleship USS Pyro during the Vietnam War. Upon his return […]

Crystal Golden-Jefferson, Firefighter

On July 20, 2005, Crystal Golden-Jefferson passed away from a job-related illness. Crystal was a force of nature, always full of energy, constantly on the move, and deeply committed to an active lifestyle. Coming from a proud line of firefighters, she began her journey as a fire explorer in her hometown in Illinois. After graduating […]

Craig H. Foster, Firefighter Specialist

On February 10, 2025, Firefighter Specialist Crag Foster passed away. Craig dedicated most of his adult years serving the people; first, as a proud member of the Navy and then as a devoted member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He served our country faithfully, with joy and honor aboard the USS Tigrone and […]

Daniel E. Elkins, Captain (LODD)

Captain Daniel E. Elkins, a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and member of the Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, died in the line of duty on July 13, 2004 in a vehicle accident en route to his station after serving as a member of the Pine Incident Management Team. Promoted […]

James E. Sheehan, Captain

Captain sheehan passed away on March 14, 2004 at the age of 59. Captain Sheehan was a dedicated member of the department for 34 years, last serving at Fire Station 160 in Hawthorne.

Kenneth P. Moiseve, Firefighter Specialist

Firefighter Moiseve began his service with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 1972, following his honorable service as a Vietnam War veteran. Over the course of his distinguished career, he served as both a Paramedic and Engineer. On July 30, 2003, his dedicated service came to a tragic end when he suffered a fatal […]

Philip D. Gibbs, Captain

Captain Gibbs, known as “Denny” to family and friends, passed away on January 30, 2003 after a courageous two-year battle with job-related cancer. He dedicated 29 years of service to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, spending the final decade with the department’s Hazardous Materials Response Unit. Denny loved being a firefighter and often said […]