His colleagues at the Engine 9 firehouse called him the “Tasmanian Devil,” because when Engineer James Howe fought a fire, he really fought. “He was very aggressive, highly motivated,” noted Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman. “He would be completely covered with soot,” said Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Jim Ryland. “He […]
Firefighter Dugger passed away on November 8, 1989 at the age of 52.
Firefighter Menold passed away on May 21, 1988 at the age of 44.
Firefighter Davidson passed away in May 7, 1988 at the age of 49.
Firefighter Knoll passed away on August 16, 1987, at the age of 57.
Firefighter Husted passed away on August 4, 1987, at the age of 50.
Firefighter Husted passed away on August 4, 1987 at the age of 50.
Firefighter Ballentine passed away on May 25, 1987, at the age of 51.
Jeffrey M. Langley was a dedicated Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), serving in the Air Operations unit. Tragically, on March 30, 1993, at the age of 28, he lost his life during a rescue mission in Topanga State Park. Langley was assisting in the recovery of a hiker […]
Firefighter Bowyd passed away on December 16, 1986, at the age of 45.