Firefighter Jim Michelli was killed in the line of duty while battling a fire in a commercial building in the city of Baldwin Park on December 18, 1979. His loss has been deeply felt throughout our department by everyone who knew him, as well as by his many friends. Jim was truly a remarkable individual. […]
Firefighter Taylor passed away on August 23, 1978 at the age of 46.
Firefighter Hughes passed away on August 8, 1978 at the age of 26.
Timothy Rodriguez passed away on August 8, 1978 at the age of 22.
On the night of July 24, 1977, while supporting firefighting operations on the Middle Fire, a 3,800-acre wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, Thomas Grady was tragically killed in the line of duty. During a nighttime landing at Mill Creek Heliport, the Bell 205 helicopter he was piloting collided mid-air with a U.S. Forest Service […]
On July 4, 1976, Firefighter Hartman sustained fatal injuries while serving in the line of duty at the age of 44.
Firefighter Lockhart passed away on April 17, 1976 a the age of 47.
Roland Barton passed away on February 6, 1976 at the age of 49.
Firefighter Nansel passed away on February 16, 1975, at the age of 55.
Firefighter Miller gave his life in the line of duty on August 24, 1974, at the age of 29.