Construction Suppression Operator Edward Duffy tragically sustained fatal burn injuries in the line of duty on August 5, 1947, while engaged in fire suppression efforts on the Bryant Canyon Fire in Big Tujunga Canyon.
Firefighter Combs passed away after sustaining fatal injuries on a structure fire on August 31, 1942.
Bert F. Hancock was a 36-year-old firefighter whose life was tragically cut short in the line of duty.
On what was supposed to be his day off, Firefighter Hancock answered the call to serve alongside County Engine Company No. 9 to battle a blaze at the Western Candy Box factory on East Sixty-Third Street. While helping to lead a hose up a forty-foot ladder, a sudden surge of water pressure caused him to lose balance and fall. Despite efforts to save him, Bert succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.
Firefighter Hancock’s bravery, selflessness, and dedication to his fellow firefighters and community will never be forgotten.
Firefighter Wood passed away in 1935.
Firefighter Elsey gave his life in the line of duty on April 26, 1931.
Firefighter Taylor passed away on Novber 5, 1930, after sustaining fatal injuries in the line of duty on a brush fire in Calabasas.
Firefighter Ray Metz tragically lost his life on October 26, 1929, during the ‘Downey Fire’ while conducting overhaul operations at a eucalyptus plantation. He sustained fatal traumatic injuries while involved in the firefighting efforts.
Firefighter Radenmacher passed away on October 2, 1929 after sustaing fatal injuries in the line of duty.