It is with great sadness we announce the active-duty death of Jeffrey Windle, on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Specialist Windle faithfully served the Fire Department for 22 years and was last assigned to Fire Station 56 in the City of Rolling Hills.
We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and colleagues of Fire Fighter Specialist Windle.
It is with great sadness that the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has announced the sudden passing of Captain Arn Tretsven on November 15, 2022.
For 15 years, Captain Tretsven served in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, with his last assignment being at Fire Station 152 in Covina. Before becoming a county firefighter, he spent 18 years with the U.S. Forest Service and as a lifeguard.
In this time of mourning, we offer our heartfelt condolences to his wife, sons, and all those who held him dear.
It is with great sadness that the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has announced the unexpected passing of Captain Steven McCann, Fire Station 166, Battalion 10. Captain McCann passed away, while on duty, on February 9, 2022. Captain McCann was 48 years old and dedicated more than 16 years of faithful service to the community. He is survived by his mother, three daughters, grandchild, and siblings.
Captain McCann was a highly respected and esteemed firefighter who truly embodied our core values of courage, caring, commitment, community, integrity, and teamwork while on and off the job.
Captain McCann will be tremendously missed by all of us – and we will never forget him.
It is with great sadness that the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has announced the unexpected passing of Firefighter Jonathan Flagler, Fire Station 83, Battalion 14, Central Regional Operations Bureau.
At approximately 02:49 a.m., the morning of January 6, 2022, Firefighter Flagler sustained fatal injuries while engaged in firefighting operations at a single-family residence in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Firefighter Flagler was a 21-year veteran of the fire service having served 19 years with the Vernon Fire Department before transitioning into our Department in October 2020. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
On June 1, 2021, Firefighter Specialist Tory Carlon was fatally shot while on duty at Fire Station 81 in Agua Dulce. Specialist Carlon was 44 years old and worked for the Fire Department for more than 20 years. He was previously a member of the U.S. Forest Service Explorer Program. According to Fire Chief Daryl Osby, Tory was “truly dedicated, one of our better firefighters, amazing, and a true loss to our department.”
Edward Kelly, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, said “Firefighters leave their homes and loved ones every day knowing the risks involved in our profession. The challenges of being a firefighter or paramedic include seeing and experiencing some of life’s most horrifying circumstances. Nothing, however, can adequately prepare anyone for today’s tragedy.”
He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Our sincerest condolences to Firefighter Specialist Tory Carlon’s family as well as his extended fire family.
On April 3, 2012, Captain David Bailey passed away after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at the age of 50.
Captain David Bailey was born on January 16, 1962, in Homestead, Pennsylvania. He began his career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 1994 and rose through the ranks to become a fire captain by 2009. Passionate and dedicated, Dave was known for his strong work ethic, thirst for knowledge, and deep commitment to mentoring new recruits.
Captain Carrie A. Henger-Neff passed away at the age of 54 due to job-related ovarian cancer. Her loss is deeply felt across the firefighting community and by all who had the honor of knowing her.
Carrie joined the department in 1991, bringing with her an uncommon background—she had spent the early part of her career training animals for film and television. But it was her discovery of the vital role service dogs play in search and rescue operations that led her to combine her two greatest passions: firefighting and working with animals.
With determination and vision, Carrie went on to develop the department’s official K9 program, forever shaping how search and rescue missions were approached. Her unique experience allowed her to bridge two worlds, leaving a lasting legacy of innovation and compassion.
Carrie was also a trailblazer in uniform. As the first woman to serve in the department’s Honor Guard, she broke barriers with quiet strength and unshakable dedication. Yet, those who knew her best will remember her for more than just her accomplishments—they’ll remember her unwavering love for animals, her pioneering spirit, and her deep commitment to service.
“She found the perfect way to use her two passions,” said her sister, Owen Anderson.
Captain Carrie A. Henger-Neff leaves behind a legacy that lives on in every K9 unit she helped build, every life she touched, and every door she opened for the women who follow in her footsteps.
Engineer William “Richard” Carr, Jr. passed away on September 1, 2009, at the age of 49. He served more than a decade with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Richard was hired by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 1996 at the age of 36 after spending the beginning of his career working with his father as an automobile mechanic. Most of his career was spent at station 57, with a stint at station 95. Engineer Carr is remembered by his colleagues as a hardworking family man, dedicated to his profession
Fire Captain Tedmund D. “Ted” Hall, 47, was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, August 30, 2009, during the Station Fire. Captain Hall dedicated 27 years of exemplary service to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. From the moment he joined in 1983, Ted embraced every role with pride and professionalism—serving as firefighter, paramedic, engineer, and ultimately as superintendent at Camp 16 on Mount Gleason. He found his true calling mentoring and leading both fellow firefighters and inmate crews with strength, humility, and unwavering dedication.
On August 30, 2009, while responding to the massive Station Fire, Captain Hall and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones were assigned to a firing operation to protect Camp 16. As the fire behavior intensified beyond predictions, with flames over 200 feet high, the camp was overrun. Despite heroic efforts to defend the site, both men were lost when their vehicle was discovered in a ravine near the camp.
Captain Hall’s sacrifice was a final act of bravery in a life defined by service. He is remembered not only as a firefighter, but as a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend. Those who knew him describe him as the finest of the finest—steadfast, selfless, and deeply committed to those he served alongside and those he protected.
Captain Ted Hall will forever be honored for his courage, leadership, and the legacy he leaves behind in the fire service and in the hearts of his loved ones.
Arnie Quinones was a man of deep faith, strong character, and unwavering dedication. Known for his warm smile and magnetic personality, he had a gift for making people feel respected, valued, and loved. He lived by the principles of honor, integrity, compassion, and service, both in his personal life and in his career.
Born in Manhattan, Arnie moved to California at age 12 with his family. He met his wife, Lori, in high school, and they looked forward to the birth of their first child, Sophia Grace, who was born shortly after his passing. Arnie was a devoted husband, soon-to-be father, and beloved uncle.
His dream of becoming a firefighter began early. He joined the LACoFD Explorer Program in high school, became a call firefighter in 1998, and graduated from the 104th Academy in 2001. In 2005, he was promoted to Firefighter Specialist and found his calling leading inmate hand crews at Camp 16. He was a respected leader who trained with discipline, empathy, and pride, earning the admiration of both colleagues and crew.
Arnie’s passion for service extended beyond the job. He once saved the life of a severely injured inmate, never seeking recognition. A proud American of Puerto Rican heritage, he honored the fallen of 9/11 with a tattoo that read, “First In, Last Out”—words he lived by to the end.
On August 30, 2009, Arnie made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. He was brave, selfless, and noble. His legacy lives on in his family, his fellow firefighters, and the many lives he touched.
