On September 2, 1955, Los Angeles County Fire Captain Glenn E. Rockey lost his life during the Hacienda Fire while trying to save his crew from an unexpected and deadly wind-driven flare-up.

Captain Rockey was leading twelve young men from Probation Forestry Camp 5-1 when the fire rapidly intensified. Without hesitation, he attacked the flames with a one-inch hose in a heroic effort to save the crew. Seven of the twelve youths survived because of his actions. Sadly, Captain Rockey and five of the young men were killed, and several others were injured.

In honor of his bravery and sacrifice, Camp 5-1 was renamed Camp Rockey. His legacy lives on as a symbol of courage, leadership, and selfless service.

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.

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 Taylor passed away on Novber 5, 1930, after sustaining fatal injuries in the line of duty on a brush fire in Calabasas.