Philip D. Gibbs, Captain

Captain Gibbs, known as “Denny” to family and friends, passed away on January 30, 2003 after a courageous two-year battle with job-related cancer. He dedicated 29 years of service to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, spending the final decade with the department’s Hazardous Materials Response Unit. Denny loved being a firefighter and often said it was the best thing that ever happened to him. His passion for the job inspired both his son, Gary, and grandson, Danny, who continued his legacy as members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Captain Gibbs is survived by his wife, Donna, and their two children, Lynn and Gary.