In Memorium
Richard McFarland
August 27, 1944 Age 15
Seasonal Crewman
While fighting a 1,100 acre fire in the Gaviota area, he was overrun by fire causing fatal injuries.
William D. Marxmiller
May 4, 1953 Age 31
District Fire Warden
While making a left hand turn from Hollister Avenue to Highway 101 at Elwood, he apparently lost control of Engine #203 and plunged down the 125-foot embankment causing fatal injuries.
John Worley
August 27, 1968 Age 32
Heavy Equipment Operator
While operating a bulldozer during a 600-acre fire near Los Alamos, he jumped from the bulldozer and broke his leg as the fire overran him. He died ten days later at the Los Angeles County General Hospital with burns over 70% of his body.
Vernon E. Wise
May 9, 1969 Age 43
Battalion Chief
While attending a Fire Foresters and Fire Wardens conference at Roosevelt Camp in Idyllwild, California, he suffered a heart attack.
Mark F. Common
February 17, 1970 Age 26
Fire Engineer
While on duty at the Los Alamos Fire Station, he suffered a heart attack. Fellow firefighters performed CPR, but were unable to revive him.
Robert Moseley
February 1, 2003 Age 52
Fire Engineer
While clearing brush around the Gaviota Fire Station, he suffered a heart attack. Fellow firefighters performed CPR, but were unable to revive him.