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Passing of Don Martinelli

Donald R. Martinelli passed away on September 3rd, 2016 in St.Helena. He was born January 4, 1931 in Rutherford, California to Walter and Katy Martinelli. Don served four years in the Air Force, then continued his career with the California Department of Forestry. He was first stationed in Monticello, California, and retired from Cal Fire’s […]

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Passing of Michael Spear

Friends, As many of you are aware, Battalion Chief Mike Spear passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Friday, August 12th.  Mike was a dedicated Battalion Chief who took great pride in protecting the citizens of California and was focused on making safer working conditions for all firefighters. Mike was born in Garden

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Sara Thomas, Riverside

Please support our CALFIRE Firefighter Sara Thomas!  Click here to donate. With 15 years under her belt with Cal Fire Riverside, Firefighter Sara Thomas is now battling a personal fight against cancer. Diagnosed with cancer after the discovery of a tumor, the disease has now spread to her lungs and liver. The 41-year-old firefighter has

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Passing of Matt Lee

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of Retired Deputy Chief Matt Lee.  Matt had just retired as the Chief for Pre-Fire Engineering at the Office of the State Fire Marshal in late December, 2015, and was beginning an enjoyable retirement with his wife Melissa.  Matt was rushed to Sutter

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