Our Fallen

Billy Eugene (Gene) Hickman (Retired Ranger 2 {Division Chief} was born on October 28, 1936 to parents Chester and Alzie (Ramsey) Hickman in McAlester, OK and left us to join family and friends in Heaven June 10, 2018. Eugene is survived by his wife Sydney Hickman, Son Greg, daughter Christina (Rick) Keller and honorary son […]

Blaine Moore, retired Sonoma Ranger Unit Battalion Chief, passed away May 7th. Blaine retired in 1993 and was the long time BC in charge of the Sonoma Air Attack Base. He was a statewide legend in the CDF air operations program. No services are planned at his request; however, condolences may be sent to his

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT SOME OF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEEK IT OUT……….. THE TIME OF THE CELEBRATION STARTS AT 13:00…… 1300 AT THE DUNLAP COMMUNITY CENTER ,I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. DON Subject: Passing of Retired FC Chuck Garton   I am saddened to report the passing of Retired Fresno – Kings Fire Captain Chuck Garton

Charles Marion Garton, age 74, of Miramonte, California entered into rest on Friday April 27, 2018. Charles was born June 27, 1943 in Turlock, California.   He spent 37 years working in both the Fresno – Kings  and Tulare Units of CAL FIRE. In FKU he worked in the ECC, Schedule A and Prevention and Retired

Richard Mannhalter passed away on April 5, 2018. Funeral Home Services for Richard are being provided by Abbey Funeral Inc of Medford, OR.  

Joseph Lee Clark died March 31, 2018, in Paso Robles, California. Joe was the second of two children born to Harlan and Doris (Mayer) (Clark) Shaffer, August 29, 1949, in Redding, California. Joe was active in Boy Scouts. As an adult, he was a member of the Red Bluff Elks Lodge, the Lions Club of Lockwood,

Retired HFEO from LNU Healdsburg Station, Warren Powers passed away Sunday.   Cards may be sent to The POWERS FAMILY 641-025 OLD COUNTRY RD MCARTHUR CA 96056-8655   In Lieu Of Flowers Donations May Be Made In Warren name to The CDF Firefighters Benevolent Foundation c/o CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881 1731 J Street Suite 100

Retired Butte Unit Fire Captain Jim Wilson passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.  He gave 30 years to the Department.  Service will be held next Saturday, March 10th at 11am at Newton-Bracewell (next to Chico Jr. High & Wells Fargo).  All are welcome to attend as we remember

Arlen Bradley Cartwright passed away on February 20, 2018 in his home after a lengthy struggle with cancer, his wife by his side. He was 80. A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be announced soon. Arlen was born April 6, 1937 in Grass Valley at his aunt’s home, the first son born

John David Machado, a Springville Resident, was born in Natural Dam, Arkansas on October 23, 1931 and was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Josephine Machado and his parents Joseph and Effie Machado. John was the father of three children, John Joseph Machado, Kathleen Sylvia Machado Smaglik (Paul) and Stan Edward (Sandy) Machado, 9