Fallen Firefighters

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Firefighters choose to work under the most dangerous conditions imaginable, whether rushing into a burning building or providing emergency rescue services. When we lose a firefighter, we feel a collective sense of loss as we recall their bravery and commitment to keeping our community safe. This site honors and remembers our fallen firefighters for their supreme sacrifice.


Rank

Name

Assignment

Incident date

Assistant Engineer

T. Goff

Chemical Engine

May 25, 1901

Driver

G. H. Parsons

Chief’s Driver

June 4, 1902

Firefighter

E. Parson

Engine 2

September 9, 1902

Engineer

W. Nelson

Engine 6

November 29, 1902

Chief

O. G. Marjenhoff

Chief of Department

December 27, 1906

Firefighter

A. L. Knickmeyer

Engine 6

October 6, 1910

Acting Chief

M. J. Morris

Acting Chief

July 17, 1915

Firefighter

G. H. Zwingmann

Engine 3

September 5, 1915

Engineer

M. L. Prince

Engine 3

May 27, 1916

Chief

L. Behrens

Chief of Department

October 12, 1932

Firefighter

J. W. Hendricks

Engine 1

May 7, 1957

Captain

E. C. Thomas

Engine 3

July 10, 1961

Firefighter

H. T. Fosberry

Engine 10

October 19, 1965

Engineer

F. W. Shepherd

Engine 9

December 9, 1985

Engineer

R. Morris

Engine 15

June 29, 1991

Firefighter

A. Tillman

Engine 18

April 2, 1999

Captain

Billy Hutchinson

Engine 19

June 18, 2007

Engineer

Brad Baity

Engine 19

June 18, 2007

Firefighter

James Earl Drayton

Engine 19

June 18, 2007

Captain

Louis Mulkey

Engine 15

June 18, 2007

Captain

Mike Benke

Engine 16

June 18, 2007

Firefighter

Melvin Champaign

Engine 16

June 18, 2007

Engineer

Mark Kelsey

Engine 10

June 18, 2007

Firefighter

Brad Thompson

Engine 10

June 18, 2007

Assistant Engineer

Michael French

Engine 16

June 18, 2007