Fallen Firefighters

CFD Patch Blue.JPGFirefighters 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.


RankNameAssignmentIncident date
Assistant EngineerT. GoffChemical EngineMay 25, 1901
DriverG. H. ParsonsChief’s DriverJune 4, 1902
FirefighterE. ParsonEngine 2September 9, 1902
EngineerW. NelsonEngine 6November 29, 1902
ChiefO. G. MarjenhoffChief of DepartmentDecember 27, 1906
FirefighterA. L. KnickmeyerEngine 6October 6, 1910
Acting ChiefM. J. MorrisActing ChiefJuly 17, 1915
FirefighterG. H. ZwingmannEngine 3September 5, 1915
EngineerM. L. PrinceEngine 3May 27, 1916
ChiefL. BehrensChief of DepartmentOctober 12, 1932
FirefighterJ. W. HendricksEngine 1May 7, 1957
CaptainE. C. ThomasEngine 3July 10, 1961
FirefighterH. T. FosberryEngine 10October 19, 1965
EngineerF. W. ShepherdEngine 9December 9, 1985
EngineerR. MorrisEngine 15June 29, 1991
FirefighterA. TillmanEngine 18April 2, 1999
CaptainBilly HutchinsonEngine 19June 18, 2007
EngineerBrad BaityEngine 19June 18, 2007
FirefighterJames Earl DraytonEngine 19June 18, 2007
CaptainLouis MulkeyEngine 15June 18, 2007
CaptainMike BenkeEngine 16June 18, 2007
FirefighterMelvin ChampaignEngine 16June 18, 2007
EngineerMark KelseyEngine 10June 18, 2007
FirefighterBrad ThompsonEngine 10June 18, 2007
Assistant EngineerMichael FrenchEngine 16June 18, 2007