William Stalls

William Stalls

William fell ill and died after on-duty exposure to COVID-19. William was the epitome of a public servant. He was a jack of all trades in the public service world and served in various town positions such as commissioner, mayor, fire and EMS worker. He spent 43 years...
David Spink

David Spink

A veteran firefighter with the Barstow Fire Protection District died Sunday, January 9, 2022 of the major injuries he sustained after being struck by a car in a job-related accident more than a month ago. Spink was struck by a car on Dec. 5 on the northbound...
James Sauer

James Sauer

James had a long career in the US military and aviation industry. He also served as a career police officer, and volunteer firefighter in upstate NY. After retirement he found a role as pilot with Mercy Flight in 2020. He was known for his impressive knowledge of...
Ernest “E.R.” Rudder

Ernest “E.R.” Rudder

E.R. spent over 30 years as a volunteer fireman and was a founding member of the Bush Fire Department. He spent his life in service to others also serving as a Sheriff’s Deputy, a biology teacher, a principal, a bus driver, and a deacon. Described by many as a fine...
Nickolas Ramirez

Nickolas Ramirez

After exposure to EMS via the Navy, he served in EMS for 31 years, the last 19 years of which were with the San Diego Fire Department. His impact as a first responder is unforgettable, but it was his boundless compassion that truly set him apart. He was a generous,...