The Memorial Wall

The centerpiece of the California Firefighters Memorial is the Memorial Wall. Our objective is to include the name of every firefighter who died in the line of duty in California since California became a state in 1850.

To qualify for inclusion on the Memorial Wall, the death of a firefighter must meet the terms of one or more of the following criteria:

  • Any death of a firefighter (past or present) due to traumatic injury or injuries which occurred on the job or as a result of the job.
  • Any death of a firefighter where the family of the deceased qualifies for a line-of-duty death benefit under the regulations of the U.S. Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program.
  • Any death of a firefighter, where the family of the deceased qualifies for a line-of-duty death benefit under California's Workers' Compensation regulations.
  • Any death of a firefighter which does not fall under the above stated criteria may be submitted by application to have the unique circumstances of the death reviewed further for consideration. This evaluation/appeal process will be reviewed by the California Fire Foundation Board of Directors and they shall make the final determination as to qualification.

Below is a link to the names that are on the California Firefighters Memorial Wall in order of death year:

California Firefighters Memorial Wall Names in Order of Death Year