Dave started his firefighting career in the United States Air Force from 1974-1977. He was stationed at Edwards AF Base and Guam. Dave began his civilian career in 1977 with Cal Fire and transitioned to OCFD and eventually OCFA. His initial assignment was at Station 22 under Fire Chief Chip Prather. He worked as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, and Fire Captain. After his diagnosis of a brain tumor, he was assigned light duty assignments in EMS, ECC, and his final assignment was in Fire Prevention. Dave passed away from a glioblastoma on April 21, 1999.
