Jerry Chastain lived his dream of being a firefighter. He started his career serving the California Division of Forestry for seven years. He served 32 years with the Orange County Fire Authority, promoting to Engineer during that time. He loved being a firefighter because he loved helping people and was passionate about his family and his faith. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of station life. He enjoyed the Dodgers, Lakers and UCLA football. Jerry lost his courageous 10-year battle with job-related cancer at the age of 60.
