Incident Name:
Date: April 3, 2012
Personnel: David Bailey
Age: 50
Agency/Organization: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Position: Captain, firefighter
Summary: Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at approximately 1055 hrs, while engaged in physical fitness activities — leading wildland fire training with four inmate firefighter crews near Camp 14 in Santa Clarita — Fire Captain David Bailey suffered cardiac arrest. The Captain was flown to Henry Mayo Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1220 hrs.
photo compliments of LAC
Maps
San Francisquito Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA
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(USNG: 11S LT 9193 6863)
Reports, Documentation, Lessons Learned
- Summary statement info was provided by LAC Public Information Officer and expanded with info from the Blue Sheet.
- Los Angeles County Fire Department: Blue Sheet Informational Report (58 K pdf)
- USFA Memorial Database: David Bailey
Wildlandfire.com Links:
- Hotlist: Information and Condolences thread
Media Articles and Reports
- From Los Angeles County Fire Department: Press Release. Captain David Bailey, 50, was a resident of Acton, and is survived by his wife and children. Funeral services:Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 11:00am
Location: Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Attire: Class A Dress Uniform.
Photos, Videos, & Tributes
- Message from JP Harris to theysaid regarding Dave’s funeral held 4/11/12:Thanks to all who attended Dave Bailey Fire Captain Los Angeles County Fire funeral yesterday April 11.
Dave was working down as a Crew Supervisor at Fire Camp 14 a CDC Inmate Camp located in San Francisco Cyn. within ANF.
During the morning hike Dave went down and efforts by fellow Camp 14 personnel and a rapid trip via Helicopter to Henry Mayo Hospital in Santa Clarita failed to save Captain Bailey.
Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Hall led numerous Forest Service units to the Church Services and Graveyard Services. Numerous City, County and CalFire Departments throughout California were present. Over 700 Firefighters and Friends attended the services. The Fire Units stretched over two miles long with every intersection blocked by Sheriffs and a LAC Engine or Truck Company standing at attention as the procession passed.
Dave was just 50 years of age and great physical shape. LAC Fire personnel take an annual physical so at this time it is mystery as to the cause.
Dave has been married for many years to Lisa they do have children…
Lisa and All Los Angeles County Firefighters thank all of you for your support in this time of LOSS.
JP Harris BC Retired LAC
- Dave Bailey: Video Slideshow highlighting his life from the LA County Fire Department website
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