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District 13 firefighter helmet in with the numbers 1303 and Grant Co. 13 on the front with the stars of an American flag in the foreground.

Fallen Firefighters

It is the purpose of this section to recognize the most important people to Dist. 13 and the legacy they have left behind.  While Dist. 13 has not lost a firefighter in the line of duty, we feel that it is important past members be noticed for their hard work, dedication and community service.  It is our hope that each member listed below be remembered now and forever for what they have done to make life in the Ephrata area a whole lot safer. 

 

Please take a moment and read the names of the Dist. 13 Firefighters that have passed away, but continue to live on through the people of Ephrata that they have helped and served.  The dates below each name is the time each respective firefighter served with Fire Dist. 13.

In Memory photos of Dan Dishon a former District 13 and District 5 Firefighter who died in an industrial accident off duty.

Jim Swem

05-26-76 to 06-29-79

Earl Morlan

05-26-76 to 06-29-79

Lee Solum

11-06-62 to 12-18-83

Millie McDonnell

1973 to 1997

Dan Dishon

  2011 to 1-08-18

Dave Catlow

03-30-64 to 11-11-81

Myron Burgstrom

03-30-64 to 11-11-81

John McDonnell

02-08-71 to 07-26-94

Robert Powell

05-26-76 to 06-29-79

Mary Luddington

01-02-68 to 11-16-86

Don Luddington

02-20-67 to 03-05-00

Thomas Boruff

11-02-99 to 05-16-02

Billy Myers

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We urge you to also recognize those firefighters across the United States that have given their lives selflessly in the line of duty.  Please visit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's website.  Please visit them at www.firehero.org

Contact Us

Physical: 1227 Berschauer Industrial
Ephrata, WA 98823

 

Mailing:  PO BOX 812 

Ephrata, WA 98823
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Emergency Dial 9-1-1 / Tel: 509-754-3276

 

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