Tucson Fire Department B Firefighters & Support Staff (2) 5th Edition

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1 Tucson Fire Department B Firefighters & Support Staff (2) 5th Edition

2 General Information The following firefighters and support staff are present and former members of the Tucson Fire Department from about 1915 (start of fully paid department) to present which is Chief and Chief Officers are not included, they will be in a separate sections. A few guidelines we used 1) Any appointee that didn't make it through training class. 2) Early members who were discharged or quit in a short period. effectively the same as not making it through training/probation. They aren't really considered members by anyone today just because they made it through the initial job interview. It kind of takes away from those that really belong. 3) Civilians that didn't make it through probation - 1 year. 4) Development Services employees (also civilians) - Although they moved these employees to Fire in the mid-to-late 1980's, they were never considered part of the fire department. both sides didn't want to have anything to do with the other. Consider it a failed experiment. Special Request Should the reader have additional information on any of these members we would be interested in obtaining it. Just contact one of the people listed on the first Archives page.

3 April 9, 2005: Todd A. Bidegain

4 1989, TFD Class Photo: Todd A. Bidegain

5 Todd A. Bidegain August 28, 2008, Jamie Clark last shift Rob Lushbaugh, Ed Lopez, Jenny LaCoss, Todd Bidegain July 2012, First trailer fire in 10 s area. Jenny LaCoss, Rob Lushbaugh, Ed Lopez, Todd Bidegain Rob Lushbaugh, Jenny LaCoss, Todd Bidegain, Ed Lopez Captain Mike Rhyner, FF Rodney Wright, Eng Todd Bidegain, FF Jerry Horstman

6 Todd A. Bidegain Station 1-C 300 S. Fire Central Place, 2010 TFD Year Book: 12/28/2015

7 John E. Bieg

8 John E. Bieg 5/2/2011

9 July 29, 2015, TFD John E. Bieg

10 Walter Lynn Bierbaum

11 April 7, 1969, Tucson Daily Citizen: Walter Lynn Bierbaum

12 June 12, 1943, Tucson Daily Citizen: Walter Lynn Bierbaum January 12, 1945, Tucson Daily Citizen: September 26, 1946, Tucson Daily Citizen:

13 October 16, 1946, Tucson Daily Citizen: Walter Lynn Bierbaum April 8, 1969, Tucson Daily Citizen:

14 Scott A. Billings 2001 May 10, 2006, Arizona Daily Star:

15 July 6, 1999, TFD Class Photo: Scott A. Billings

16 Scott A. Billings

17 Scott A. Billings Station 16-C 7575 E. Speedway TFD Year Book: C Shift (l. to r.) Back row: Frank Profita, Mike Coyle, Max Parks, James Ross, Scott Billings, and Brian Wakefield. Front row: Matt Redford, Benjamin Witt, Andrew Thredkeld, Christopher Donahue, John Makovic, and James Rae.

18 May 10, 2006, Arizona Daily Star: Scott A. Billings

19 Mike K. Bishop

20 July 21, 1997, TFD Class Photo: Mike K. Bishop

21 1997, Arizona Daily Star: Mike K. Bishop

22 Mike K. Bishop Station 6-B S. Wilmot Road, 2010 TFD Year Book:

23 Mike K. Bishop 2/21/12

24 February 11, 2011, Arizona Daily Star: Mike K. Bishop

25 Mike K. Bishop April 8, 2016, 2015 Awards Following awards presented by Chief Laura M. Baker: Award of Service

26 Mike K. Bishop February 28, 2016,

27 April 28, 2016, TFD Mike K. Bishop

28 April 28, 2016, TFD Mike K. Bishop

29 March 22, 2018, 2017 Awards Program Mike K. Bishop Medal of Valor Recipient: Captain Mike Bishop (May not be in attendance) Presenter: Interim Assistant Chief Sharon McDonough Talking Points: On the evening of September 28, 2017, EN16, LD16, PM16, and EC3 A shift were dispatched to a newly built bridge at the intersection of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon to a young man who, in a state of despondency, had climbed down to a ledge on the structure of the bridge. He had told a family member he was going to jump. A plan was made quickly due to the concern for the young man and for the rescuer s safety. It was decided that Captain Bishop would assume the risk and be the person to interact with the young person. Because it would take quite a while for a TRT response the decision was made to utilize the abilities of those TRT trained members who were on scene. A roof ladder was lashed to the bridge structure. Captain Bishop wearing a harness and helmet, was belayed as he descended the ladder to the ledge below where the young man was. A rescue ring was secured to the young man, who ascended the ladder to safety. Captain Bishop then ascended the ladder. Captain Bishop your calm, confident leadership displayed during this call was instrumental in the good outcome; and, was a credit to you and the Tucson Fire Department.

30 Gordon C. Bitterman

31 August 2, 2005, Santa Cruz Valley Direct: Clayton L. Black

32 Clayton L. Black Station 7-A 4902 E. Pima Street, 2010 TFD Year Book:

33 Jonathan P. Black

34 February 2, 1995, TFD Class Photo: Jonathan P. Black

35 Jonathan P. Black Station 22-C 6810 S. Alvernon Way, 2010, TFD Year Book:

36 Following awards presented by Chief Michael T. Garcia: TFD Medal of Valor Jonathan P. Black April 8, 2016, 2015 Awards

37 October 26, 2016, TFD Jonathan P. Black October 28, 2016, TFD

38 Robert W. Black 6/10/2015

39 2008, TFD Class Photo: Robert W. Black

40 Robert W. Black Station 4-B 2102 N. Dragoon Avenue, 2010 TFD Year Book:

41 Rudolph Rudy T. Black 1932 Directory

42 Rudolph Rudy T. Black

43 Al Gregory, Rudy Black Rudolph Rudy T. Black

44 February 7, 1942, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black February 27, 1942, Tucson Daily Citizen:

45 June 24, 1942, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 30, 1942, Tucson Daily Citizen: September 28, 1942, Tucson Dai- Citizen: ly

46 Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 23, 1943, Tucson Daily Citizen: May 26, 1944, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 29, 1945, Tucson Daily Citizen:

47 March 8, 1946, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 8, 1946, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 1, 1947, Tucson Daily Citizen:

48 February 25, 1947, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 13, 1947, Tucson Daily Citizen: July 4, 1947, 1947, Tucson Daily Citizen: March 7, 1947, Tucson Daily Citizen:

49 June 14, 1948, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 27, 1950, Tucson Daily Citizen: Feb- Citizen: ruary 1, 1952, Tucson Daily

50 August 15, 1952, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 19, 1953, Tucson Daily Citizen: October 1954, Flash Back: June 24, 1957, Tucson Daily Citizen:

51 June 30, 1959, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

52 June 30, 1959, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

53 July 1, 1960, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black June 26, 1961, Tucson Daily Citizen:

54 June 30, 1962, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

55 October 31, 1963, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

56 October 31, 1963: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

57 January 2, 1973, Tucson Daily Citizen: Rudolph Rudy T. Black

58 May 20, 1997: Fred H. Blackmore

59 Junior Dale Blair March 7, 1966, Tucson Daily Citizen: March 8, 1966, Tucson Daily Citizen:

60 Sheila R. Blanar Married now Sheila Osuna

61 15-2 Graduation, December 11, 2015 Tyler Blankinship

62 December 4, 2017, TFD Tyler Blankinship

63 December 4, 2017, TFD Tyler Blankinship

64 December 4, 2017, TFD Tyler Blankinship

65 Karl Blechschmidt

66 James L. Bleess January 31, 1974, Tucson Daily Citizen: Jim Bleess, Dick Moreno, Frank Quiroz Marty Brandt

67 December 1970, TFD Class Photo. James L. Bleess

68 May 11, 1984, TFD, Class Photo: James L. Bleess

69 James L. Bleess

70 May 9, 1994, Tucson Daily Citizen: James L. Bleess

71 May 9, 1994, Tucson Daily Citizen: James L. Bleess

72 James L. Bleess August 5, 1990 Derailment-Spills Sulfuric Acid Battalion Chief Mike Hart, Captain Jim Bleess, unknown

73 Captain Jim Bleess James L. Bleess

74 May 1, 1984, Arizona Daily Star: James L. Bleess

75 July 15, 26, 1984, Arizona Daily Star: James L. Bleess

76 December, 2016, 16-1 Graduation Jacob Blomquist

77 December, 2016, 16-1 Graduation Jacob Blomquist

78 Michael S. Blume

79 Michael S. Blume Station 9-A 6275 E. Eastland, 2010 TFD Year Book:

80 December 25, 2015, TFD Michael S. Blume

81 William "Billy" Boggs, Harry Schaeffer William T. Boggs

82 December, 1971, TFD Class Photo: William T. Boggs

83 Kenneth A. Bolle

84 Appointed 9/11/2012: Matthew D. Bonilla 5/12/14

85 Robert Bonilla

86 2006-1, TFD Class Photo: Robert Bonilla

87 2011: Robert Bonilla

88 Robert Bonilla 5/15/2015

89 Arnulfo Bonillas III

90 2007-1, TFD Class Photo: Arnulfo Bonillas III

91 Arnulfo Bonillas III Station 15-B 2002 S. Mission Road, 2010 TFD, Year Book:

92 March 22, 2018, 2017 Awards Program Arnulfo Bonillas III Medal of Valor Awarded for bravery and/or a courageous act or acts with little regard for personal risk in exceptional circumstances. Examples: Descending into well, etc. to rescue another or others. Voluntarily entering a charged environment to conduct a search for victims or survivors. Displaying personal courage in confronting dangerous conditions while performing emergency operations. Recipients: Firefighter Arnulfo Bonillas & Engineer Tim Duffy Presenter: Interim Assistant Chief Sharon McDonough Talking Points: On the morning of December 27, 2017, Engine 11, responded to a man down/unc person at Craycroft Garden Apartments. Upon arrival you were directed by a witness to a jeep in the back parking lot that was still running. You approached the vehicle and placed a wheel chock in front of the tires. Attempting to rouse the man you knocked on the windows but he wouldn t wake up. At that point FF Bonillas removed a Velcro rear window and attempt to unlock the driver s door. At that point the patient sat up. Engineer Duffy told him they were from the Fire Department and to please open the door. The patient opened the door at which time Engineer Duffy could see a.40 caliber pistol laying on the floor board. Engineer Duffy reached to secure the gun and the patient grabbed it at the same time. Engineer Duffy along with Firefighter Bonillas were able to safely remove the gun from the driver. At this point FF Bonillas removed the driver from the car and gently subdued him. The driver stated he was not trying to hurt anyone and asked if he could stand up. At that time he made a break to run away. Again FF Bonillas subdued the patient. Once TPD arrived it was found that the car on scene was stolen. Because of your courage and quick actions you helped to calm what could have been a very violent situation. You put your safety aside to protect the entire crew.

93 March 22, 2018, 2017 Awards Program Arnulfo Bonillas III

94 Francisco S. Bonillas

95 Michael Joseph Bonomo

96 2000, TFD Class Photo: Michael Joseph Bonomo

97 Michael Joseph Bonomo Station 13-A 7975 E. Stella Road, 2010 TFD Year Book:

98 Mark J. Booth 1/30/01

99 1989, TFD Class Photo: Mark J. Booth

100 August 29, 1995, Arizona Daily Star: Mark J. Booth

101 Mark J. Booth Station 3-C 24 N. Morris Avenue, 2010 TFD Year Book:

102 Mark J. Booth Kneeling - unk, Lamar Marshall, unk, Jeff Thompson, Ted Geare, Mike Hart, unk, Les Caid, Mark Booth, Jim Napier, Pat Quinn Standing - unk, unk, Ron Lopez, Dan Bertoldo, Rich Hyatt, Paul Baxter, Randy Ogden, Brad Olson, Bill Ross, Todd Pearson, Ken Stewart, Dave Hanneman, Joe Gulotta, Al Moritz, Mike Smith, unk, unk, unk, Paul McDonough

103 Mark J. Booth Jim Passarelli, unknown, Mark Booth, unknown, 2007 Dan Burke, Mark Booth, 2010

104 Mark J. Booth 2010 Awards Ceremony, held March 4, 2011

105 Aaron Z. Boothe 12/17/08

106 Aaron Z. Boothe Station 11-C 4075 Timrod, 2010 TFD, Year Book:

107 April 21, 2014, TFD Aaron Boothe and Ruben Robles Aaron Z. Boothe

108 Robert A. Borbon

109 Debra A. Borquez

110 Willie M. Borth October 5, 1963, Tucson Daily Citizen:

111 July 25, 1964, Tucson Daily Citizen: Willie M. Borth

112 May 20, 1969: Willie M. Borth

113 Willie M. Borth

114 Appointed 10/9/2011 Daniel J. Bostick

115 April 19, 2013, TFD Annual Awards Program: Daniel J. Bostick

116 November 25, 2016: Daniel J. Bostick

117 Ross E. Bosworth Station 7-B 4902 E. Pima Street, 2010 TFD Year Book:

118 2009, TFD Class Photo: Ross E. Bosworth

119 Stephan A. Bourassa Brian Mulford, Russ Glover, Carlmon Briggs, Steve Bourassa, Captain Fritz Rhyner

120 September 1974, TFD Class Photo: Stephan A. Bourassa

121 Stephan A. Bourassa 1984 Class Reunion with Chief Moreno, from 1974 TFD Class of 1974 with Chief Moreno top row - Chuck Park, Mike Lopez, Tim Clayton, Jim Saunders,, Chief. bottom row - Lou Mindes, unk, unk, unk, Steve Bourassa (blue shirt and cap), unk, Kevin Keeley, Bob Gordon, Gerry Bates, Mike Hart. Steve Bourassa

122 Mary Bourbon

123 Keith M. Bourie

124 2003, TFD Class Photo: Keith M. Bourie

125 Keith M. Bourie Station 5-B 2835 E. Grant Road, 2010 TFD Year Book:

126 Keith M. Bourie 15-3 Graduation, January 8, 2016 Chief Jim Critchley, Julianne Hughes, Captain Vera Wuerfel, Captain B J Noriega, Captain Keith Bourie

127 December, 2016, 16-1 Graduation Keith M. Bourie

128 December, 2016, 16-1 Graduation Keith M. Bourie

129 1932 City Directory Charles Chas Bouschet

130 Charles Chas Bouschet Janu- Tuc- zen: September 11, 1951, Tucson Daily Citizen: ary 9, 1973, son Daily Citi-

131 Charles Chas Bouschet Central Station 1928, A Shift-L to R,--American LaFrance Ladder with Driver C. B. Goudy, Tillerman J. Kastner, and Hoseman O. O. Shook. Standing: Captain Harry Chappell, Fire Chief J. A. Roberts, and Assistant Chief H. L. Hilles American LaFrance Pumper with Driver Charles Bouschet, Hoseman H. Mickola, and Hoseman R. L. Conrad Ahrens Fox Pumper with Hoseman E. F. Urech, Captain Alex McNiel, and Driver Earl T. Knight Seagrave Pumper with Hoseman E. A. Claunch, Driver F. W King, and Hoseman J. H. Freeman.

132 Adam David Bower

133 2004, TFD Class Photo: Adam David Bower

134 2009: Adam David Bower

135 2010 TFFA Calendar: Adam David Bower

136 November 26, 2018, TFD Adam David Bower

137 David S. Bowerman

138 March 20, 1981, TFD Class Photo: David S. Bowerman

139 David S. Bowerman See separate section under Scrap Book on David S. Bowerman March 20, 1981:

140 David S. Bowerman

141 L-R-Pete Jorgensen, Al Hensley, Frank Quiroz, Dave Bowerman, Mike Walls David S. Bowerman

142 David S. Bowerman Top-Scott Krause, Al Hensley, David Bowerman. Bottom-Roger Soriano and Al Hensley having lunch in San Carlos.

143 David S. Bowerman Back row, left to right, Darren Cummings, Ron Caballero, John Lowe, Mike Hart, Paul Baxter. Front, left to right, Dave Bowerman, Al Hensley, Bobby Walsh, Tom Zsitvay. We were all on board for new UA Coach Mike Stoops...

144 David S. Bowerman Station 4-C 2102 N. Dragoon Avenue, 2010 TFD Year Book:

145 David S. Bowerman March 23, 2014, Arizona Daily Star, Dave s mother: 5/17/2011

146 David S. Bowerman April 8, 2017, TFD, Retires dinner courtesy Captain Fred Bair Bud Wray, David Bowerman Dave Bowerman, 2011 David Bowerman on right, 8/29/2008 Fred Bair, Jr., Dave Bowerman, 2011 Jim Sprenger, Dave Bowerman, Pete December, 2010 Jim Sprenger, Dave Bowerman, Pete December, 2010

147 Gerald R. Bowlin

148 December, 1975, TFD Class Photo: Gerald R. Bowlin

149 Gerald R. Bowlin Gerry Bowlin, Mark Rhude Jeff Huber, 2010 Gerry Bowlin, Tom Elam Jeff Huber and Gerry Bowlin, 2010

150 Appointed 1/4/2012 Nichole D. Bowman

151 Date of birth 10/12/1967, appointed 8/27/2012 Lynette Box

152 Judith A. Boyce

153 April 8, 1970, Tucson Daily Citizen: Bruce B. Boyka February 5, 1971, Tucson Daily Citizen:

154 Bruce B. Boyka November 20, 1950, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 5 & 14, 1966, Tucson Daily Citizen: January 16, 1969, Tucson Daily Citizen:

155 January 18, 1972, Tucson Daily Citizen: Bruce B. Boyka

156 Terry L. Boyka November 20, 1950, Tucson Daily Citizen: June 19, 1954, Tucson Daily Citizen: Little League December 20, 1968, Tucson Daily Citizen:

157 August 19, 1969, Tucson Daily Citizen: Terry L. Boyka June 24, 2015, Captain Fred Bair:

158 Terry L. Boyka

159 Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Thanks you for taking an interest in Tucson Fire Department history This is one of many sections that contain information, documents, letters, newspaper articles, pictures, etc. They have been collected and arranged in chronological order or by a subject. These items were collected, organized and entered into a computerized database by Dave Ridings Assistant Chief Tucson Fire Department, Al Ring friend of the department, Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and with the help of many friends and fellow firefighters. All graphics have been improved to make the resolution as good as possible, but the reader should remember that many came from copies of old newspaper articles. This also applies to other items such as documents, letters, etc. Credit to the source of the documents, photos, etc. is provided whenever it was available. We realize that many items are not identified and regret that we weren t able to provide this information. As far as the newspaper articles that are not identified, 99% of them would have to be from one of three possible sources. The Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Citizen and the Tucson Daily Citizen, for which we want to give a special thanks. Please use this information as a reference tool only. If the reader uses any of the information for any purpose other than a reference tool, they should get permission from the source. Should the reader have additional information on the above subject we would appreciate you sharing it with us. Please see the names and contact information on the 1st. TFD Archives page right below this paragraph.