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Friday, February 22, 2008

LODD: SBCFD - Captain Vance Tomaselli

Official - San Bernardino County Fire LODD announcement

Fire Captain Vance Tomaselli Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Vance Tomaselli. Captain Tomaselli passed away late last night. On Saturday, February 16th, while enroute to a structure fire at Camp Edwards near Angelus Oaks, Captain Tomaselli suffered a stroke. He was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery.

Captain Tomaselli, age 66, was a 27-year veteran with the fire service. He was a Paid-Call Fire Captain assigned to Station 15 in Angelus Oaks and is survived by his son Jim Tomaselli and daughter Karen Todd.

“Vance has always been dedicated to serving his community and the travelers who encountered him on their way through the mountain communities. Vance dedicated his life to serving others. He will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him,” stated Fire Chief Pat Dennen.

In honor of Captain Tomaselli, all flags flying at County facilities will remain at half-staff through the day of the funeral, which has not yet been announced. Additional information will be provided as available. The San Bernardino County Fire Department would ask for everyone to continue to hold the Tomaselli family in your thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.

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Friday, February 22, 2008

LODD: SBCFD - Captain Vance Tomaselli

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