Engineer Steven L. Rucker LODD California

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Engineer Steven L. Rucker

Engineer Steven L. Rucker died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 while defending a home in the Cedar Fire incident in San Diego County.


Steve, 38 years old, was an 11 year veteran of Novato Fire District. He began his career with the District as a Firefighter/Paramedic in 1992. Steve previously worked as a paramedic with American Medical Response in Concord, California.

Steve promoted to Engineer in 2003 and served as an Acting Captain, but continued. He was in charge of the District’s Easter party for children of employees, and was the Chief Elf in the District’s Toys for Tots program. Steve recently participated in the “People helping People” program, helping senior citizens reduce fire hazards around their home.

Steve has a wife and two children.

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A trust fund has been set up for the Rucker family. The fund is The Steven Rucker Fund, at the Bank of Marin. For more information regarding donations, please call the Bank of Marin at (415) 899-7338.

Donations to "The Steve Rucker Fund" can be sent to:


Bank of Marin
Attention: Steve Rucker Fund
1450 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA 94945