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In the Line of Duty
Ken Hood, 50 - Quincy, CA
10/24/2018
Ken Hood Assistant Fire Chief California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Fire and Rescue Division Age: 50 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 34 Date of Incident: Oct. 24, 2018 Date of Death: Oct. 24, 2018 Incident Description: On Oct. 24, 2018, California Office of Emergency Services Assistant Fire Chief Ken Hood suffered an acute medical emergency during a multi-agency coordination meeting in Quincy, CA. He received immediate assistance from the Quincy Fire Department and other public safety professionals who were attending the meeting. Despite a valiant effort by first responders and then emergency room personnel, Hood passed away hours later at the Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA.