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In the Line of Duty
Daniel "Danny" Cook, 45 - Perris, California
12/31/2025
Daniel "Danny" Cook Fire Apparatus Engineer CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Perris, California Age: 45 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 13 Date of incident: Dec. 31, 2025 Date of death: Dec. 31, 2025 At approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 31, 2025, Fire Apparatus Engineer Daniel "Danny" Cook along with other units from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire. While on scene, Engineer Cook suffered a medical emergency. A mayday was called, and emergency care was immediately provided. Engineer Cook was transported to the hospital. Despite efforts from medical professionals, he was pronounced deceased later that morning.