Matthew Charles Burton

December 27, 1972 – July 21, 2007

With great sadness, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and IAFF Local 1230 announce the death of Fire Captain Matt C. Burton, 34. Captain Burton is survived by his wife, Chantel, daughter, Megan Cristina, 11, and son, Joshua Matthew, 7.   Captain Burton died early Saturday morning trying to rescue two civilians from a burning home in San Pablo. The 10-year veteran of the Contra Costa Fire Protection District was a well-respected firefighter and leader who worked hard and had a generous heart.   Born in Maryland, Captain Burton lived for 31 years in Concord, where he graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in 1991.  

Burton joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District May 19, 1997. He promoted to Engineer on November 9, 2002, and was promoted to Captain Feb. 1, 2007. Previously assigned to Station #81, he moved to Station #70 on Feb. 21, 2007.

Memorial Fund, Letters and Guest Book

A Memorial Fund for the Children of Matt Burton has been established in the name of Chantel Burton at:
Contra Costa Federal Credit Union

1111 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Please include name and address with contributions; credit union members may transfer funds into this account.

Cards or letters of sympathy may be mailed to

CCCFPD Headquarters, 2010 Geary Rd., Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Or posted online at

http://www.legacy.com/CONTRACOSTATIMES/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=91281647