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Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Line of Duty Deaths

Scott P. Desmond

February 16, 1970July 21, 2007

With great sadness, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and IAFF Local 1230 announce the death of Fire Engineer Scott P. Desmond, 37. Engineer Desmond is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and son, Tyler, 17 months.

Engineer Desmond died early on July 21 trying to rescue two civilians from a burning home in San Pablo. Desmond joined the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District March 1, 1999. He promoted to Engineer November 9, 2002. On April 18, 2005 he was assigned to Engine Company 88 in Antioch CA.

Memorial Fund, Letters and Guest Book

A Memorial Fund for Scott's son has been established in the name of Carolyn Desmond at:
Contra Costa Federal Credit Union

1111 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Credit union members may transfer funds into these accounts. Please include name and address with contributions.

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=91281724

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