Line of Duty Deaths Database

Kyle Heard
Name
Kyle Heard
Local
L1401, Professional Fire Fighters of Sonoma County, CA IAFF Local 1401
Gender
Male
Age
43
District
10
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Other Assignment
Fatal Injury Cause
Other - Undetermined - pending investigation
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Heart Attack
Date of Death
8/16/2024
Year Placed On Wall
2025
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Kyle Heard
Professional Fire Fighters of Sonoma County, CA IAFF Local 1401


It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Captain Kyle Heard, IAFF 10th District Local 1401 – Sonoma County, California. Brother Heard, 43, passed away on Aug. 16 2024, after suffering a medical emergency.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa California, 95403; phone: (707)-546-3600. 

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 1401, PO Box 1251 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-1251
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Biographical Comments
It is with heavy hearts that the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District and the Professional Fire Fighters of Sonoma County IAFF Local 1401 share the news of the passing of one of their own.
Captain Kyle Joseph Heard passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 43, following a medical emergency. Kyle was a dedicated fire service member with 21 years to the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, where he rose to the rank of Captain. His commitment to public service and his union brothers and sisters earned him deep respect among his colleagues and the community.
Outside of his professional life, Kyle was a devoted husband to Rachael and a proud father to Logan and Parker. His family was his world, and he devoted himself to ensuring their happiness and well-being. Kyle's life was a testament to service, love, and duty. As a 21-year veteran of the Rancho Adobe Fire District, he served with unwavering perseverance and was always ready to respond. His contributions extended beyond emergency responses, as he played a crucial role in training new firefighters and maintaining the Fire District’s equipment to ensure the safety of his fellow firefighters. Kyle’s bravery and expertise were evident as he and his team tackled some of California’s largest wildfires.
Kyle’s Fire Family from the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District express, “Kyle, your spirit will always be with us. Rest in peace, brother; we have it from here.”
Memorial Service
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Location: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Address: 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Event Timeline
1300 – Apparatus Arrival. Fire Apparatus will begin staging at 1300. Please see map for parking
locations.
1330-1400 – Uniformed personnel to assemble at the Luther Burbank Center
1400 – General arrival
1420 – Seating Begins inside auditorium
1450-1455 – Procession Arrival. Procession arrival will be on a live feed into the auditorium. Please
stay seated when they arrive.
1500-1630 – Commemorating Captain Kyle Heard
1630-1900 – Reception with light refreshments at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Lytton
Rancheria Grand Lobby.

Uniformed Personnel and Apparatus Information: All Fire Service agencies are invited to the celebration.
Preferred Uniform Class: Class A’s (‘Sea of Blue’) or Station Uniforms for on-duty personnel.
Apparatus Attendance: Apparatus wishing to attend, please RSVP by Friday, September 20th to
heardmemorial@gmail.com. Please indicate your agency, type of apparatus, and number of personnel attending.
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