Posted August 12, 2013 LAFD Captain Collapses, Dies While on Duty The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com It's with deep regret that we pass on from the Los Angeles Fire Department that a City of Los Angeles Fire Captain has died while on duty. Early this morning, Los Angeles Firefighters discovered on-duty Fire Captain/Paramedic Matthew G. McKnight unresponsive after his unwitnessed collapse inside the LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications Center. Captain McKnight, age 51 - and a 31 year veteran of the LAFD, was last seen at 0055 hours near the conclusion of a busy five hour watch, where he directly supervised eleven Firefighter/Dispatchers. Despite an exhaustive effort by colleagues who immediately performed CPR, applied a defibrillator and instituted advanced life support measures, Captain McKnight proved beyond medical help and was declared dead Monday morning at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. Captain McKnight, a resident of Thousand Oaks, California is survived by his wife, teenage daughter and pre-teen son, as well as two brothers who are active-duty members of the LAFD. Thanks to LAFD's BrianH for the details. Our condolences to all affected. RIP. Take Care-Be Careful. Pass It On. BillyG The Secret List 8-12-13 / 1535 Hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 24, 2013 Memorial Service Tomorrow for LAFD Captain Matthew McKnight | Posted by LAFD LOS ANGELES - A memorial service has been slated for Saturday in Westlake Village, to honor fallen Los Angeles Fire Department Captain/Paramedic Matthew G. McKnight. Captain McKnight died suddenly while on duty August 12, 2013 at the LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communication Center, where he supervised the life safety needs of America's second largest City. LAFD Captain/Paramedic Matthew McKnight (1962-2013) We warmly welcome you to join firefighters in celebrating the life of Captain McKnight: Saturday, August 24, 2013 11:00 AM Calvary Community Church 5495 Via Rocas Westlake Village, CA 91362 A reception for all attendees will be on church grounds following the funeral. Captain McKnight's interment will be private. Uniformed members of the fire service, public safety employees and dignitaries who will be in attendance, are asked to closely review special information and register at lafdmemorial.org Captain McKnight, age 51 - a thirty-one year veteran of the LAFD, is survived by a wife and two young children, as well as two brothers who are active-duty City of Los Angeles Firefighters.In lieu of flowers, the McKnight family encourages donations to: Children's Hunger Fund P.O. Box 7085 Mission Hills, CA 91346-7085 (800) 708-7589 OR Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund 815 Colorado Blvd 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90041 The members of your Los Angeles Fire Department are deeply appreciative of the kindness and support of so many at this difficult time. Those wishing to offer an on-line note of condolence or special memory, are encouraged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
