Members

Our Honor Guard is composed of dedicated professionals committed to representing the El Dorado Hills Fire Department with the highest standards of honor and professionalism. Membership includes Chief Officers, Captains, Engineers, Firefighters, and Volunteer Firefighters. Our members serve on a voluntary, non-compensated basis and consider it a privilege to uphold this tradition.

Current Members

• Commander Raymond Phillips
• Deputy Commander Mike Gygax
• Ben Cowles
• Michael Huerta
• Don Lorence
• Mark Netherton
• Carmen Stiern
• Johnny Thorne

Past Members

• Pierce Ackerman
• Mark Ali
• Josh Bailey
• Matthew Beckett
• Dave Brady
• Josh Couch
• Brandon Eynck
• Russ Hasemeier
• Dale Hemstalk
• John Johnston
• Brian Leduc
• Mike Lovinger
• Dan Nelson
• Dennis Planje
• Jason Smith
• Brian Wilkey
• Mike Wilson

Our members train diligently and regularly to uphold the highest standards of professionalism. A profound sense of duty, respect, and honor drives their service. The El Dorado Hills Fire Department Honor Guard stands ready to serve, ensuring that those who have given so much are never forgotten.

Events

Annual Events

Peter L. Bertelsen Memorial
Color Posting
Annually September 16th

California Firefighter's Memorial
Date: Every October

National Fallen FF Memorial
Maryland
Date: Every October

Colorado Springs IAFF Memorial
Colorado Springs, CO
Date: Every September

Veteran's Day Ceremony
Date: Every November

Fallen Warriors Memorial
Town Center, El Dorado Hills
Date: TBD

Other Events

• Dedications
• Funerals
• Promotions
• Retirements
• Other various events

We honor and remember those who have dedicated their lives to service and made the ultimate sacrifice. Their legacy lives on in our department, our traditions, and the community they so proudly serve.

Lt. Peter L. Bertelsen
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
Line of Duty Death – September 16, 1965

Firefighter Ryan G. Shreve
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
Active Duty Death – October 27, 2003

Board of Director Ramona “Moni” Gilmore
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
Active Duty Death – April 16, 2008

Captain Dan Nightengale
Foster City Fire Department
Active Duty Death – July 21, 2003

Their dedication, courage, and service will never be forgotten.

Honoring Lt. Peter ("Pete") L. Bertelsen

In memory of Lt. Peter ("Pete") L. Bertelsen, a newly constructed flagpole and monument were unveiled during a Memorial Rededication Ceremony at Bertelsen Park.

This special event marked the anniversary of Lt. Bertelsen’s passing—he was a dedicated Volunteer Firefighter and remains the only El Dorado Hills Firefighter to have lost his life in the line of duty.

During the rededication ceremony, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department Honor Guard proudly presented a new flag, paying tribute to Lt. Bertelsen’s sacrifice and service.

The ceremony was attended by Lt. Bertelsen’s widow, Pat, their children —Scott, Kevin, and Marcia —as well as their spouses and grandchildren. Also present were the Cub Scouts of Pack 454, where Lt. Bertelsen once served as Cub Master, as well as many El Dorado Hills community members who gathered to honor his legacy.