Our condolences to the Tomaselli family and the San Bernadino
County Fire Department of California. Captain Vance Tomaselli,
60, a 28 year veteran of the San Bernadino County Fire Department,
died Thursday February 21, 2008. On Saturday February 16, 2008,
Vance was responding to a structure fire in the San Bernadino
Mountains when he suffered a stroke. The fire engine he was
operating sidewiped a tree, but Vance was able to keep the
apparatus from veering over an embankment. The firefighter
riding as his passenger radioed for help and Vance was airlifted
to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he underwent
surgery. He passed away from his injuries days later.
Our brother Vance leaves behind his son Jim, a superintendent
of the Forest Service's Del Rosa Hot Shots, and his daughter
Caryn. A memorial service for Vance will be held on March 5,
2008 10AM at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland.
