Welcome to my CDF/Cal Fire Registry History Page. My name is John Gruber , and this is a short Historical perspective of my time with the organization. My Training, Assignments, Calls, Incidents and Adventures that I recall as vivid memories. My co-workers and friends often called me .
My First Assignment with CDF began in : 1973. I Retired in : 2006
Assigned Work Locations : Red Mountain FFS (San Diego), Monte Vista Headquarters FFS (San Diego), Flinn Springs FFS (San Diego), Grossmont Mt. Helix Station 3 (San Diego), Potrero FFS (San Diego), Thermal-Sta.39 (Riverside). Thermal (Station 39) (Riverside)
Favorite Assignments : Helitack assignments with the National Guard
Most Interesting Calls : Flying on fires with assigned aircraft. ( Rotory Wing) and the people I can remember are what I miss most since retirement.
My thoughts about my time with CDF and some Comments for those considering joining CDF/Cal Fire : I am proud to have been a member of CDF. It was a heck of a ride. Young people looking for a career should try it. I tried it and stayed 31 years. Seasonal FF through Fire Captain.