Novato Fire Protection District Engineer Steven Rucker, died October 29, 2003 while fighting the Cedar Fire in Southern California while on Strike Team Assignment, story coming.

Novato Firefighter Steven Rucker died on Oct. 29, 2003 while fighting the the Cedar Fire with his crew protecting homes in San Diego County. This was the last photo taken of the crew before the tragedy. Courtesy of Novato FPD. More information to follow.