National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Roll of Honor

Firefighter

Age: 23

Year of Death: 1976

Jonathan “Jon” Ivins

Firefighter Jonathan “Jon” Ivins, age 23, died on July 5, 1976, in a helicopter crash during the Kings Canyon Fire in Carson City, Nevada.

He is survived by his parents; his sister Antoinette; and his brothers Erik and Nicholas.

This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.