Submitted by her parents

Our Mindy was so very special. She was generous‚ upbeat and always ready to help. By utilizing a business degree‚ a fire science degree and a nursing degree‚ she was a real asset to her colleagues at San Francisco Fire Station 42. Mindy came to the San Francisco Fire Department in 1989‚ as one of the earlier women hired by the Department‚ and she was San Francisco’s first female firefighter to lose her life in the line of duty. Her colleagues have established the UFSW Mindy Ohler Scholarship Fund in her memory.

Mindy volunteered her time to work with children and was beloved by her colleagues and friends‚ who noted her professionalism and positive attitude‚ on the job and off. She worked very hard so she could enjoy the pleasure of traveling with her family and friends. She loved to ski and swim‚ and many of her trips were to destinations which made these two interests available.

She had a soft spot for animals and her joy was her white Lab‚ Brook. Mindy was a very loving and giving daughter‚ sister‚ aunt and friend‚ and she is greatly missed by all who knew her.