John Carl Dorff

Nevada State Fire Marshal Division

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 30, 1995

Biographical Information:

Age 48

Tour 15 years

Badge Not available

Military Veteran

Incident Details:

Cause: Duty related illness (Hazmat Investigation)

Incident Date: Wednesday, November 15, 1989

Chief Deputy Fire Marshal John Dorff died as the result of cancer he developed after responding to investigate a fire at a mine storage facility

He was exposed to hazardous materials including high levels of benzene. In 1994, Deputy Dorff was diagnosed with leukemia and died due to the disease on May 30th, 1995.

Chief Deputy Dorff was a U.S. Army veteran. He had previously served with the Burbank Police Department, California, and the Carson City Juvenile Justice Center. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, brother, and sister.

* (Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 18 Row A     View The Plaque