LODD: LA County Firefighter-Paramedic “Buck” Ballentine

Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Firefighters, Local 1014 are saddened to announce the passing of one of their own in the line of duty.

Firefighter-Paramedic Brian “Buck” Ballentine, 55, passed away on July 14, 2020 due to a job-related injury. A respected member of LA County’s Air Operations Unit, he proudly served residents for 35 years.

Brother Ballentine is survived by his wife and four daughters.