Oney Durney joined the Fresno Fire Department in 1972 and proudly served the citizens of Fresno for over four decades. He served on the specialized Urban Search and Rescue Team for over 20 years and mentored countless firefighters during his career. Oney loved his job and after his retirement he continued to train Fresno Fire recruits as well as Fresno City College Academy cadets. He was a cherished friend and firefighter who loved spending time with his family. In July of 2018, Oney succumbed to the effects of job-related cancer.