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Garden Grove Fire Chief Tom Schultz died of cancer on Sunday, Jan. 27. He had served Orange County in different firefighting capacities for 34 years.
The veteran firefighter passed at St. Jude hospital, 101 East Valencia Mesa Drive., at about 12 p.m., according to a news release from the City of Garden Grove. He was 54.
Happening now: a procession of firefighters mourning the loss of Garden Grove Chief Tom Schultz on Sunday, Jan. 27 begins to arrive at McAulay-Wallace Mortuary in Fullerton. #gardengrovefire #GardenGrove pic.twitter.com/6PYnDje5rn
— Eric Anthony Licas (@EricLicas) January 27, 2019
“In early January, Chief Schultz sought medical care at St. Jude Medical Center after experiencing abdominal discomfort at home,” said a GoFundMe page set up to help his family. “After evaluation, he and his family received the news that no person ever should. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. “
Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones said Sunday, “Garden Grove has lost an admirable man and an exceptional leader who proudly devoted himself to protecting lives and serving a community that will forever be in his debt.”
Shultz announced in September that he intended to retire. However, he continued in a fire department leadership position at the request of City Manager Scott Stiles, according to the release.
“It’s been my deepest privilege to serve and protect Orange County for 34 years,” Schultz said when he announced his retirement. “This is an amazing community that has shown me their care and support since Day 1.”
He took the helm at Garden Grove Fire at the end of April, 2015. He had previously served as the deputy chief of operations for the Fullerton and Brea fire departments.
Firefighters took part in a procession in Schultz’s honor from St. Jude hospital to Wallace Mortuary at 902 North Harbor Boulevard on Sunday afternoon.
Division Chief TJ McGovern had been serving as acting fire chief during Schultz’s illness, and will head the department until a decision is made regarding who will succeed Schultz.
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