Chief Ron Sherer (4200) passed away April 8, 2023 unexpectedly, after being flown to Dignity Hospital in Redding CA April 1, 2023 where it was discovered he had a massive brain bleed. Chief Sherer had only been retired from California Pines Fire Department since January 16, 2023. Emergency Response agencies from all over the North State led a precession on April 10, 2023 for his family to bring him back home to Modoc County.

With the families permission, and because of the high volume of requests we have received, we are sharing the  Precession Video.

He  continued his position as the Canby Volunteer Fire Chief even after retirement, and had been with the agency for over 47 years responding to critical emergencies.

His loss has been felt around the entire North State, and is a void that will go unfilled indefinitely. 

A memorial Service for Chief Sherer will be held at a later date, and will be posted when the information becomes available. 

The family is overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation, to all who have been checking on them, and the overall unconditional support, that the community has continued to give them at this difficult time. 

Please be mindful when making inquiries to any of the staff about the loss of Chief Sherer. Everyone here at the District has suffered this loss, and it is a loss that is not taken lightly to any of us here. We will keep the public informed with any new information on a memorial date, once we receive it.