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Former Cal Pines Fire Chief Ron Sherer

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

With the family's permission and due to 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. He 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. 

The family is overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for all who have been checking on them and for the unconditional support the community has given them at this difficult time. 

The image features a fire department badge from Cal Pines, marked out with a black cross.
Fire emblem
Three individuals posing for a photo, with a quilt featuring red, white, and blue stars in the background.
Ryan Sherer (current Fire Chief), Juana Sherer, and Ron Sherer 
A cheerful couple poses for a photo at a retirement gathering, smiling and enjoying the moment together.
Chief Ron Sherer with his wife Juana at his surprise retirement party Jan 16, 2023
A smiling man in a fire department uniform and cap with an American flag patch, standing indoors near a conference room sign.
Chief Ron Sherer
A line of emergency responders, some holding a flag, with vehicles and a rural background under a clear blue sky.
Canby Volunteer Fire Department/Cal Pines Fire Department
A fire truck with a raised ladder displays a large American flag, with firefighters and an ambulance in the background.
Alturas CA
A line of law enforcement vehicles and personnel gathered on a roadside, surrounded by trees and a rural landscape.
Canby CA