San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) mourns the passing of Firefighter Christopher G. Yock

With great sadness, we inform you of the death of Firefighter (FF) Christopher Yock. On Tuesday, 8 June 2021, he passed away after fighting a large fire at the San Francisco International Airport parking structure.

Firefighter Yock has been a valued member of the SFFD since 17 April 2000. He worked as a firefighter most of his career at Station 10, serving the Richmond District of San Francisco, and transferred to Truck 48 as a dedicated member at the San Francisco International Airport in January of 2019.

On 8 June, at 6.30am, Firefighter Yock and numerous fellow firefighters responded to a significant fire at the San Francisco International Airport. Firefighter Yock and fellow firefighters worked hard to attack and extinguish the fire, which occurred on the 4th floor of a parking structure and involved over six vehicles.

Unfortunately, after returning home from the incident, he suffered a medical emergency and passed away.

 

VIGIL AND CEREMONY OF LIFE INFORMATION

Vigil

DATE: Thursday, 17 June 2021.
TIME: 4.00pm to 7.00pm
LOCATION: The vigil will be held at St Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco

An Honor Salute by uniformed Public Servants, San Francisco Fire Department Members, and Retirees will follow the ceremonies.

The media is asked to report to the Public Information Officer before entering.

For outside agencies, there will be no procession. Instead, we asked that uniformed members arrive at the vigil in class-A uniforms without apparatus.

 

Celebration of Life

DATE: Friday, 18 June 2021
TIME: 1.00pm
LOCATION: St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco.

The media is asked to report to the Public Information Officer before entering.

For outside agencies, there will be no procession. Instead, we asked that uniformed members arrive at the vigil in class-A uniforms without apparatus.

Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones, especially his teenage son. Thank you for your continued support as we mourn the loss of our beloved brother, Firefighter Christopher Yock.

Rest in Peace, brother.