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John Carl Dorff

Died May 30, 1995

John Carl Dorff served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened

Chief Deputy Fire Marshal John Dorff died as the result of cancer he developed after responding to investigate a fire at a mine storage facility.

He was exposed to hazardous materials, including high levels of benzene. In 1994, Deputy Dorff was diagnosed with leukemia and died due to the disease on May 30th, 1995.

Chief Deputy Dorff was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Burbank Police Department, California, and the Carson City Juvenile Justice Center.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, brother, and sister.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 32 cut as JOHN CARL DORFF
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Dorff gave the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division 15 years.

Thank you for your service to the Carson City community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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