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U.S. Army · United States 
John Dorff
1995
John Carl Dorff served 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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
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