With a career spanning over 17 years for the Los Angeles City Fire Department, Joseph Dupee had always known that he wanted to be a part of the fire service. His career in the fire service truly began when he worked as a volunteer cadet for the Ventura County Fire Department in 1977. While working for the Los Angeles Fire Department, he served as an engineer for over 10 years. Known as a dedicated man to his church, family, and fire department, Joe was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. He passed away in 1998 when the roof of a burning commercial building caved in on him before he could escape. 
Joseph C. Dupee
- Department
- Los Angeles City
- Deceased
- March 8, 1998
On the Memorial
Located in Sacramento, the California Firefighters Memorial immortalizes the names of those lost in the line of duty. Learn more »
