The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) firefighter Daniel Cook died of an undisclosed medical emergency while fighting a house fire in Riverside County on Dec. 31, 2025, according to an official Facebook post by CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department.
The Riverside County Fire Department stated, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the line-of-duty death of Fire Apparatus Engineer Daniel ‘Danny’ Cook … Engineer Cook passed away earlier today while engaged in firefighting operations. His service, dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Cook was transported to the Riverside University Medical Center, where he later died, according to KTLA 5…