Fountain Valley’s Hometown Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly After Decades of Service

Fountain Valley Mourns Fire Chief Bill McQuaid

Fountain Valley officials were in mourning Saturday after the unexpected off-duty death of Fire Chief Bill McQuaid. McQuaid died Friday afternoon, according to a city statement. The cause of his death was not released. “Chief McQuaid was more than a leader,” the city’s statement said. “He was a mentor, a friend, and a steadfast pillar of strength within our department and community.” McQuaid is survived by wife Tracy, daughters Allyson (Ally) an…

Fountain Valley’s hometown Fire Chief dies unexpectedly after decades of service

Fountain Valley is mourning the sudden loss of its hometown fire chief, Bill McQuaid, who died unexpectedly Friday afternoon while off duty, city officials announced Saturday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our Fire Chief, Bill McQuaid,” the city said in a statement. “Chief McQuaid was more than a leader—he was a mentor, a friend, and a steadfast pillar of strength within our department and community.” McQuaid is survi…

Fountain Valley fire chief dies unexpectedly

Fountain Valley Fire Chief Bill McQuaid died on Friday.