Steven Rose

Firefighter Steve Rose, 24, was killed at 10 a.m. February 13, 1974, during a practice session of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Department on the property of Kings Castle. Steven fell from a firetruck and was crushed to death beneath the wheels of the backing vehicle. Steven had formerly been a volunteer member of the department and became a regular firefighter about a month prior to his death. He was survived by his wife.