Captain II – Fire Station 70
Deceased:
04/04/2022
Appointed:
04/20/1963
Pensioned:
02/11/1999 – FS 70
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My first Captain on the job at Fire Station 3. Tom Taylor was the Apparatus Operator. Capt. Fickett told me to stay with Tom and do what he tells me to do. I learned a lot from these men. The camaraderie he built with the crew was amazing. I was really lucky to start my career on that shift.
My condolences to the Fickett family.
Good times on the roof of old 3’s and the super slingshot with water balloons. Fun times with Bob. Excellent leader. RIP
Bob arranged for me to get transfered into 10’s, along with Steve Ruda, in 1981. Steve and I worked with some of the best teachers on the job; Bob, Lane (no last name needed), Don Baer, Fred Haarman, and John Jacobsen. We learned so much from those guys. They set us up to be the teachers that we became. We did a lot for the Department together back then. Restored the steamer, LAFD picnics, muster competetions, trained by burning vacant center hallways, and always had rookies to train. My family visited him and Linda in Montana, and it was one of our best vacations. I wish I could come up with a single funny story to tell, but right now I can’t think of one, maybe later. Thank you Linda for making your retirement years with Bob so much fun, for both of you. May Bob and Lane, when dispatched from heaven, to fight the fires of hell, save the souls who have put their trust in them.
I have known Bob for close to 50 years, both on and off the job. He was very solid Captain to work for and he loved the job. We lived about 15 miles from each other in retirement, in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. We would see each other from time to time. So many good times. Rest in Peace Robert, and may God Bless Linda and all your family.
I was fortunate to meet Bob before I got on the job. He was a friend of a friend of mine. He kept me apprised of the testing procedure and time frames for the test. Later when he went to the valley I was able to take his spot at 10’s. I didn’t have to do anything, Bob left a well oiled machine. Thanks. Rest in peace.
I worked around Bob when he was at 10’s. After we retired Bob and Linda were part of our motor home group, which include several retired LAFD members. Trips to Alaska, Nova Scotia and several trips in the western US and summer trips to Bob and Linda’s front yard/trout pond. My wife, Janice, had not met Bob until the first trip to Alaska and at first was concerned that the guys picked on Bob. After a few days of travel she then said he deserved it and brought it on himself. What Janice had realized was Bob was an expert at friendly banter. He was a character for sure, but what a fun guy to travel with. We were drag racing in Las Vegas and Bob and Linda came to visit, I should have not been surprised to see hem sitting in the drag car wanting to drive, I told him maybe later and for years he pestered me “is it later yet?”. MY wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary last year and Bob and LInda couldn’t make it, but came by to visit a few weeks later and joined in a family Bar-B-Que. My family loved him. Nobody was immune from Bob’s banter, the group was camped in Bob and Linda’s front yard. It was my turn in the barrel that day and then he asked me to wade out in the cold stream behind his house and help him reinforce the diversion dam that fed water into his well house and trout pond. I told him you didn’t think this out to well, Teasing me and then ask me to do that. He then admitted he sometimes puts his foot in his own mouth. Janice and I consider Bob and Linda close and dear friends, special people for sure. The Munoa family sends our sincere condolences to Linda and family. Rest In Peace my friend, Bob Fickette will be remembered.
I truly enjoyed working for Captain Fickett at 10’s in the late 70’s and early 80’s. This was the house of Lane (Chickie Baby), Jake the Auto Fireman, Don (Fozzie) Bair, Freddy Harmon, Billy Arvin, Wes Elder, and just a whole gaggle of great guys.
At this time the “Cheeseburger Open” was launched. At times we went a bit overboard and invited a TV star for lunch and Councilman Gilbert Lindsay for lunch as well. “Bobby V” always ran cover for us with AC Anthony and BC Ewert when we failed to inform the chain of command of these visits.
Great house with the team of Gary Cramer, Captain Pete and our boss, Bobby V at the helm. He was a superb officer, mentor, and friend.
Felix, drop me a line when you can. Would love to catch with my old partner.
I met Bob Fickett and Linda on a LAFD fishing trip to Bay of LA in Mexico. Each year these were great trips with many LAFD memebers: Jim Ott and his kids, Dan Kemp and kids, Gary Nelson and family, Bruce Froude and family, Dick George and family, and Rich Harvey. Bob was a true gentleman and a very well liked individual and fun to be around. I offer my condolences to Linda and his kids. bob neamy
Bob and I met when I went to 10’s in 1972, where we became fast friends and enjoyed many trips with our families as our boys were just 6 months apart in age. We “C” shifted together and had some great times off duty. Bob left 10’s when he promoted but we remained close. I left in 1975 when I was promoted to AO but was able to return to 10’s in 79 where Bob was the Capt.2. We had a great crew as previous members have alluded too. We were dispatched to some challenging fires but with his leadership and training, we were a well oiled machine.
Over the years since Bob’s retirement and moving to Montana, we didn’t get to see him and Linda as much as we would have liked to but talked often just to catch up on our lives and recall some of the good times.
I spoke with Linda and Ken the day they brought Bob home to be with family as was his wish.
As many of you do, I have lots of very fond memories of our years of friendship that I will cherish for years to come.
My condolences to the entire Fickett family.
Rest in piece my friend.
Bob and I worked at 70’s together. Although every time I worked on the “C” shift it was an adventure, the most memorable times were the pack trips we took. We packed in on horseback and pack mules from Cottonwood pack station three years in a row, 88-90. The first year Bob and son Craig, Ken Clark and son Kevin went. The last year was Bob, Ken, myself and Mel Lydecker. What memories !!!!!!!!! My prayers and thoughts to Linda and Family …….
I was the rookie at 70C when Bobby got there in the mid 80″s
Of course he took me under his wing, both on and off the the job.
We ran 10K’s together….fishing trips…. Jimmy Buffet concerts with he and Linda.
He was Incredible fireman and mentor. Most importantly an outstanding human being. A guy that I was fortunate to call a friend.
Dad you will alway be my hero, you’ve taught me so much and I will truly cherish that and am passing it on to your grandsons.
Thank you Dad for you and everything you did.
I love you Dad…. We will race motorcycles again
I promise
Dad you will always be my hero
I’ve learned so much from you and I’m
learning your grandson’s how you were
Thanks for everything Dad
I promise we will race motorcycles again
Linda I love and cherish you
RIP Dad I love you forever
Bob was my Capt II at 10’s ,I had just got off probation we had a great shift. Like the comments from Jake and Hoerner we went to lot of challenging fires but Capt kept us trained and yes we were a well oiled machine. On and off duty it was the funnest time I ever had in my 38 yrs. I worked for Bob until 84′ when one weekend we sort of burned down a 5 story center hall apartment building while putting on a Battalion drill. I’m pretty sure that was Capt last shift at 10’s. I know that Bob , Lane ,Don Bair, Freddy Harmon, Bruce Larsen are all up there telling stories about all of us. What a great Fire Captain Bob was he gave me the tools to succeed through out my career. Rest in peace Capt my condolescence to Linda and the Family
I went to 10’s in the fall of 1979 as single function paramedic. At the time, I had no idea I was surrounded by legends. How fortunate was I. I could tell stories about those days for years…. Captain Fickett left an impression on me that has lasted for over 40 years. He’ was a true leader. He wouldn’t leave a member of HIS crew behind. He would back you to the hilt. Even if you were just an RA Puke. You made a difference in my life “Bobby V “.