Colleague remembers Cal Fire captain killed inside Ramona home

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Colleague remembers Cal Fire captain killed inside Ramona home

RAMONA, Calif. (FOX5/KUSI) — San Diego County Sheriff’s investigators continue to search for the person responsible for the stabbing death of Cal Fire Capt. Becky Marodi inside her home in Ramona.

As the investigation progresses, colleagues are remembering Marodi for her bravery and dedication to helping others.

The 30-year veteran was known for her commitment to firefighting. In a recent Cal Fire video, she described the treacherous conditions she and her strike team faced while battling the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

“The feeling that I got while trying to make a stance on this fire was overwhelming and sad. I just wanted to make a difference,” Marodi said in the footage.

Facing fast-moving flames and 80 mph winds, Marodi risked her life to protect others.

“At one point, if we could just save these three houses, let’s do it,” she said.

Beyond her courage, colleagues say Marodi was also known for her compassion.

“She was always there for people. She always had a smile on her face,” said Cal Fire Capt. John Clingingsmith Jr., who had worked alongside Marodi for three decades.

News of her death sent shockwaves through the firefighting community.

“It’s been a big blur,” Clingingsmith said. “I found out yesterday morning from the chief in Riverside and immediately thought back to my most recent interaction with her.”

That interaction was at a colleague’s ******** earlier this year. Marodi was a key member of the Cal Fire peer support team, often traveling to different stations to check on the well-being of firefighters.

“All of those emotions came rushing back when I heard this,” Clingingsmith said. “She would normally be out there supporting others, and now we’re grappling with this loss without her.”

Marodi would have turned 50 in June and was looking forward to retirement.

“She had just talked about hanging up her helmet in 2025 and moving on to whatever that next chapter was going to be,” Clingingsmith said.

Investigators are treating the case as a domestic violence incident but have not released the names of any possible suspects. The search for the person responsible continues.

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