LODD Announcement: Hayward Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Travis Foster
It is with a heavy heart that the Hayward Fire Department and Hayward Firefighters Association, Local 1909, announce the passing of one of their own.
Firefighter Paramedic Travis Foster passed away on September 19, 2026.
Firefighter Paramedic Foster embodied the finest qualities of the fire service and served the residents of Hayward with honor and distinction for more than eight years. Travis joined the Hayward Fire Department in February 2018. During his career with the Department, he served in several assignments, including Engine 2, Squad 2, Engine 4, and Engine 3.
Travis's drive to help others began at a young age as a lifeguard and Meals on Wheels volunteer, then grew through military combat rescue work and led him to his lifelong goal of becoming a firefighter. Before and during the early years of his fire service career, Travis served in the United States Air Force as a Pararescueman from 2011 to 2020—completing one of the most demanding training pipelines in the military —and, during his fire service, he also served as a rescue swimmer for the Hayward Fire Department. During his military service, he received the Air Medal, the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, and several other military honors and decorations. His service as an Air Force Pararescueman reflected the same courage and commitment to helping others that he brought to the Hayward Fire Department.
Outside of work, Travis loved to spend time with his family and close friends; he played guitar, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed pushing his limits by completing multiple Ironman triathlons.
Travis is survived by his wife, Jenifer; their son, John; and their daughter, Scarlett. He is also remembered by his mother, Kathy; his father, John; and his sister, Jaclyn.
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