Don Ricci is a lifetime resident of Sonoma County living in Santa Rosa with his wife and two sons. He has been member of the fire service for over 13 years and is a Captain with the Santa Rosa Fire Department in California. Firefighting is a family tradition with his father, brother, and cousin all in the fire service. He has found a unique way to blend his profession with his love of art. He has created several works of art based on firefighters doing the job they do.

In the wake of the September 11th attacks, Don once again took his brush to canvas to create a series of paintings reflecting the courage and sacrifice made by his brother firefighters on that day. Through the selling of prints of his paintings and the help of his family at home and family of fire service professionals they raised over $82,000.00 for the FDNY Widow and Children’s Fund.

Don was thrilled to be a part of the Three Alarm Red project utilizing his artwork on, not only such a good wine, but to once again help others as the Three Alarm Red is doing with the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

Don enjoys spending much of his off time with his family as well as aircraft restoration with the Pacific Coast Air Museum where he is the Assistant Crew Chief with the F-4 Phantom. Much of his artwork is related to aviation history as well as other contemporary and art deco pieces.

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The painting on the label for the Three Alarm Red California wine is of a 1945 Diamond T fire engine.

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