Message From Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby: November 2016
I am pleased to share with you my November 2016 Message from the Fire Chief. This is the 11th communication in a series of messages planned for distribution in 2016 to provide personnel with updates on...
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Officials Dedicate Fire Station 143 in Castaic
Fire Station 143, which opened Oct. 1, was officially dedicated on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Photos by Douglas G. Morrison. by Nicole Mooradian Outgoing Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Los...
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Forestry Division Lends a Hand for Forestry Challenge
A group of students gathers data on the size of coulter pine cones. Photo courtesy Forestry Division. by Samantha Conn Forestry Assistant Samantha Conn, Forestry Technician Theron Cheatham and Forestry...
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In Brief: News Across the County
Aboard Quint 3, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis led the East Los Angeles Christmas Parade. Photos courtesy Maggie Valdivia. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel are always busy in...
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Board Watch: ALS Billing; Grant Funds; Developer Fees
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors authorized the Fire Chief to execute agreements with two ambulance companies and accepted...
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The Leadership Series: Cynthia Barbee – First Female Firefighter
by Battalion Chief Mitch Brookhyser Adversity comes in many forms; the status quo, peer pressure, institutional culture and personal bias are just a few. Cynthia “Cindy” Barbee faced all these issues...
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Board Watch: Human Rights Month; Lease Amendment; Dispatch Services
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation; approved a lease amendment for office space on Rickenbacker Road; and...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel are always busy in the community. Here is a snapshot of what Department members are doing across the county. Spark Of Love Toy Drives The Los Angeles County...
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In Brief: News Across the County
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel are always busy in the community. Here is a snapshot of what Department members are doing across the county. First District Supervisor Hilda Solis Visits...
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Fire Chiefs Give Holiday Safety Tips
Photos courtesy of Douglas Morrison. by Pearl Castillo The Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the Grossman Burn...
View ArticleBoard Watch: Fire Station 3 Receives Scroll; Sikorsky Contract Extension; and...
By Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors presented a scroll to the Fire Department; authorized amendments to the current Emergency...
View ArticleRecovered Cardiac Arrest Patient Returns to Thank Air Ops
Late in the morning on December 19, 2015, Copter 19 had just landed at Fire Station 129 when the crew heard a call on the radio for a medical emergency on a trail in the Santa Monica Mountains....
View ArticleCongratulations to Our November 2016 Retirees
The Fire Department congratulates our five members who retired from County service in November: Fire Fighter Henry Engelking, Fire Station 88, Battalion 5 Battalion Chief Andrew Grzywa, Fire Station...
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Congratulations to Recruit Class 145
Members of Recruit Class 145 celebrate their graduation. Photos by Douglas Morrison. by Pearl Castillo Fifty-two recruits graduated from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Recruit Training Academy...
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Board Watch: 2017 March of Dimes Campaign
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige At its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the authorization of County departments to conduct fundraising...
View ArticleHacienda Fire Memorial Plaque Dedication
The Los Angeles County Fire Department joined the La Habra Heights Fire Department in dedicating a memorial plaque in honor of the six firefighters who lost their lives during the Hacienda Fire in...
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LACoFD and Fire Museum Grant Wish
The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and the Los Angeles County Fire Museum proudly granted a wish from 8-year-old Calvin Grisham. Calvin learns to use equipment. Through the Make-A-Wish...
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Paying Tribute: Photographer John DeLeon
by Pearl Castillo Photographer John DeLeon will be remembered for his dedication in preserving the history of the Fire Department. DeLeon passed away at the age of 66 on Tuesday, January 5, 2017. He...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) personnel are always busy in the community. Here is a snapshot of what Department members are doing across the county. Empowerment Congress Summit at USC The...
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LACoFD Participates in 2017 Kingdom Day Parade
by Pearl Castillo Group photo at Kingdom Day Parade. The 32nd annual Kingdom Day Parade took place in South Los Angeles on Monday, January 16, 2017. Joined by Fire Chief Daryl Osby, members of the Los...
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