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LACoFD Welcomes New Risk Management Chief Cynthia Maluto
by Jennifer Hubbard The Risk Management Division welcomed its new Division Chief Cynthia Maluto on April 3, 2017. Cynthia Maluto, Risk Management Division Chief, Los Angeles County Fire Department....
View ArticleClass 241 Graduates from Paramedic Training Institute
Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute Class 241 graduated on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Photo by Douglas Morrison. by Pearl Castillo Seventeen Los Angeles County firefighters graduated on...
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USA-2 Receives Green Light for Future USAID Deployments
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Urban Search and Rescue Team (USA-2) passed an INSARAG External Re-classification (IER) on April 29, 2017. Photo credit: Ryan W. Ling. by Jennifer...
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LA Remembers the 1992 Riots
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige On April 29, 2017, several community leaders and organizations commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots that began on that same day in 1992. The civil unrest...
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LACoFD Junior Lifeguard Program Tryouts
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige On April 29, 2017, more than 1,200 candidates tried out for the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Junior Lifeguard Program at the Loyola Marymount University swimming...
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Board Watch: Two Proclamations Issued
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued two proclamations. The Board proclaimed the month of May to be “Bike to Work...
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2017 Valor Awards Recognizes and Honors Outstanding Individuals
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige. Photo credit: Douglas Morrison. Sworn and civilian members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were recognized and honored in front of hundreds of loved ones and friends...
View ArticleLACoFD Helps Launch “Firefighters on Your Side” Campaign
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige. Photo credit: California Fire Foundation. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) joined the California Fire Foundation, elected officials and community leaders at the...
View Article50 Candidates Graduate from LACoFD WFPA
by Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige After enduring weeks of intense training, 50 dedicated candidates graduated from the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Women’s Fire Prep Academy. The participants...
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Paula Park Honored as LACoFD “Nurse of the Year”
by Pearl Castillo Paula Park was honored as the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) “Nurse of the Year” during a presentation at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on...
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Board Watch: Outstanding Nurses, Radio Repair Contract and More
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors presented its “Outstanding Nurse of the Year” awards; issued a proclamation; and approved...
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Fire Service Days 2017
by Pearl Castillo Across the County, all Los Angeles County Fire Department stations rolled up their doors to host “Fire Service Day” for the public on Saturday, May 13. However, each region hosted...
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LACoFD Executive Team Hosts May 2017 Promotional Ceremony
Twenty-five employees were recognized during the May promotional ceremony. Photos by Douglas G. Morrison. by Pearl Castillo Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby and the Executive Team hosted a...
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Board Watch: Heart and Stroke Walk Month Proclamation
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the month of September as “Los Angeles County Heart and Stroke Walk Month”....
View ArticleJetHawks Baseball Rallies for First Responders
by Jennifer Hubbard and Captain Scott Polgar Engine 134/A The Lancaster JetHawks baseball team showed its gratitude to Antelope Valley first responders by hosting an appreciation night at their stadium...
View ArticleCongratulations to Our April 2017 Retirees
The Fire Department congratulates our 13 members who retired from County service in April 2017. Hazardous Materials Specialist II Terry Wilkinson, Health Hazardous Materials Division Supervising Fire...
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48th Annual Los Angeles County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony
Photo credit: Chris Miller, Los Angeles County Peace Officers’ Memorial. by Pearl Castillo The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department hosted its 48th annual Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the...
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FFS Magallanes, FF Zeni Honored at Memorial Service
Photo credit: VPP Juan Guerra. by Jennifer Hubbard Saturday, May 20, 2017, was a day set apart to honor the lives of Los Angeles County Fire Fighter Specialist (FFS) Hector Magallanes and Fire Fighter...
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Board Watch: Joint Resolutions Adopted; Ordinance Approved
by Pearl Castillo At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted joint resolutions and approved an ordinance. The Board adopted the Negotiated...
View ArticleFS 82 Celebrates Memorial Day at Community Parade
Children line the parade route at the annual La Cañada Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days event on May 29, 2017. Photo credit: Diandra Jay. by Pearl Castillo La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and...
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