Baldwin Park Business Association Recognizes LACoFD Firefighter
By Kaelyn Floyd Los Angeles County Fire Fighter Specialist (FFS) Stephen Doreck of Fire Station 29 in Baldwin Park was honored at the Baldwin Park Business Association’s second annual First Responders...
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LACoFD Lifeguards Escort History-Making Crew on Voyage
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, an all-female crew of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Lifeguard Division escorted a 58-foot racing yacht, known as the Maiden, out of Marina Del Rey...
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Congrats, PTI Class 251 Graduates!
Chief Richardson gives words of encouragement to the new paramedics as they embark on their new assignments. On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Executive...
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Flag Ceremony Honors Retired Fire Chief Bragdon
With Chief Bragdon’s family and friends present, the solemn ceremony took place at Department headquarters on Friday, November 22, 2019. At the age of 90 years old, Chief Bragdon passed away on...
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LACoFD Flag Ceremony for Beloved Team Member
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) hosted a flag ceremony at Fire Station 118 in the City of Industry in honor of Medium Truck Driver Dennis...
View ArticleLetter of Thanks to LACoFD Helicopter Pilots
The following is a letter of appreciation from a resident affected by the recent Cave Fire in Santa Barbara County. He sent his thanks and gratitude for all the fire agencies, including the Los Angeles...
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LACoFD Firefighters & Explorers Assist with Operation Gobble Gobble
Recently, Los Angeles County firefighters from Fire Station 32, along with members of Explorer Post 2, assisted First District Supervisor Hilda Solis with “Operation Gobble Gobble” at Valleydale Park...
View ArticleOntario Reign Recognizes Claremont Fire Captain as “Hero”
On Friday, November 29, 2019, the Ontario Reign hockey team honored Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Captain Brian Cieslak from Station 102 as its “Hero of the Night” at the Toyota Arena in...
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Board of Supervisors Approves Tax Measure for 2020 Ballot
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, the Los Angeles County Fire Department received full support from the Board of Supervisors to place a local parcel tax measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot. The motion...
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LACoFD and LAFD Host Holiday Safety News Conference
By Kaelyn Floyd. Photos by LACoFD Photographer Doug Morrison. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) joined the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Grossman Burn Center to host a...
View ArticleFormal Graduation Celebrates UAV Paramedic Class 28
A formal graduation ceremony was held for five Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) firefighters who recently graduated from the University of Antelope Valley’s (UAV) Paramedic Education...
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Pomona Chamber of Commerce Honors Two LACoFD Firefighters
Fire Fighter Paramedic Franklin Kaihewalu Fire Fighter Specialist Patrick Fraser The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Specialist (FFS) Patrick Fraser and Fire Fighter...
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Celebrating 27 Years of the Spark of Love Toy Drive
From now until December 24, 2019, Los Angeles County fire stations are welcoming donations of new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment as part of the annual Spark of Love toy drive. This is the 27th...
View ArticleCongratulations, October 2019 Retirees!
Congratulations to the following Los Angeles County Fire Department employees who recently retired in October from County service! Fire Captain Richard M. Baligad, Fire Station 145 Fire Fighter...
View ArticleLACoFD Fire Chief Attends 2019 Smart and Safe Cities Forum
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby attended the 2019 Smart and Safe Cities Forum where he shared his perspectives about the fire service and the importance of...
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Congrats, Fire Fighter Paramedic Recruit Class 154!
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Paramedic Recruit Class 154 formally graduated from its fire academy. The graduation was held on Friday, December 20, 2019, at the Cecil...
View ArticleLACoFD Wins Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau’s video,“Can’t Stop Compressing”, won the 2019 Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest, co-sponsored by the Sudden Cardiac...
View ArticleFlag Ceremony for Ret. Capt. Thomas Robertson
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, a flag ceremony was held at Fire Station 3 to honor the life and service of retired Los Angeles County Fire Captain Thomas “Robbie” Robertson who recently passed away...
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City of Covina Honors LACoFD Firefighter for Outstanding Service
The City of Covina honored Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Specialist (FFS) Jason Olivieri from Fire Station 154 as its “Firefighter of the Year” on Tuesday, December 17,...
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Firefighters Deliver Holiday Joy to Local Children
On Thursday, December 19, 2019, students at Kwis Elementary School in Hacienda Heights were surprised with a visit from Santa Claus and Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) firefighters from...
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