Rick McClure knows that timing and location are important factors for a rescue call. A semiretired LAFD Captain, working a day shift per week in La Habra Heights, near Orange County, he also moonlights as a media photographer, or photo stringer, for ‘crash and burn’ rescue sites. A dog rescue in the L.A. River is among the many dramatic images he’s captured. Light Force 75 … [Read more...] about A Dog Rescue Caught on Camera with Rick McClure
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Kids with a Cause: Bake Sale Helps Firefighters Fund
At Heschel Day School, in Los Angeles, students from transitional kindergarten through the 8th grade receive important lessons and take Jewish community values to heart. They also get to experience the joy of learning paired with a sweet treat. To the delight of everyone’s heart and taste buds, 33 kindergarteners from two classes host an annual bake sale that’s also a … [Read more...] about Kids with a Cause: Bake Sale Helps Firefighters Fund
Heroes on Display at the African American Firefighter Museum
It is important to understand the past in order to move toward a bright future. Jimmy Smith, the lead docent at the African American Firefighter Museum (AAFFM) in Los Angeles, understands that well. He regularly guides visitors through powerful exhibits featuring LAFD heroes who have overcome racial segregation and other societal obstacles as far back as the late 19th century. … [Read more...] about Heroes on Display at the African American Firefighter Museum
Firefighter and Baker – Captain John Marasco
A Firefighter with Hidden Culinary Talents L.A. Fire Captain John Marasco has a hidden talent that is no secret to anyone who has worked with him. Working as a firefighter instructor at Panorama City’s Drill Tower 81, he also enjoys creating and sharing his culinary delights. John grew up around a fast-paced baking and cooking environment on the east coast. His dad … [Read more...] about Firefighter and Baker – Captain John Marasco
LAX Aircraft Rescue Rigs: Heroes on the Runway
When every minute counts, being the first Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) rig to respond to a plane’s distress call on any of Los Angeles International Airport‘s (LAX) four active runways is no easy feat. From alarm to arrival our heroes at Fire Station 80 make sure they can get anywhere on LAX property in just three minutes, or less. LAFD Engineer Joseph Vigil knows … [Read more...] about LAX Aircraft Rescue Rigs: Heroes on the Runway