Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund

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Giving to disabled LAFD firefighters from the heart

When a firefighter gets severely injury on the job, it can be a nightmare for the family. If tragedy strikes the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firefighter’s Fund is there. Every year the charity holds a spectacular fundraiser, the LAFD Invitational charity golf tournament. We caught up with Mollie Vehling at the event. She’s the wife of retired LAFD Captain I, Derek Vehling, who … [Read more...] about Giving to disabled LAFD firefighters from the heart

1992 L.A. Riots and the LAFD: Los Angeles on Fire

The 1992 L.A. Riots will be forever etched in the memories of people who were alive to witness the death and destruction that broke out after the verdicts were read in the Rodney King trial. The civil unrest, the violence, looting, arson, assaults, racial tension, resentment; a horrific time in Los Angeles history for everyone. Everybody on edge. Many terrified. Scarred. First … [Read more...] about 1992 L.A. Riots and the LAFD: Los Angeles on Fire

LAFD tragedy: The 25th Anniversary of the Crash of Helicopter Fire 3

It’s known in the firefighter community in Los Angeles as the crash of helicopter Fire 3. One of the deadliest days in LAFD history. A crushing blow, a horrific loss for the firefighters’ families. And, an unfathomable loss of to a family who lost their daughter back in 1998. A Los Angeles City Fire Department helicopter rushing a young female patient to Children’s Hospital … [Read more...] about LAFD tragedy: The 25th Anniversary of the Crash of Helicopter Fire 3