Anita Morris’ husband, LAFD Fire Capt. Cecil “CEMO” Morris, passed away from duty-related brain cancer in 2018. Now she’s inspiring others with her willingness to give back. Her 5-year-old company, Anita by Design, is the Ladders & Laces sponsor of the 2021 LA Fire Team’s fundraiser for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund through the world-class LA … [Read more...] about Sewing the Pieces Together: Anita by Design
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Firefighting and Emotional Health: Breaking Barriers
Dr. Steve Froehlich has one professional goal: to improve the well-being of firefighters and their families. Froehlich is the director of the behavior health program at United Firefighters of Los Angeles City/LAFD Center for Health & Wellness, which opened in September 2020. Housed at the site of the former LAFD Fire Station 7 in Arleta, the center has two licensed … [Read more...] about Firefighting and Emotional Health: Breaking Barriers
Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
Making wine along the beautiful Central California coast seemed like a distant dream when Deb Stilson first imagined it. But a leap of faith and a lot of hard work have turned that vision into an exciting new career and lifestyle. At Stilson Cellars, family is at the heart of everything they do. As the surviving spouse of 3rd generation LAFD Fire Captain II Sean P. … [Read more...] about Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
9-1-1 Telemedicine to the Rescue: LAFD Innovation
When the Los Angeles City Fire Department launched its new telemedicine program at its emergency dispatch center, the staff used physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to screen potential COVID-19 patients and others calling 911 with non-life-threatening illnesses. After six months, it’s paying off. “We’re very excited about it,” says Dr. Marc Eckstein, … [Read more...] about 9-1-1 Telemedicine to the Rescue: LAFD Innovation
Firefighter Crafted: Special Showcase for First Responders
Allen Janzen has witnessed the creativity of firefighters. The walls of Los Angeles’ firehouses are filled with artwork and he wants to bring attention to that. Firefighter Crafted Promotes Firefighters’ Crafted Artwork About a year ago, Janzen founded Firefighter Crafted, a website that has a four-pronged cause. It promotes firefighters’ crafted artwork and designs; … [Read more...] about Firefighter Crafted: Special Showcase for First Responders