Out of the Fire LA is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that has joined forces with the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund to support LAFD families devastated by the January 2025 wildfires and their aftermath. Why Out of the Fire LA Answers the Call Born of a deep commitment to community, Out of the Fire LA saw firefighters risking their own homes to save … [Read more...] about OyBar – Out of the Fire LA Sparks Lasting Impact for our LAFD
Firehouse Eats
Jeff Mercer: Dishing Up Healthy Meals for Firefighters
Jeff Mercer of the Los Angeles City Fire Department says cooking and firefighting go hand in hand. “You have to know how to cook, or you’re forced to,” Jeff says with a laugh. “You can’t bring a box of cereal for dinner. The guys won’t have it.” One of Fire Station 80’s favorite recipes is Mercer’s salmon sheet pan dinner, which uses Livia’s Seasoning Salt. The dish … [Read more...] about Jeff Mercer: Dishing Up Healthy Meals for Firefighters
Lance DeMello – Firefighter & Chef
Firefighters respond to many calls on the job and sometimes their stomachs growl when they forget to eat or have a late meal. L.A. City Firefighter Lance DeMello got tired of not having a routine meal, so he stepped up to the role of permanent cook (PC) at Station 12 on the C-Platoon. DeMello is part of the small population in the firefighting community trying to hold on the … [Read more...] about Lance DeMello – Firefighter & Chef
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