Apr 14, 2015
There is a special connection between Emily Pizinger and her volunteer work for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund — her dad, Michael A. Pizinger. When asked what drew her to helping the charity Emily said, “I was a recipient of the...
Mar 27, 2014
In tribute to the valiant service and dedication our firefighters give to the community, the charity proudly holds a special ceremony in their honor after they pass away.
Mar 27, 2014
Jeanne Urquiza’s husband Ralph, a Firefighter III with the LAFD, loved his job. When he died unexpectedly in 2009, Jeanne discovered the lengths to which the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund would go for the families of firefighters. Now, she...
Mar 27, 2014
Here are just a few examples of how your contributions help our heroes and their families.
Mar 27, 2014
Images of four young children, solemnly attending their father’s memorial service touched the hearts of people across the country. Thousands mourned the loss of LAFD Firefighter Paramedic Eric F. Reiner and his colleagues, Michael A. Butler and Michael D....
May 2, 2013
The charity’s mission is to care for the families of fallen and injured firefighters, such as Venita.