There is a special connection between Emily Pizinger and her volunteer work for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund -- her dad, Michael A. Pizinger. When asked what drew her to helping the charity Emily said, "I was a recipient of the fund." Emily and her dad, a young LAFD Captain fondly nicknamed “Pinky,” enjoyed a close relationship. In 1998, he passed … [Read more...] about Charity Begins at Home
Donations In Action
Honoring Our Firefighters
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. … [Read more...] about Honoring Our Firefighters
A Hero’s Widow Gives Back
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 Firefighter's Fund would go for the families of firefighters. Now, she gives back to the charity by volunteering at fundraising events. For her, the charity remains an important part of … [Read more...] about A Hero’s Widow Gives Back
Our Firefighter Families Thank You
Here are just a few examples of how your contributions help our heroes and their families. … [Read more...] about Our Firefighter Families Thank You
Helping Children Of A Fallen Hero
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. McComb, when they were killed in a tragic, on-duty helicopter crash in 1998 while trying to save the life of a young girl. … [Read more...] about Helping Children Of A Fallen Hero