2020 Firefighter of the Year – Rick Godinez
The Man! The Myth! The Legend! Fire Captain II Rick Godinez would bristle at us describing him as a legend, but as the 2020 Firefighter of the Year, this 36-year veteran is LAFD royalty, in our book. Getting to ‘Firefighter of the Year’ status has been a long,...
2020 LAFD Graduation
Congratulations Graduates! The LAFD added its newest firefighters to the ranks during a special, modified ceremony. These men and women received their badges proudly after completing the rigorous training required to earn a spot with one of the most elite fire...
LAFD Firefighter Pilots Daring High Rise Rescue
The job of LAFD firefighter pilots is risky and awe-inspiring. It requires specialized skill, extensive on-going training and tremendous responsibility. These Los Angeles City Fire Department pilots never know what a shift may bring, from massive wild fires to...
Mike McCormick: A Hero Honoring Heroes
Talking to Mike McCormick, you get the impression he’s more surprised than anyone, that a half marathon is in his near future. The Culver City Fire Department’s retired Assistant Fire Marshal has run a couple of half marathons in the past, but the Charity Challenge,...
Greg Balandran: Pushing Towards the Finish Line
L.A. Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician, Greg Balandran, from LAFD Fire Station 60 wanted to cross off two big items on his list of goals: to work for the LAFD and to complete a marathon. Coming from a small station in Riverside, he thought of the LAFD as the...FOLLOW
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