It’s known in the firefighter community in Los Angeles as the crash of helicopter Fire 3. One of the deadliest days in LAFD history. A crushing blow, a horrific loss for the firefighters’ families. And, an unfathomable loss of to a family who lost their daughter back in 1998. A Los Angeles City Fire Department helicopter rushing a young female patient to Children’s Hospital … [Read more...] about LAFD tragedy: The 25th Anniversary of the Crash of Helicopter Fire 3
LAFD Heroes
LAFD Captain II Rico Gross: “Fight for Air” stair climb hero
On Sunday, February 26th, the American Lung Association sponsored its annual stair climb fundraiser at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Rico Gross, Captain II of the Los Angeles City Fire Department, and several of his colleagues tackled this incredible event, in full, firefighter turn-out gear, as first-time participants. Just before the big day, Rico shared, “I don’t know … [Read more...] about LAFD Captain II Rico Gross: “Fight for Air” stair climb hero
Leon Dunn joins the Board of Trustees to make firefighter families lives better
Leon Dunn currently serves as a Captain I for the Los Angeles Fire Department. He soon will pass the 20-year mark as a L.A. Firefighter, having served in South Central, Downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the Drill Tower and now the Fire Prevention Unit. Prior to coming to the LAFD, he was a firefighter for Cal Fire. Dunn was inspired to run for the position of … [Read more...] about Leon Dunn joins the Board of Trustees to make firefighter families lives better
LAFD and Willow the Peer Support Dog, Combat PTSD and Extreme Levels of Stress
LAFD Firefighters risk their lives every day in attempt to save yours. Responding to thousands of calls a day, facing danger, unbelievable stress and anxiety, they see the worst of the worst. Death, agony, grief and sorrow. But who comes to their rescue? Who can help firefighters face the reality that at times their job can be too hard to take? Meet Willow, one of the LAFD’s … [Read more...] about LAFD and Willow the Peer Support Dog, Combat PTSD and Extreme Levels of Stress
LAFD Toy Drive: Five Decades of Bringing Holiday Joy!
What started as one Los Angeles Fire Department chief gathering a few toys in the trunk of his car and giving them to children who would not otherwise have gotten a gift during Christmas has grown into a year-round endeavor that sees approximately 120,000 toys distributed to needy kids every holiday season. The idea for what now is known as Spark of Love had humble … [Read more...] about LAFD Toy Drive: Five Decades of Bringing Holiday Joy!