For firefighters to climb the career ladder, they must be able to handle physical, mental, and emotional obstacles in their path. Plus, they need the know-how, confidence, and resolve to do it again the next day. Girls Camp an LAFD youth program, strives to develop these skill sets in a supportive environment for an ambitious, yet typically under-recruited group of firefighting … [Read more...] about Blazing the Trail: A Camp for Future Female Firefighters
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Marta Peterson: Boot Brigade Volunteer
It’s not often you meet someone who is open to new volunteer opportunities in the midst of volunteering at another event, but that’s just the kind of person Marta Peterson is. Marta was at a thrift store event for the American Cancer Society when she first heard about Widows & Orphans. Since 2010 we have been fortunate to count her among our own long-term … [Read more...] about Marta Peterson: Boot Brigade Volunteer
Lillie Vehling: The Ties that Bond
As the daughter of an LAFD fire captain injured in the line of duty, thirteen-year-old Lillie Vehling knows the importance of strong family ties. She has made it her business to provide the cords. Paracords, that is. [tabs slidertype="images" auto="yes" autospeed="3000"] [imagetab width="800" … [Read more...] about Lillie Vehling: The Ties that Bond
LAFD Bike Medics: On the Road to Rescue
If you’re anything like the typical L.A. driver, you may not notice them at first glance. But look around carefully at any packed, city-sanctioned celebratory parade, outdoor Hollywood concert, convention, or other sizable event and you just might make out a Los Angeles Fire Department team of bike medics poised at the edge of their seats. They are stationed in designated … [Read more...] about LAFD Bike Medics: On the Road to Rescue
Marathon Team Supporter: La Cabana Restaurant
Randy Araiza, a LAFD Firefighter with Metropolitan Fire Communications is serving up a little kindness as an honored L.A. Fire marathon team supporter. As part owner of the family-run La Cabana Restaurant in Santa Paula, California, he made a generous donation to support his LAFD colleague, Miguel Rodriguez, and his wife Irene who are running the charity relay at the 2017 … [Read more...] about Marathon Team Supporter: La Cabana Restaurant