To say the late Joe Young cared about the community is an understatement. The career Los Angeles City firefighter spent 25 years meeting residents, mostly on their worst day. He gently handled the calls, to ease the situation. In 1971, Joe retired from the LAFD, but in lieu of taking it easy, he and his longtime friend, Captain Les Reynolds, started Fire Safety Service, Inc. … [Read more...] about Fire Safety Service, Inc.: Creating a Legacy
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A Tribute: Mel Keefer
Award-winning comic strip artist Mel Keefer played a big role in the LAFD Invitational charity golf tournament each year, benefitting the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. He played an even greater role ushering golf into the American spotlight. Watch as we pay tribute to Mel’s art, contributions to the sports world and kind and generous philanthropy to our … [Read more...] about A Tribute: Mel Keefer
Charity Events: Changing Firefighters Lives
Our brave LAFD heroes face risks every day on the job. They know if something terrible happens to them, our charity will have their backs. Financially and emotionally. When they are not out saving lives, you can sometimes catch our heroes getting in on all the fun and excitement, hosting some of the biggest charity events in the Los Angeles area. When it is time to … [Read more...] about Charity Events: Changing Firefighters Lives
How an Electric Bike Shop Supports LAFD Families
At first glance, there is no obvious connection between a PEDEGO store in Palos Verdes and the Los Angeles City Fire Department. So how did PEDEGO come to donate two $3000 electric bicycles to the Hook and Ladder Enduro fundraising event supporting the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund? (Gabriele Farrar was the lucky winner in 2023 and Wendy Willson was the … [Read more...] about How an Electric Bike Shop Supports LAFD Families
Fore a Good Cause: LAFD Invitational Charity Golf Tournament
The LAFD Invitational golf tournament is an amazing event held for our L.A. firefighter charity. The money raised goes to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. It helps families of firefighters who have lost their loved ones and assists firefighters severely injured on-duty. It has been held at the Woodland Hills Country Club for the past few years and is a … [Read more...] about Fore a Good Cause: LAFD Invitational Charity Golf Tournament