An experience of a lifetime, members of the Los Angeles City Fire Department and their families meeting their soccer heroes on the field! The LA Galaxy players and the LAFD combine forces to raise money for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. The excitement building before a huge match as firefighters, fireworks, the L.A. Riot Squad, and celebrity mascot … [Read more...] about LA Galaxy Experience: LAFD Heroes Meet their Heroes
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Axe of Valor: LAFD Firefighter Makes a Superior Firefighting Tool
In a quest to make the perfect axe, Los Angeles City Firefighter Jason Knight ended up shaping a tool that has saved firefighters’ lives and caught the attention of fire departments across the country and around the world! His unique creation is a must-have for these valiant heroes heading into unknown danger and disaster. Watch as the owner of Fire Axe, Inc. demonstrates … [Read more...] about Axe of Valor: LAFD Firefighter Makes a Superior Firefighting Tool
Quite the Catch: Firefighters Fish for Funds
Throughout the year, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund receives generous donations from a variety of parties—and sometimes, from the unlikeliest of donors. This year, the Fund received a sizable donation from the La Paz Fishing Group, an informal collective of about twenty mostly retired members whose annual trips to the under-the-radar resort town of … [Read more...] about Quite the Catch: Firefighters Fish for Funds
Congratulations to Greg Madrigal
TO GREG MADRIGAL Greg won field-level tickets to the Dodgers, thanks to the kindness and generosity of The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras & Morris, Inc. Learn more about this wonderful donor. … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Greg Madrigal
LAFD Surviving Spouse Turns Grief into Gift for Others
Susan VandePol’s life changed forever after her husband, LAFD firefighter Robert Ortega, passed away. Navigating through the devastating loss, alongside her children, Susan felt a special calling to pursue a new purpose. Lifted up by her faith and the strength of her beliefs, Susan is dedicated to giving a voice to those who need support and healing. She now hosts special … [Read more...] about LAFD Surviving Spouse Turns Grief into Gift for Others