Volunteer Ann Henzgen has known the charity’s former President Bob Steinbacher for years because her brother played softball with him. Her brother is a fire captain for the LAFD’s Urban Search and Rescue and has firefighter friends. It made sense for Ann to get involved with the firefighting community. She reached out to Bob who introduced her to the volunteer Boot Brigade … [Read more...] about Ann Henzgen: Boot Brigade Volunteer
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LAFD Greater Alarm Breakfast Club
Since his retirement from LAFD Fire Station 23, former firefighter and paramedic, Bruce Young, enjoys the company of other retired firefighters in the area over some breakfast. One day, Bruce discovered newsletter software and another fire department holding a breakfast sit down. Using this new communication tool, he started the LAFD Greater Alarm Breakfast Club newsletter … [Read more...] about LAFD Greater Alarm Breakfast Club
Muertos Coffee Co.
Oh, the power of a crappy cup of Joe! Folsom Firefighter/Paramedic, Eli Held was fed up and frustrated with what he calls, “dirt coffee.” In other words, the really, really bad coffee, regularly served in fire stations. Delicious and hearty, gourmet meals are known to come out of those famous firehouse kitchens, but when it comes to coffee, let’s just say, it’s left on the … [Read more...] about Muertos Coffee Co.
Lillie Vehling: Helping Firefighter Families Stay Connected
At 15 years old, Lillie Vehling is already a powerhouse of ideas and action. The freshman, at Notre Dame High School, in Sherman Oaks, is just a few clicks away from launching ‘Fire Family Ladder’ a project aimed at keeping LAFD families connected to their extended fire department families, after a firefighter is severely injured or killed. Lillie knows that scenario all … [Read more...] about Lillie Vehling: Helping Firefighter Families Stay Connected
Toni Hunt: Boot Brigade Volunteer
Toni Hunt says she had a lot of time on her hands and wanted to get involved in giving back. Her brother, Frank Lucero, who’s a retired fire captain from LAFD Station 95 suggested volunteering with an L.A. firefighter charity. Having no idea where to start, she scrolled through Facebook and stumbled upon the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund— and immediately … [Read more...] about Toni Hunt: Boot Brigade Volunteer