BENEFITING OUR FALLEN HEROES SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 8 AM – 6 PM This event is OPEN TO ALL whether you ride or not! The LAFD Fire Hogs M/C will be sponsoring the 25th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride to raise money for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. Come join us once again as we start … [Read more...] about Fire Hogs Memorial Ride
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LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong
Our deepest condolences to the family of LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong, and to all of our firefighter family as we mourn the loss of one of our own. The LAFD reports Firefighter Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder while participating in a training exercise in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3. He passed away at the hospital early Monday morning. According to the … [Read more...] about LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong
Honoring Lane Kemper
LAFD Captain Lane Kemper (1952-2006) embodied the true spirit of camaraderie and was devoted to helping others. His leadership and friendship left a lasting impression on his friends, family and colleagues. As a tribute to Lane, the annual softball tournament was renamed in his honor. Each year hundreds of firefighters grab their gloves and hit the field to compete station … [Read more...] about Honoring Lane Kemper
Matthew McKnight Dedication
The Metropolitan Fire Communications Dispatch Floor is dedicated to LAFD Captain Matthew McKnight, a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles City Fire Department who passed away suddenly in 2013 due to a duty-related medical condition. Matt was originally appointed to the LAFD as a single-function paramedic on May 3, 1982, and spent about four years working at various busy … [Read more...] about Matthew McKnight Dedication