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Sam Springsteen – Jersey City Firefighter

Sam Springsteen Jersey City Firefighter Graduation

You might call these the “Glory Days” for Bruce Springsteen’s youngest son. On January 14th, Sam Springsteen was officially sworn in as a firefighter in Jersey City N.J. The 26-year-old was one of 15 new firefighters entering the profession during a ceremony at City Hall. Sam’s proud parents, father Bruce and mother Patti Scialfa, also a member of the E Street Band, both … [Read more...] about Sam Springsteen – Jersey City Firefighter

LAX Aircraft Rescue Rigs: Heroes on the Runway

When every minute counts, being the first Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) rig to respond to a plane’s distress call on any of Los Angeles International Airport‘s (LAX) four active runways is no easy feat. From alarm to arrival our heroes at Fire Station 80 make sure they can get anywhere on LAX property in just three minutes, or less. LAFD Engineer Joseph Vigil knows … [Read more...] about LAX Aircraft Rescue Rigs: Heroes on the Runway

A Family Legacy

For LAFD Firefighter Ryan Penrod, giving back to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund, is a family affair that started in tribute to his uncle and includes a spunky and talented Dalmatian. … [Read more...] about A Family Legacy

Mike McIndoe: Leading the Marathon Team

Third generation firefighter Mike McIndoe is leading the “L.A. Fire” team in preparations for the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. The goal is to raise $35,000 by marathon day, Sunday, March 19, 2017. Mike sees this as an opportunity to give back to an organization which provides comfort and security to firefighter families, especially those with firefighters … [Read more...] about Mike McIndoe: Leading the Marathon Team

Wrench Wars

It would be a major understatement to say Johnathan Theodore loves cars. Well before he shared his talent on MAVTV’s Wrench Wars, Johnathan grew up in a world of auto shops and fabrication specialists. So what made him pursue a career in firefighting? And what made him ply his favorite pastime to help the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund? The answer: a broader … [Read more...] about Wrench Wars

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