It didn’t take long for the charismatic Damiano Carrara to become a fan favorite on TV’s popular Food Network. It took even less time for him to become an honored donor and supporter of our very own Widows & Orphans. Back in 2011, Damiano and his brother, Massamiliano Carrara, brought a little slice of Italy to the quaint Ventura County town of Moorpark, California, in … [Read more...] about Sweet on Giving
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Medal of Valor: Harbor Rescue
On April 9, 2015, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Engine and Rescue 112, along with a physical rescue assignment, responded to a reported automobile into the ocean near Berth 73 at the Port of Los Angeles. When Engine and Rescue 112 arrived on scene they saw two adults in the ocean near the dock. Bystanders were also yelling to the firefighters that there were two children trapped … [Read more...] about Medal of Valor: Harbor Rescue
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New Trustees
The Firemen's Relief Board was pleased to welcome two new trustees to the fold in January 2016. One of the new trustees is Firefighter III Mike Sailhamer. Most recently stationed at FS 10, Mike will have been with the LAFD for ten years as of March. "I hope to just be a good resource for the membership, to be an outlet to answer questions," he stated. As someone whose family … [Read more...] about New Trustees
Win a Mammoth Lakes Vacation
Do you have a great heroic or heartwarming story about an LA City firefighter in your life? Thanks to Mammoth Rental by Owner, sharing that story could win both you and your LAFD hero vacations to Mammoth Lakes! Entries will be accepted starting April 1st. All submissions must be received by April 21, 2015 midnight PST to be considered. All stories will be posted … [Read more...] about Win a Mammoth Lakes Vacation