Chaplain George Negrete – Lifetime Achievement Award
George Negrete’s parents, Phil and Gloria, raised him and his three older sisters in Gardena. Phil was an ace mechanic, and Gloria was a registered nurse and full-time mom. They were outstanding role models and influences on their children. Although he initially...
Peter Goff: Father, Firefighter & LAFD Fire Hog
One of the first things firefighter Peter Goff did after retirement was grow out his beard. “When he worked, he always had very trimmed facial hair. So, when he retired, he was like, I’m going to grow it out,” his daughter Nicole Buss recalled. “As a firefighter you...
Fireman Theodore “Bud” Nelson: WWII and Korean War Veteran sparked birth of LAFD Helicopter Air Ops
Any professional knows that a good toolkit is essential to get a job done right. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has a number of them, from the Jaws of Life to specialized vehicles, that are critical to shaving down minutes on response time and saving lives in...
Firefighter and Baker – Captain John Marasco
A Firefighter with Hidden Culinary Talents L.A. Fire Captain John Marasco has a hidden talent that is no secret to anyone who has worked with him. Working as a firefighter instructor at Panorama City’s Drill Tower 81, he also enjoys creating and sharing his culinary...FOLLOW
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