Dr. Steve Froehlich has one professional goal: to improve the well-being of firefighters and their families. Froehlich is the director of the behavior health program at United Firefighters of Los Angeles City/LAFD Center for Health & Wellness, which opened in September 2020. Housed at the site of the former LAFD Fire Station 7 in Arleta, the center has two licensed … [Read more...] about Firefighting and Emotional Health: Breaking Barriers
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Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
Making wine along the beautiful Central California coast seemed like a distant dream when Deb Stilson first imagined it. But a leap of faith and a lot of hard work have turned that vision into an exciting new career and lifestyle. At Stilson Cellars, family is at the heart of everything they do. As the surviving spouse of 3rd generation LAFD Fire Captain II Sean P. Stilson, … [Read more...] about Stilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
9-1-1 Telemedicine to the Rescue: LAFD Innovation
When the Los Angeles City Fire Department launched its new telemedicine program at its emergency dispatch center, the staff used physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to screen potential COVID-19 patients and others calling 911 with non-life-threatening illnesses. After six months, it’s paying off. “We’re very excited about it,” says Dr. Marc Eckstein, … [Read more...] about 9-1-1 Telemedicine to the Rescue: LAFD Innovation
A Hero Remembered: Firefighters and Cancer
Lori Harris, the wife of an LAFD firefighter who passed away in his thirties, shares her personal story and tells us why the difficult journey inspired her to assist other surviving spouses. Bret Harris was a proud member of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. His battle with cancer also motivated Lori to get involved in efforts to educate first responders about the many health … [Read more...] about A Hero Remembered: Firefighters and Cancer
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 and … [Read more...] about LAFD Greater Alarm Breakfast Club