L.A. City Firefighter Brandon Taulli loves being a team player on the job and in the community by supporting his fraternity of firefighting families. Brandon was one of the first volunteers for the Widows, Orphans, & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund’s Family Support Group, a network for families within the LAFD who need aid after losing their loved one. He believes these … [Read more...] about Firefighter Brandon Taulli: Giving Back
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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 attended Santa Monica Community College, George soon transferred to UCLA, where he was a member of the UCLA Men’s … [Read more...] about Chaplain George Negrete – Lifetime Achievement Award
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 have to maintain certain facial hair so that you can get an oxygen mask on,” she explained. “So, it was a … [Read more...] about Peter Goff: Father, Firefighter & LAFD Fire Hog
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 a variety of environments. When it comes to the air, the helicopter holds a critical role in the service ability … [Read more...] about Fireman Theodore “Bud” Nelson: WWII and Korean War Veteran sparked birth of LAFD Helicopter Air Ops
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 delights. John grew up around a fast-paced baking and cooking environment on the east coast. His dad … [Read more...] about Firefighter and Baker – Captain John Marasco