As our LAFD heroes put themselves at risk, some lesser-known heroes are always alongside them. These are the wives, husbands, sons and daughters, who sacrifice so much, yet ask for so little in return. Family members like Valerie Lawrence, who now is dedicated to helping others coping with the loss of a fallen firefighter. Read more about Your Donations in Action … [Read more...] about Hidden Heroes: Family Support Group
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Firefighter Saves Four Children
On January 16, 2017, Task Force 33 responded to a structure fire at a bungalow in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Heavy smoke and flames were showing from the front of the house when they arrived on scene. While performing forcible entry onto the property, Firefighter Bryce Gutierrez heard screams coming from inside. At that same time, the captain in … [Read more...] about Firefighter Saves Four Children
LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong
Our deepest condolences to the family of LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong, and to all of our firefighter family as we mourn the loss of one of our own. The LAFD reports Firefighter Wong, 29, fell from an aerial ladder while participating in a training exercise in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3. He passed away at the hospital early Monday morning. According to the … [Read more...] about LAFD Firefighter Kelly Wong
Special Recognition: HRD K9 Teams
For its ability to locate and identify human remains, a well-trained search dog is unparalleled. It brings efficiency and effectiveness during a search and rescue operation, and its capacity to discern scents unidentifiable by humans — often achieved while jumping, crawling, and running over piles of debris — is incomparable. In the early morning hours of June 14, 2016, two … [Read more...] about Special Recognition: HRD K9 Teams
Lillie Vehling: The Ties that Bond
As the daughter of an LAFD fire captain injured in the line of duty, thirteen-year-old Lillie Vehling knows the importance of strong family ties. She has made it her business to provide the cords. Paracords, that is. [tabs slidertype="images" auto="yes" autospeed="3000"] [imagetab width="800" … [Read more...] about Lillie Vehling: The Ties that Bond