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VOL. XCIII
FEBRUARY 2017
NO. 6
FEATURES
110th Anniversary Holiday Dinner Dance
CONTENTS
Presidents Message ..........................................................................05
Battalion News ...................................................................................13
The Retired Guys ...............................................................................33
Department in Action ............................................................................34
Retirement Dinner Announcements ...................................................36
Retirement Celebrations
Greg Malais ..................................................................................40
Mark Carcamo ................................................................................41
Station Fridge .......................................................................................42
LAFD Golf
T43rd year at Pebble Beach ...........................................................43
Golf Club tournament results ........................................................44
Asset Allocation 101
How to protect your portfolio against significant losses .................46
Mailbox ...............................................................................................49
Memorials ...........................................................................................51
LAFD History
The LAFD is 131 years old .............................................................52
Minutes of the Board of Trustees .....................................................55
Classifieds ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard
Then and Now Fire Station 5 ........................................................61
Notice: Production of The Firemens Grapevine magazine is very expensive, and while your dues
serve to underwrite a portion of the magazines costs, the bulk of funding comes from advertisers.
Many businesses advertise in the Grapevine. This does not mean that LAFRA endorses these
advertisers. Use of a Grapevine advertiser is at the risk of the member. If you are interested in any
of the advertisements, we urge you to use any and all means at your disposal to investigate them.
COPYRIGHT 2017
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
Robert Steinbacher................................................President
Jeff Cawdrey ..................................................Vice-President
Andrew Kuljis ........................................................Secretary
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chris Hart
Chris Stine
Craig White
David Ortiz
David Peters
Doak Smith
Frank Aguirre
Gene Bednarchik
Jim Duffy
Joe Vigil
John Jacobsen
Gayle Sonoda
Mike Sailhamer
Rick Godinez
Steve Berkery
Steve Ruda
Steven Domanski
Tim Freeman Jr.
Tim Larson
Tyler Tomich
Barry Hedberg
Dave Lowe
Dennis Mendenhall
Jim Coburn
Tom Stires
CHAPLAINS
Hershy Z. Ten.......................Chaplain
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Mark R. Woolf.....................Chaplain
Jesus Pasos.........................Chaplain
Craig Poulson.....................Chaplain
TELEPHONES
Fire-Relief ...............................................................(323) 259-5200
Relief Association Toll Free Number .........................(800) 244-3439
Relief Medical Plan ................................................. (866) 995-2372
Fax Number ..............................................................(323) 259-5290
LAFRA MANAGEMENT
Todd Layfer Executive Director..............................(323) 259-5243
Becky Valverde Human Resources Administrator.....(323) 259-5247
Liberty Unciano Controller/Treasurer...................(323) 259-5225
Bob Dillon Operations Manager..............................(323) 259-5233
Marlene Casillas Development & Marketing Director(323) 259-5217
Ana Salazar Member Services Coordinator.............(323) 259-5223
HealthSCOPE Benefits
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tation to support your case. The doctor can fax or mail information to:
Administrative Appeals:
Fax number 1-877-328-9660 or
Mail to the address below:
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PO Box 66587
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Make plans to attend our 2nd Annual Health and Wellness
Fair on April 6th at FHMTC. This year we will be providing a
free health screening and blood test for all LAFRA members and
their dependents. Please register on the 2017 Health and Wellness Fair event page at www.lafra.org/event/health-wellness-fair
and let us know if you are interested in receiving the free blood
test. Also new this year, the American Heart Association will be
providing Hands Only CPR training for spouses and our retired
members who have given up their EMT cert.
A big THANK YOU to Doug Weber and Mike Reitmayer
for a great Buzzard Bait 2017! These two gentlemen and their
families put in countless hours in getting this event off the ground
every year! This year was no exception, between Mother Nature
and some of the bureaucratic hurdles, they put together a great
course. I would like to thank all our friends and sponsors for
donating items for the raffle to make this years another successful event.
Upcoming events:
Hook and Ladder Enduro - March 18
LA Marathon - March 19
LAFRA Health and Wellness Fair April 6
Lane Kemper Softball Classic May 2
Be safe and be kind to each other!
Robert D. SteinTalker Steinbacher
president@lafra.org
323.259.5200
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ooks like everyone got the message! The Relief Associations Holiday Dinner Dance was sold out a couple of months
in advance. There was even a waitlist that just kept getting
longer and longer.
For the lucky 300 that were able to get a ticket, it turned out to
be a night to remember. The event was held on December 17th at the
Downtown LA Athletic Club, the perfect venue to embody the 110th anniversary of your Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association.
If you thought you saw more Amazon deliveries than usual in the
months leading up to this party, you were right. There was some serious
credit cardio going at ShopBop, Moda Operandi and Zappos. But the
results were well worth it - the ladies were absolutely dressed to the
nines and the guys didnt turn out too shabby either.
The evening started at the Clubs rooftop bar where incredible
views of the downtown skyline were highlighted by the fine wines and
micro brews that were being poured. A couple of floors below in the
Olympic Lounge, guests were treated to an array of tray-passed appetizers and cocktails.
Perennial LAFD emcee, Steve Ruda, guaranteed to look great
wearing his holiday best from Mens Wearhouse, invited everyone to be
seated in the ballroom precisely at 1830 hours. The Clubs ballroom is a
throwback to Los Angeles a century ago, with its rich, fine woodwork,
crystal chandeliers, elegant banquet chairs, and spacious two-story ceiling. Steve introduced LAFRA President Bob Steinbacher, who came up
and gave a warm welcome to all in attendance.
Next up was Mark Ellis not to be confused with the former
Dodger second baseman. This Mark Ellis is a comedian, actor and host
youve probably seen on TV, heard on the radio or at least clicked on the
internet. By the time the dinner buffet was open for business, Mark had
left everyone with a smile on their face.
After dinner, the smooth sounds of R&B Jazz band DW3 filled
the room. Absolutely everyone got up to dance and the floor was packed.
And thats how it was all the way until midnight.
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The Athletic Clubs private rooftop venue has one of the citys most extensive views of the downtown skyline. Partygoers that arrived early could grab
a wristband and head upstairs for the cocktail hour. The weather was brisk but the incredible views, craft cocktails and friendly smiles were enough to warm
everyone up at least a little. There was even a clutch gathered in a corner enjoying their cigars.
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Throughout the evening partygoers used their cellphones to capture the fun that they and their friends were having dancing, laughing,
and lots of selfies too! The best shot was sent in by Nicole Cherry who was with the group from FS 89-C. The grand prize was a Polaroid SNAP Instant
Print Digital Camera.
Party guests were asked
to bring an unwrapped gift to support the SoCal Firefighters Spark
of Love Toy Drive. Deborah Lew,
LAFRAs Social Media director,
shows off some of the booty that
was collected at the event.
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The crew at FS 112 performs a flag ceremony for Engineer Harold Scott
who retired from 112s in 2008, and passed away this past December.
Extrication by TF 39 on Victory Bl on
12/23/16. Photo by Rick McClure
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FS 99-A raised a flag in honor of FF/PM Bob Miller who passed away on 11/28/16.
The Miller family was included for the ceremony and the following dinner.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year your Relief Association awards
college scholarships to member dependents.
These include:
The Leo K. Najarian Memorial Scholarship of $5,000
The Bill Goss Scholarship of $2,500
Relief Scholarship awards of $2,500
Memorial Scholarship of $5,000
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Barnacles, you know, them marine
crustaceans that grow on the bottom of a ships
hull and are sometimes found attached underneath a Captain IIs office chair or the right
hand seat of a fire truck? Those are what most
would call the garden variety barnacles. But
now theres a new and improved Barnacle
that is used as the latest parking enforcement
tool to disable a car or truck that has parked
in the wrong spot or that has accumulated too
many tickets. Instead of the Boot that used to
get attached to a vehicles wheel, this device is
a plastic foldin tray like gizmo, that is attached
to a windshield by usin large suction cups.
When its attached to a windshield the
driver is unable to look through the windshield
and see anything except a large yellow plastic
tray. And accordin to what Ive seen and read,
it aint goin to come off unless you make a
phone call and pay for your past sins. However,
Ive heard that there are a number of crafty retired Captain IIs that carry a pick-headed axe
in the back window of their pick-up trucks for
just such emergencies.
If I had a buck for every time my wife
spilled food or liquid on her white pants, Id
have more money than a Captain II. So, the
other day we went to our favorite coffee place.
Naturally she was wearin her white pants and
on the way home I went over a speed bump
a little too fast. You know the plastic lids with
that small hole you drink from? Well, somehow
every drop of her coffee came out of that hole
and transformed her white pants into brown
ones. Luckily my wife keeps a supply of cleaners and stain removers that dont really work
that well, so I was informed that a new pair of
white pants were on the top of her shoppin list.
Of course she also told to slow down
when drivin over speed bumps, but I had to
remind her theres a reason why theyre called
speed bumps.
I get lots of email pictures sent to me
showin a variety of fashionable characters that
walk the aisles of Wal Mart stores. You name
it and people will wear it. Strange lookin and
funny to look at for sure, but believe me, Im
not passin judgement on anyones fashion
choices because my wife always reminds me
to look in the mirror before walkin out into the
sunlight.
However, we recently took a flight out
of LAX and for a moment I thought I was at
Wal Mart. I was highly entertained by what
people were wearin and I suggested to my wife
that we could save a few bucks by stayin at the
airport and just people watch.
With a slight tilt of her head she gave
me that look and told me if I wanted to be
entertained I should look for a mirror.
So a British company just completed
a survey that suggested men and women who
are 53 years old should ditch their Levi jeans
and permanently retire them. Im not sure why
a company would waste their time with such
a useless survey when there are far more important studies to be completed. For instance:
At what age should you pull up your pants and
stop wearin them around your knees?
At what age do you remove the Baby
On Board sticker from your vehicles rear
window? At what age do you retire your skateboard? And finally, at what age do you decide
theres no more space left on your body for another tattoo?
COWBOY HUMOR
While golfin,
Rick accidentally overturned his golf cart. A
very attractive female,
who lived in a villa on
the golf course, heard the
nose and called out, Are
you OK?
Rick replied, Im OK thanks, as he
pulled himself out of the twisted cart.
The lady then said, Come up to my
villa, rest a while and Ill help you upright the
cart later.
It was then that Rick noticed her silky
bathrobe was partially open, revealin what appeared to be a very nice figure.
Thats mighty nice of you, said Rick,
but I dont think my wife would like it.
Oh, come on now, she insisted.
She was very pretty and very persuasive and in a moment of weakness Rick said,
Well OK, but Im sure my wife wouldnt approve.
After a couple of Scotch and waters
Rick thanked her and said, I feel a lot better
now, but I know my wife is goin to be really
upset, so Id better go now.
Dont be silly! she said with a smile,
lettin her robe fall slightly more open. Stay a
while longer. She wont know anythin. By the
way, where is she?
Rick replied, Still under the cart, I
guess.
KEEP SMILIN!
AC
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Fire Station 98
13035 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima CA
Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas CA
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakfast burritos will be served!
Recent Retirements
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Captain I, FS 106-A
Helicopter Pilot IV, FS 114-A
Firefighter III, FS 114-B
Firefighter III, FS 19-A
Firefighter III, FS 107-C
Firefighter III, FS 40-C
Fire Inspector I, Valley Public Safety
Landlocked and trapped in the swirling
pool, the girl was struggling for her life. Without a moments thought, Laier darted towards
the rocks, approaching as close as he could
to the waters edge without being pulled in
himself. In his first few tries, he managed to
grab hold of the young girls fingertips, but the
strength of the waves ripped her from his grasp.
In that moment, Laier says, he realized
his face the face of a stranger might be
the last face the young girl would ever see.
With the next surge of the waves, the
girl was flung against a ledge approximately
ten feet below him. This time, Laier grabbed
hold on the girls wrist and, with her shocked
and terrified friends helping him, pulled her
from the churning water.
Due to Laiers heroic efforts, the young
girl, 16, escaped the water with nothing more
than scrapes and bruises. Thanks to his courage and determination, says Kauai Fire Chief
Robert Westerman, Darin was successful
in literally plucking her from the treacherous waves that were pounding her against the
rocks.
Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas notes that
firefighters are on duty 24/7/365. Although
technically off-duty, Engineer Laier performed
instinctively, using the skills he learned and his
talent as a firefighter.
The LAFD salutes Darin Laier for his
courage, and because he demonstrated bravery
at great personal risk, awarded him with the
Medal of Valor.
Queens Bath on Kauais North Shore: calm in the summer, treacherous in the winter
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On September 10, 2016, more than 100 friends, family and co-workers from throughout the years celebrated at the Odyssey Restaurant honoring Captain II Greg Malais for his service to the LAFD. Greg retired from FS 11-C with 36 years of service.
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On November 4, 2016, the San Pedro Fish Market was filled with many LAFD members, past and present, along with friends and family to
celebrate A/O Mark Carcamos 33 year career as a dedicated Firefighter and Apparatus Operator. Mark spent more than 17 years at FS 11. Mark had
the reputation as a perfectionist wherever he worked. This dedication was evident in his years at 11s, sharing his expertise with fellow firefighters
and his meticulous care of the apparatus. He showed tremendous pride in his Truck 11.
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We thank Gary Klasse, who has been
planning and leading the tournament since basically the beginning, for the countless hours
and hard work he has put into making sure
everyone is taken care of and satisfied. If you
have ever really want to see the beauty and history behind golfing, make sure and take advantage of this tournament. Ask any golfer in the
world to name a top course in California and
I guarantee the first course they say is Pebble
Beach.
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A Flight
4th: Joe Castro & Ray Peralta $400
6th: Andy Zar & Frank Suryan $300
9th: Gary Klasse & Mark Zizi $150
B Flight
3rd: Kelly Faulkner & Roger Camunas $450
5th: Dale Gant & Pat Coyne
$350
C Flight
2nd: Paul Gamez & Tony Valdez $500
5th: Ray Donckels & Rod Felix $350
D Flight
3rd: Tim Larson & August Angle
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Flight A
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Thanks,
Noel Murchet
Tournament Chairman
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Flight A
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When it comes to investing, risk and reward are inextricably entwined. Youve probably heard the phrase no pain, no gain - those
words come close to summing up the relationship between risk and reward. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise: All investments involve
some degree of risk. If you intend to purchases
securities - such as stocks, bonds, or mutual
funds - its important that you understand before you invest that you could lose some or all
of your money.
The reward for taking on risk is the potential for a greater investment return. If you
have a financial goal with a long time horizon,
you are likely to make more money by carefully investing in asset categories with greater
risk rather than restricting your investments to
assets with less risk.
Investment Choices
For many financial goals, investing in
a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash can be a good
strategy. Lets take a closer look at the characteristics of the three major asset categories.
Stocks - Stocks have historically had
the greatest risk and highest returns among
the three major asset categories. Stocks are a
portfolios heavy hitter, offering the greatest
potential for growth. Stocks hit home runs, but
also strike out. The volatility of stocks makes
them a very risky investment in the short term.
But investors that have been willing to ride out
the volatile returns of stocks over long periods
generally have been rewarded with positive returns.
Bonds - Bonds are generally less volatile than stocks but offer more modest returns.
An investor approaching a financial goal might
increase his or her bond holdings because the
reduced risk of holding more bonds would
be attractive despite their lower potential for
growth. You should keep in mind that certain
bonds offering high returns, known as highyield or junk bonds, also carry higher risk.
By including asset categories with investment returns that move up and down under
different market conditions, an investor can
protect against significant losses. Historically,
the returns of the three major asset categories
If you understand your time horizon
and risk tolerance - and have some investing
experience - you may feel comfortable creating your own asset allocation model. How to
books on investing often discuss general rules
of thumb, and various online resources can
help you with your decision.
Some financial experts believe that determining your asset allocation is even more
important than the individual investments you
buy. With that in mind, you may want to consider asking a financial professional to help you
determine your initial asset allocation and suggest adjustments for the future.
Determining the appropriate asset allocation model for a financial goal is a complicated task. Basically, youre trying to pick a
mix of assets that has the highest probability of
meeting your goal at a level of risk you can live
with. As you get closer to meeting your goal,
youll need to be able to adjust the mix of assets.
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Please accept this donation for my
friend Earl Masoner. In the Drill Tower us
younger guys looked up to him because he was
a World War II Navy veteran and a journeyman
electrician. After graduation, he was assigned
to Boat 2 how lucky! But he stayed there for
twenty years. I was then fortunate to spend my
last years on the job working with him. After
retirement, Earl and his high school sweetheart
moved to Oregon. He will be missed by all.
Worked with Mike [Reddy] on many a
SOD day and while on a five month detail to
FS 59. Mike was a Captains delight. He was
an excellent Firefighter/Paramedic and an absolute pleasure to work with due to his easy going style.
One night Mikes mother came in to
visit and we caught a run. I asked her to come
along and it turned out the run was a full arrest.
I looked over at one point and she was crying
watching her son save a mans life. I am so glad
she got to see that.
Harry Morck
Helendale, CA
Linda McClung
Amber, OK
Kevin Kearns
Thousand Oaks, CA
Mr. Bob Steinbacher,
Each year the LARFPA executive board
exchange small gifts during our December
board meeting in the spirit of the holidays and
camaraderie. As in past years, in lieu of that
donation, I have made a donation to the Relief
Associations Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemens Fund. This year I will continue my
tradition. Enclosed is my small gift to the Widows and Orphans Fund.
Sincerely,
Don Forrest
LAFD retired Director LARFPA
LARFA-
First met Chief Sanders when he was
one of the DT instructors at 89s. A few years
later I had the pleasure of working for him at
FS 9 where he was the Captain I. The other two
Captains on our shift were Pete Lucarelli (C
II) and Dick Alder (C O) Tough group to work
for . . . NOT! If you were looking for the three
of them mid-day, youd find them drilling on
the handball court. Jim was a great officer and
Thank you for all the work you do and
time you give in serving the members and families of the Association. The help and comfort
you offer to all of us who have gone through a
loss of a loved one is priceless. Your caring is
very much appreciated.
I am sending this gift in memory of my
cousin Norman Beneke who retired from FS 97
in 1987. Sounds like a long time ago but being
To all of you,
Thank you so much for your wonderful
present. It is so appreciated and useful! Youll
never know how much I need this. I cant say
thank you enough.
As always,
Dear LAFRA,
Please accept the enclosed donation and
our sincere thanks for all your help and concern
when we lost my husband, Robert Looney. A
special thanks to Jim Dolan for making the trip
to our home to deliver the precious flag encased
in the beautiful oak cabinet. It will always have
a prominent place in our home.
Bob would be touched to know he was
remembered with such a wonderful tribute.
Bob loved the fire department, loved fighting
fire, the camaraderie, all of it. He was proud to
be a part of a great profession.
Our grandson Steven joined LA City
ten years ago. He was determined to work for
LA like his Grandpa Bob. He was proud to
wear his dress uniform to Bobs funeral Mass
and recite one of the readings.
We also want to convey our deepest
thanks to Chaplain Craig Poulson for his compassion and support, and for performing Bobs
funeral service in San Diego. I t was a long
drive for him and he never complained. He is
a patient man and an asset to the fire family.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Celes Looney and family
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DON R. FORREST
JOHN J. NICHOLSON/C/O
EDWARD WHITE
ORLA INC/VP NETWORKING
DANIEL LEON
RICHARD T. SAKURAI
LEO M. MARSHALL
FIREFIGHTERS FIRST CREDIT
UNION in honor of LAFRAs
110th Anniversary
ANTONETTE C. RAYCRAFT
ORLA INC/VP NETWORKING
TODD & DIANE SANDS
CHRISTOPHER N. WEINRICH in
memory of Thomas Laski
CHRISTOPHER N. WEINRICH in
memory of Charles Charley Justis,
who passed away in 2001
ANNA SASAKI/ST MEL CATHOLIC
CHURCH in memory of
Matthew McKnight
CONSTANCE M. HOLLAND in
memory of my husband
Edward Holland
MARGARET M. KLINGER
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MEMBERS
FAMILY
Betty J. Rowlett, surviving spouse of William D. Rowlett, passed away December 15, 2016.
Mary Burroughs, spouse of Steven C. Burroughs, passed away December 16, 2016.
Janice M. Fox, spouse of Donald A. Fox, passed away December 19, 2016.
Lillian Sorensen, spouse of Richard R. Sorensen, passed away December 20, 2016.
Nancy L. Turner, spouse of Jay P. Turner, passed away December 28, 2016.
Fraustene Frosty L. Cannon, spouse of George R. Cannon, passed away January 2, 2017.
Irene I. Carriger, surviving spouse of Richard P. Carriger, passed away January 2, 2017.
Wanda M. Morrow, surviving spouse of Calvin G. Morrow, passed away January 2, 2017.
Marilynn R. Wahlers, spouse of Werner H. Wahlers, passed away January 3, 2017.
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Volunteer badges The Original 38s and Confidence 2 on display at the Hollywood Museum.
On Monday, February 1, 1886 the Los
Angeles Fire Department officially went into
service with four stations, two steam powered
750 gpm pumpers (steamers), each housed
with a two wheeled hose reel, a hook and ladder truck, a hose wagon and 11 horses. On that
day the City began to pay 31 firemen, including
a Chief Engineer and an Assistant Chief, for a
service, which for 15 years, had been provided
virtually without pay by 380 members of the
Los Angeles Volunteer Fire Department. Most
of the paid, or permanent men as they were
officially designated, were former volunteers
who took over the existing stations and equipment. Augmenting the permanent force were
24 reserve firemen. They were
most likely former
volunteers
who
were starting on
February 1, to be
paid a small honorarium.
These
callmen, apportioned among the
fire
companies,
were required to
answer all alarms
in their stations
district,
large
fires anywhere in
the City and drill
with their respective outfits at least
twice monthly.
It all started with a meeting of volunteers and prospective firemen in Billy Buffums
Saloon in downtown L.A. to develop a plan to
become a paid department. The first Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Volunteer Fire Department was Charles E. Miles. He was elected
by the volunteers on June 20, 1876. Chief
Miles two earliest priorities were to lobby the
City Council for a better fire alarm system and
to obtain a more suitable hook and ladder. He
got the hook and ladder but would have to wait
for the alarm system.
During the early part of 1885, the City
Council considered the merits of a fully paid
Department but decided that the installation of
a fire alarm telegraph was a more appropriate
At the time the department became paid
all the stations were rented. That situation was
to continue for some time. Engine rosters for
Original 38s and Confidence 2 were set at
one engineer, one engine driver, one cart driver
and four hosemen for each of the two steam fire
engines. Hook & Ladder Vigilance Company
No. 1 was to be manned by a driver, a tillerman,
a foreman and four laddermen. Hose Company
Park Hose No.1s crew was held to a driver, a
foreman and four hosemen. Prospective LAFD
members had to apply to the Fire Commission
for consideration of their qualifications. They
had to be at least 21 years of age, a U.S citizen,
a permanent resident of the city of L.A. and
able to converse understandably in English.
To enable the Chief Engineer to get to
fires faster, the commission on April 12, 1886,
authorized the purchase of a horse and buggy to
be kept at night in a barn behind Chief Moores
house. Chief Moore lived on the outskirts of
the city at Figueroa and Pico. The barn was
outfitted with a swinging drop harness for the
quick hitch of the horse by a callman who slept
in the barn and drove Chief Moore to fires. It
would become traditional to often name horses
according to their temperament. Chief Moores
horse, Cyclone, had a stormy disposition and
was soon replaced by a more well-mannered
animal.
Prior to 1886 when the LAFD became
a fire department, the volunteer fire departments protecting the city had a few steam fire
engines. On October 18, 1886, the LAFD or-
Soon after the LAFD officially started
the Fire Commission voted to have inspections of all stations, personnel, equipment and
horses. The first inspection was scheduled for
July 5, 1886. Early inspection parties consisted
of the Mayor, the Council President, a Councilmember, the Chief Engineer and Assistant
Chief Engineer, newspaper reporters and interested citizens. The first stop was Engine 1s
Old Plaza Fire Station. After a thorough inspection of the station, Chief Moore ordered Foreman Henry Scherer to hook up the horses.
Warning the inspection party to stand clear,
he pulled the gong rope. The clang caused the
For many years the LAFD Historical
Society has been recognizing our volunteers
who have done exemplary work for the Society.
The Society is completely managed and operated by volunteers. Considering that we have
two museums, a Fallen Firefighters Memorial,
the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat under restoration
and more than 30 LA City Fire apparatus and
thousands of artifacts, that is an awesome task.
The volunteers of the year are nominated by
our Board of Directors with input from those
who work at the Hollywood Fire Museum, the
Harbor Fire Museum and the Fireboat. There
are three that are recognized for their contribution to the Society each year with others who
receive Certificates of Appreciation.
Last month In January we honored
David Steinitz for his work at the Hollywood
February 2017 53
The story I heard is that if you are challenged to present your coin in a restaurant or
bar and if you do not have your coin you must
buy the challenger who has their coin a drink.
I carry my LAFDHS challenge coin always (or
almost always). They are a bargain at $10 so
come get one to show your support for the Society and the history of the LAFD.
LAFDHS Calendar for 2017
(As we know it today)
2017 EVENTS
May
- LAFDHS Annual Pancake Breakfast & Fire
Service Day, Hollywood Museum - Sat. 5/13
at 0830 hrs.
June
- Annual LAFD Retired Member Luncheon,
Hollywood Museum, Thur. 6/15, 1100 hrs.
- Ralph J. Scott Fireboat fund raiser party,
Sun. 6/25
September
- U.S. Navy Fleet Week at the Port of LA.
- The Ralph J. Scott project will be open
to visitors Fri. 9/1, Sat. 9/2, Sun. 9/3 and
Mon. 9/4 (Labor Day)
- Annual September 11th
Memorial at LAFD Fallen
Firefighters Memorial
Mon. 9/11 at 0700 hrs.
October
- Annual LAFD Memorial at
the LAFD Fallen Firefighters
Memorial, Sat. 10/14 at 1000
hrs.
- USC Archive Bazaar , Sat.
Oct. TBD
- Fireboat #2, The Ralph J.
Scott 92nd Birthday, Sat. 10/21
* Fridays from 0800 to 1200 are work days on the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat
54 February 2017
The Hollywood Museum is
located in Old Fire Station 27 at
1355 No. Cahuenga, Hollywood, CA
90028. The Harbor Museum is located in San Pedro City Hall at 638 S.
Beacon St., San Pedro CA 90731.
Anyone interested in joining
our great cause by becoming a member, or volunteering to work, or make
a donation of money or an LAFD item
may contact us by mail:
LAFDHS Museum & Memorial
1355 No. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323 464 2727. But remember
we are currently staffed part time, so
leave a message and we will return
your call. The fax number is 323-4647401. Our E-mail is: LAFDHS27@
aol.com. Web site at www.lafdmuseum.org. If you want to look at some
great LAFD history check www.
lafire.com. and check the LAFD web
site for information and events at
www.LAFD.org. We look forward to
hearing from you and seeing you at
the Museum.
The Los Angeles Fire Department
Historical Society is a non-profit 501
(C) (3) organization.
PRESERVE, EDUCATE,
MEMORIALIZE
INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT
February 2017 55
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
REPORT
56 February 2017
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE REPORT
Tyler Tomich presented the
following motions.
The committee recommends
and I so move to pay the
usual and customary bills in
the amount of $1,225,874.43.
There was no discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to pay the
usual and customary bills in
the amount of $1,225,874.43.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve
$6K in startup money for the
Buzzard Bait Ride. There was
no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
$6K in startup money for the
Buzzard Bait Ride.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve $12K
in startup money for the Hook
& Ladder Enduro. There was
no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
$12K in startup money for the
Hook & Ladder Enduro.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve $500
for Fire Station 3s Pancake
Breakfast. This fundraiser is
for a members sick child.
There was no discussion or
objections.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE
REPORT
MEMORIALS
Harry C. Carlson
Richard J. Koenig
Arley V. Tracy
Richard L. Wyckoff
Norman L. Beneke
Francis M. Brown
Walter R. Brey
Earl A. Masoner
ASSISTANCE
COMMITTEE
INVESTMENT BOARD
ACTION
Bob Steinbacher informed the
Board that they were holding
a Special Board Meeting to
discuss the previous Board
action to approve investing
with Angelo Gordon Direct
Lending Fund II, L.P.
David Peters motioned to
reconsider the action taken
at the Board meeting on
December 7th regarding
approval of investing with
Angelo Gordon Direct Lending
Fund. Gene Bednarchik
seconded. There were no
objections.
Motion carried to reconsider
the action taken at the
Board meeting on December
7th regarding approval of
investing with Angelo Gordon
Direct Lending Fund.
Additional information was
obtained regarding Angelo
Gordon Direct Lending Fund
II, L.P. and after further
deliberations by the Board, a
roll call vote was taken and
unanimously approved to
rescind the previous action to
invest with Angelo Gordon
Direct Lending Fund II, L.P.
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Steinbacher entertained
a motion to adjourn. Juan
Albarran so moved. Frank
Aguirre seconded. There was
no discussion or objections.
The Special Board of Trustees
meeting adjourned at 9:52
a.m.
February 2017 57
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Fire Station 5
Engine Company No. 5 was located at 525 East Fourth Street in the downtown area from 1912 until 1950. Fire Station No. 5 in
the Westchester neighborhood was located at 6621 W. Manchester Ave. from 1950 until 2006. The current quarters of Task Force 5 is at
8900 Emerson Ave. in Westchester, just across from LAX.
C. H. Bulkley, E. A. Thomas, K. P. Martin, L. A. Dowdall, Captain Paul Zink, J. L. McMunn, L. J. Algyer, John B. Frederick
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