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• FEATURES •
LAFRA Open House
Hundreds of friends, family, and members gathered for yet another
wonderful open house event held at LAFRA. If you weren’t there—
see and read about all that you missed! • .......................................06

2018 Annual LAFD Memorial Ceremony

Forced inside by inclement weather, spirits were still high as those
in attendance paid tribute to our fallen firefighters. Honor the fallen
by reading about the day •................................................................10

2018 LAFD Award Ceremony

Join us as we honor those who went above and beyond the call of
duty • ................................................................................................12

The LAX Bike Medic Team

Learn how the LAFD is becoming the next Cycles R Us and making
LAX a safer place for it! •..................................................................36

Conquering the Next Major Firefighter Injury!

Shoulder injuries are close to surpassing lower back injuries among
firefighters. Read how you can prevent this debilitating injury and
stay on duty! •....................................................................................40

• CONTENTS •
President’s Message • ............................................................................05
Battalion News • ....................................................................................15
Retired Guys
The Gambler Special • ...........................................................................31
Department in Action
The Woolsey Fire • .................................................................................32
A Salute to the Los Angeles Dodgers • ……………………………………34
Fire It Up Barbeque Competition • ……………………………..…..……….38
The Annual Partners Championship at Sycuan Resort • ………………….42
Retirement Dinners • ..............................................................................44
Station Fridge • ......................................................................................45
Memorials • ...........................................................................................47
Mailbox • ...............................................................................................48
LAFD History
Fire Dogs and Horses • .........................................................................51
Minutes of the Board of Trustees • .....................................................54
Classifieds • ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard
Fire Station 27 • ....................................................................................61

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2 • December 2018
 On the cover: Woolsey Fire - By Gavin Kaufman

Inset LAFD photo by: 564fire

LAFD E-2 providing structure protection in the
early morning hours of the Woolsey Fire.
December 2018 • 3
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4 • December 2018
 The end of the year is upon us once again, and with it, a
time to reflect back at the highlights and the challenges of the past
twelve months. To get the challenge portion out of the way, the
issues with pensions have weighed heavily on me all year long.
Long hours were put in to protect the interests of the Relief As-
sociation and its members, and the positive results we obtained
mirrored that. However, going forward I ask you to continue to
pay close attention to future updates—the battle continues.
Our thoughts also go out to all the victims of the trag-
ic shooting in Thousand Oaks and the devastating fires of LA
County and Ventura County. Though, it is hard to make sense of
certain events, it is encouraging to see people of all backgrounds
come together and help one another during these trying times. It
gives me hope for the future.
Now for the positives of the year. We had our largest
turnout ever for multiple events during the year. The Pechanga
Reunion was a resounding success. Active and retired members
filled the resort with both camaraderie and good times as they
enjoyed each other’s company. Make plans early to attend next
year’s event. Also, if you have never attended Hope for Firefight-
ers, you are missing out. 2018 was a banner year for the event,
with plans for a bigger and better 2019 already in the works. I
also want to give a quick shout out to all the clubs and individuals
that continue to support our organization. To the individuals that
participate in events such as the Kemper Classic, Over-The-Line,
Hook and Ladder, Buzzard Bait, all the golf and handball tour-
naments, Fire Hogs and the many memorial motorcycle rides, a
heartfelt thank you.
Elections are over. Jeff and I have been elected by this
board to serve for the calendar year of 2019. We are both looking
forward to another year of service with the hope of continuing
the tradition of excellence expected of all of us here at the Los
Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association.
In the minutes of the October meeting of the Board of
Trustees, you will see that we approved changing the name of the
WODFF to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters Fund.
This change only occurred after a great deal of discussion, delib-
eration, and reflection. We have submitted the necessary paper-
work to the State of California to incorporate this fund with the
name change. The WODFF is the backbone of the Relief Associa-
tion and modifying its name will only enhance the ability of our
charitable arm to help firefighters and their families in need, now
and into the future.
With the holiday season now in full swing, I want to take
this time to wish all our members, employees, and associates of
the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association a happy holiday
season. Though this time can bring on different emotions and
stresses for all, it is my hope that we all take the time to look
around and see what is really important—our friends, family and
mostly our fellow human beings. Material things will come and
go in our lives, but the effort of a spoken kind word or act of char-
ity for those who are in need can make a lasting impression that
no amount of money can buy.
Be safe and be kind to each other.
Robert D. “Steintalker” Steinbacher
president@lafra.org
323.259.5200
Bob Steinbacher at this year’s LAFRA Open House
with his sons, Andrew and Evan
December 2018 • 5
 The doors opened just
before high noon for another
memorable open house event
at the Los Angeles Firemen’s
Relief Association. Located at
7470 North Figueroa Street,
the multi-story building filled
with the sounds of laughter as
the crowd of over 250 people
gathered for the festivities.
Cold drinks flowed and the
abundant smell of delicious
food permeated the senses as
friends, family, and members
prepared to honor two men
who have done more than
their fair share for the Relief
Association.

6 • December 2018
 As people arrived, they were greeted at
the front door by our fabulous volunteers. Spe-
cial thanks go out to Lydia Andrews, Toni Hunt,
Virginia Newcomb, Anne Munsell, Marshall
Stevens and Karen Barnhill. Across from the
greeting table, Firefighter Jerrod Webster,
owner of Photos and Fountains, set up
an entertaining photobooth that al-
lowed members to let loose and
capture some memorable shots of
themselves with their friends and
family. Speaking of memo-
rable shots, David Blaire
graciously lent and dis-
played his collection of
pictures chronicling the
department’s history for
all to see. Thanks Jerrod
and David!
As people exited the elevator into the
main hall, they began to witness all of the hard
work that went into making the day a success.
If you get a chance, send Juliet Brandolino, our
Event Coordinator, a quick email and thank her
for her hard work managing everything. Table
after table covered the entire area of space
on the bottom floor of the building. Floral ar-
rangements by Tomlinson adorned each table
that were filled to capacity by guests. Outside
the rear door, the overflow of people
spilled out onto the patio area to
grab a cool drink and peruse the
plethora of shirts, shorts, and
accessories displayed for sale
by The Fire Connection—
proceeds to benefit the Wid-
ows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemen’s Fund.
December 2018 • 7
 Hors d’oeuvres of crispy chicken slid-
ers, potato skins, and shrimp skewers began to
filter through the crowd. A superb lunch fol-
lowed, which included carved prime rib, roast-
ed turkey breast, grilled Italian sausages, potato
salad, and a tomato, cucumber, and red onion
salad, all served promptly at noon by Cornuco-
pia Catering.
Bob Steinbacher started the formal fes-
tivities off by introducing a group of Fire Hog
members that attended the day’s event. Bob
was all smiles because Jack Wise wasn’t there
to mis-pronounce his name this time—you
were still missed, Jack. The Fire Hogs present-
ed the Relief Association with a Lotto winning
sized check in the amount of $22,000 for the
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund.
Bob acknowledged the generosity of the group
noting their tireless effort to always help those
in need. Sam Brown, owner of Sam Brown
Shields, had his presence felt as cool custom-
ized leather helmets that he made were present-
ed to the guests of honor.
Next, Bob introduced this year’s two
honorees—Bruce Galien and Craig White.
Known for establishing the Hook & Ladder En-
duro, an annual motorcycle ride and fundraiser
to benefit the WODFF, these two individuals
exemplify the definition of volunteer by raising
thousands of dollars each year for the charity
and donating countless hours of their own time
in the pursuit of helping others. Bob Steinbach-
er noted that according to records, the two men
and their army of volunteers have raised more
than $200,000 for the Relief Association.
The two men graciously accepted the
honor bestowed upon them, thanking the Re-
lief Association and their family and friends for
their support. Bruce Galien went another step
further by recognizing a number of volunteers,
including John Nowell and his wife Karen for
their help during the rides. He presented the
couple with two very customized award pieces
that went above and beyond description—at
least what I can print here! To say the least, the
presentation was one of the highlights of the
event.
After the formalities were over, the
celebration continued well into the afternoon.
Though the event was scheduled from noon to
4 p.m., the party lasted long after. Our thanks
go out once again to everyone involved in
making this year’s open house another huge
success. We can’t wait to see what 2019 has
in store for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief
Association—Hope to see you next year!

8 • December 2018
 Tradition is
not a word used
lightly by Craig
White. A third
generation LA
City firefighter,
Craig follows in
the footsteps of
his grandfather,
Larry Johnson
- an engineer in
the early 70’s, his
father Bill White - who retired in 1996 as a B/C, and his brother, Wade
- the A/C at S&M. Tradition means so much to Craig that he currently
wears his father’s B/C’s badge, an honor and responsibility he doesn’t
take lightly.
Craig began his fire career in 1986 as a member of the La Habra
Heights Volunteer Fire Department, joining the LAFD later that year.
He has served as a firefighter in South LA and Hollywood, and a staff
assistant. In 1995 he promoted to captain, serving as a training officer
in the recruit academy and five years on USAR 88. He promoted to B/C
in 2014, assigned to Batt 5 and is now in the Fire Communications and
Dispatch Support Section.
He has been a member of California Task Force I (CATF-1), one
of 28 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Teams. He also was a
member of the Swift Water Rescue Team for 20 years, serving as Pro-
gram Manager for eight years. Craig took part in the development of
the LAFD Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) program, and is
now the Deputy IC on FIMT 1, as well as one of the LAFD Department
Operations Center (DOC) directors, serving on DOC Team 2. Craig is in-
volved in incident management teams at both the state and federal level,
serving as Deputy Logistics Section Chief on Cal Fire Team 1 and Lo-
Born and
raised in LA,
Bruce is a Val-
ley boy at heart,
attending grade
schools in Pacoi-
ma and then later
returning to work
at Fire Station 98.
He attended Val-
ley College and
went on to earn a
BA in Industrial Arts at San Diego State.
In 1974 Bruce took the plunge into the matrimony and married
the love of his life, Debbie. This 44-year union has produced two chil-
dren - Suzanne and Christopher, along with five grandchildren ranging
from age 3 to 18.
Bruce was hired by the LAFD in 1975, heading back to the
Northeast Valley for his probation. He promoted to Auto Fireman and
was assigned to Fire Station 1. He would later expand his resume by
promoting to engineer and working in the hills of FS 97 and 20.
A born leader and organizer, Bruce stepped into the role of su-
pervisor, promoting to Captain I, working at 78’s, 15’s, and Training. He
worked with Lane Kemper on forceable entry education and became an
instructor for the Cross-Training Academy where he taught how to push
heavy apparatus. Bruce made his final promotion to Captain II, working
gistics Section Chief on the FEMA US&R White Incident Support Team.
During his career, Craig has been deployed to the World Trade Center for
9/11, hurricanes, a tornado, floods, landslides, and fires throughout the
nation.
Craig has been supported by the Relief Association since he was
born. In 2009, he felt it was time to step up and give back by joining the
Relief Association Board. His father had recently passed away, leaving
his mother, Carol, a LAFD Widow, which compelled him even more. He
served on the Relief and Assistance committee for two years and moved
to the Medical and Admin Committees where he still serves. Craig takes
pride in his work at the Relief and is always willing to lend a hand when
called upon. Craig was dispatched to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting at the
Route 91 Harvest Music Festival as an Agency Rep for the Fire Depart-
ment and more importantly, as a representative of the Relief Associa-
tion working for several days with our department chaplains to assist our
members and their loved ones impacted by the devastating event.
Craig and his long-time mentor, Bruce Galien, united to put to-
gether the first LAFD “Hook and Ladder Enduro,” a project Bruce had
been talking about for years. With the help of an army of family and
friends volunteering their time and energy, the event was held in Califor-
nia City in March of 2010. The spirit of this endeavor has always been
to foster camaraderie through a family-oriented event and raise a little
money for the WODFF—and boy did they succeed. Keeping true to their
mission, the event has swollen to more than a thousand participants in
recent years, raising nearly $200,000.00 for WODFF to date.
Craig is extremely fortunate to have the support of his family
during his work endeavors and is extremely proud of their accomplish-
ments. He has been married to his wife, Tori, for 27 years and has three
daughters: Riley, Makenna, and Korbin.
LAFRA is also extremely fortunate to have Craig White as a
board member and it’s our hope his tradition of service will continue for
many years to come. Thank you, Craig.
at 9’s before returning to the stomping grounds of his boyhood – FS 98.
After serving the city for 32 years, Bruce retired in May of 2007.
Bruce’s has also volunteered his own time to benefit LAFRA and
its members. Even as a Captain II, Bruce had no problem getting his
hands dirty. He has been involved with multiple work parties for injured
firefighters, and has also spent time assisting with setting up the Boat
Regatta at Hansen Dam. Speaking of setting up, it was rumored he had
a part in the sabotage of FS 10’s entry into the competition, a claim he
infallibly denies to this date. Bruce also worked alongside legendary vol-
unteer Capt. John Lawrence at the Bats and Beer softball tournament.
In 2010 Bruce took on his biggest role for LAFRA. Along with
Craig White, the two started the “Hook and Ladder Enduro” to benefit
the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. The event was in
its infancy when Bruce was still a young fireman. With less than five
years on the job, he didn’t participate because he was afraid of injury and
didn’t want to jeopardize his career. However, the spirit of camaraderie
and the importance of the family event would be forever implanted in
his memories. So, since 2010, along with Craig and an army of volun-
teers, they have staged an event which draws an ever-increasing par-
ticipation. Last year more than 1,000 fire department family and friends
attended the desert classic, and to date, the event has raised more than
$200,000.00 for the WODFF.
Bruce’s ongoing commitment to the event and to the LAFD con-
tinues today. The LA Firemen’s Relief Association would like to gra-
ciously thank him for his dedication and willingness to serve by honor-
ing him at this year’s Open House.
December 2018 • 9
 On a Saturday morning in October, her own experience, “is an important part of
scores of LAFD families were forced indoors belonging to the Fire Family. We are stand-
by a sudden rain storm just before the annual ing here with you and your families today and
tribute to our own fallen firefighters. Normally know that you have lost more than a spouse,
held at the Memorial Wall out front of the Hol- son or daughter. We know that your spouse,
lywood Fire Museum, this year’s gathering
was moved upstairs to the cavernous dormi-
tory of Old Fire Station 27. The close quarters
made for a very intimate experience for those
who braved the inclement weather to honor
the 268 members of our Department who have
made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to
the City.
When the chiefs, chaplains and digni-
taries concluded their remarks to the solemn
crowd, a lone trumpet tapped out a familiar
melody in humble reverence and then ten bells
reverberated through the ageless firehouse.
Valerie Lawrence and Diane Vig-
il were given an opportunity to
speak about the LAFRA Family
Support Group during the cer-
emony. Valerie is the sur-
viving spouse of Capt. John
Lawrence. She related that
“the memorial spot here
has a special place in
my heart. My late
husband John was
working here at the
old 27’s when I
met him while his
crew was putting
out an auto fire
on Barham. He was
a rookie at the time.
His captain sent him
over to meet me and
told him if he didn’t come
back with a phone number
he would never pass proba-
tion. In short, I have had 43
years experience with the
LAFD, and have seen and
honored the Fire Depart-
ment traditions.”
“The long-time
tradition of taking care
of our own,” continued
Val, speaking from

10 • December 2018
daughter or son was a functional part of your the house. Without him, I had to learn to back-
household and can never be replaced. I miss up the trailer into the driveway on my own.”
the little things that made life so special with This year, Val and Diane traveled with
John – working in the yard together, painting the Moorman family to the Memorials in both
Colorado Springs and Sacramento. The names
of Dave Moorman and Kelly Wong were
added to the walls there. Diane recalls,
“I had the pleasure of accompanying
my husband Joe to the IAFF Fallen
Firefighter Memorial honoring Matt
McKnight in 2015. I noticed several
little details, that as a woman, I thought
could be done just a little bit better. I spoke
with Rick Godinez about this, but it wasn’t
until I sat down with Lori Harris, widow of
Bret Harris, that I realized just how much we
needed to do to help our widows. The seed
was planted. Thankfully the
Relief Association decided
to create the group, and
Valerie and I are honored
to be included.
“Currently, the
Los Angeles City Fire
Department has more
than 800 widows. In
addition to assisting
families at the memo-
rial ceremonies, we
have gathered 200 vol-
unteer fire members to
help our widows. This
could be as simple as
driving them to doctor
appointments, put-
ting boxes up in the
garage, assistance
with some heavy
furniture, light
painting, small
plumbing issues,
you name it.”
Maybe you
didn’t know that ev-
ery year the families
of members killed in
the line of duty at-
tend this memorial
ceremony. Now that
you do, would you
honor them with
your presence at
next year’s event?

December 2018 • 11
 On November 1, 2018 the LAFD Foundation honored members
of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excel-
lence, and commitment to their community.
This year the Medal of Valor and Award of Merit honorees in-
clude seven members who distinguished themselves while off duty in
Las Vegas, during the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival, and a member
who saved the lives of three young children at a structure fire in Wilm-
ington.
The Medal of Valor was awarded to FF/PM Rio-Bec Hernandez,
FF Darin Crandell, Capt II Ted Kalnas, Capt I Brett Kearns, FF/PM Mi-
chael Mandahl, FF Nicholas Shrode, and Eng Robert James Hays III.
An Award of Merit was presented to FF Anthony Michael Cresta.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Chaplain George
Negrete (retired). The Crystal Flame Community Service Award was
presented to B/C Alicia Welch (retired), B/C Kris Larson, Capt II Mon-
ica Hall and Capt I Jennifer Wilcox. The Chief’s Distinguished Service
Award went to: LAFD Air Operations. The Legacy Service Award was
presented Ms. Karen Wagener.
“Our members routinely respond to a variety of incidents that
place significant risks on themselves,” remarked Chief Terrazas. “The
members being honored have exceeded what is typically expected of
them and deserve to be recognized.”

12 • December 2018
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 My name is Delaney Mendoza, my
husband is Cherif Amin, a pilot at Air Ops.
Our 2-year-old son Reef is not surprisingly
obsessed with helicopters being that it is now
in his genes, but I could never find something
educational or fun on YouTube for him to learn
about them when Daddy was at work! When I
found Blippi on YouTube, my son and I were
instantly surprised! Not only was it a show that
wasn’t a character but each episode teaches
something new AND he was instantly hooked
(I got to cook dinner or get a laundry fold-
ing break in peace). I emailed the manager of
the show and thought it would be awesome if
Blippi did an episode for kids to learn about
firefighting helicopters! Fast forward to now
and the episode is out! It would be an awesome
surprise for my husband to see a picture of this
in the Grapevine as he and Reef read the maga-
zine almost every day Daddy is home!
You can check out Blippi’s visit
to Air Ops at https://www.youtube.com/
Blippi visits Air Ops
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On 10/23/18, Anthony Cecola graduated

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December 2018 • 15
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16 • December 2018
 The Battalion 1 Grapevine News is
alive once again!
Well, hello my Los Angeles City Fire
Department. This is Carlos Danger, coming to
you live from Battalion 1, the heart of LA, in
the middle of downtown. I am your new Grape-
vine writer and will be accepting new stories
and pictures: good, bad, funny, scary, you name
it. So, let’s get this party started and continue to
have our traditions live on. Also, any lessons
learned at any incident that you’d like to share,
I’ll report the “what” - not the “who.” We can
also use this to learn as well, because everyone
knows we can solve all the world’s problems
on the kitchen table. This is Carlos Danger
signing out, and I’ll be waiting for your stories
and photos. Station 4 putting their brand new 2018 Pierce through its paces. Photo by Tony Handy
Email: batt1kitchentabletalk@gmail.com

Major Emergency in the 1400 blk of So Long Beach Ave on 10/25/18. Photo by Branden Silverman

Station 25 welcoming the new guys to the station with some King Taco. Photo compliments of FS 25

December 2018 • 17
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 A quiet day at FS 26

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December 2018 • 23
 Bus vs auto on 10/14/18 on the 405 Fwy. Photos by Steve Gentry

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in San Fernando. Photo by Mike Meadows

24 • December 2018
A tanker overturned on the 210 Fwy
on 10/08/18. Photos by Rick McClure

A jumper on 10/31/18. Photo by Mike Meadows

December 2018 • 25
 10/06/18. Horse rescue at the Hansen
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10/22/18. E-107 was first-in on a four car T/A with one car rolled
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December 2018 • 29
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30 • December 2018

With the passing of retired LAFD
member George Fischer in September, 2018,
I thought that it would be appropriate to tell
about one of the most crucial events in our
lives.
In the simple days of the 1960’s there
were no Indian casinos in Southern California
so, with a few exceptions, the gambling was
in Nevada. El Capitan Casino, a small casino
in Hawthorne, Nevada contracted old Doug-
las DC-3 airliners to transport gamblers from
Burbank airport to Hawthorne for a night of
gambling. The tickets were $5 each and came
with a free steak dinner. Hawthorne lies almost
due north of Bishop and the route of flight tra-
versed the Owens Valley on the east side of the
High Sierras. On one fateful flight in February,
1969, LAFD Firefighter Robert Kelly, FS12-
B, his wife, brother, and fiancé decided to take
this seemingly good deal and flew with 27 oth-
er souls to Hawthorne. It turned very stormy
that night but the pilots decided to attempt the
flight home. They never made it. The news of
the ancient DC-3’s disappearance activated one
of the largest aerial searches in California and
Nevada history.
Civil Air Patrol airplanes were tasked
with searching the mountains along the sup-
posed route. Because a firefighter and his fam-
ily were onboard, it seemed like every off-duty
firefighter or police officer that were pilots and
CAP members were involved in the search.
One of those aircraft was piloted by
Firefighter George Fischer, FS 95-A. After
the “Gamblers Special,” as the press named
it, went missing, the weather turned especially
nasty with “Sierra Wave” conditions - severe
downdrafts on the eastern side of the High Si-
erras. George and his crew of two were tasked
with searching Mt. Tom, northwest of Bishop.
Caught in the wave, George’s Beechcraft Bo-
nanza was slammed into the 11,000-foot side
of the mountain. George and his crew all sur-
vived the crash but were seriously injured and
all had broken backs. The search base at Bishop
Airport surprisingly never missed the downed
crew and closed for the night. Very early the
next morning, a call for all available CAP
search aircraft was issued.
Pat Quinn, Pilot
LAFD Air Operations, Retired
The Gambler’s Special
the ramp so I called the pilot, Jerry Leeper at his
motel and he rushed to the airport. He inquired
as to how high it was at the crash scene. He
then proceeded to adjust the turbocharger on
the helicopter to its highest setting and took off
for the 11,000-foot level of Mt. Tom by him-
self. In a daring feat of helicopter airmanship
at extremely high-density altitude and severe
downdrafts, Jerry was able to rescue all three
On the slopes of Mt. Whitney
injured crewmembers and save their lives.
The Gamblers Special DC-3 was found
the following August after the snow had melted
on the northeast face of Mt. Whitney. There
were no survivors.
George became a lifelong friend and he
maintained a close friendship with Jerry Leeper
until Jerry’s passing several years ago. George
lectured about his experiences on Mt. Tom for
decades afterwards.
Bell Model 47G
Later that morning, a North American
T-6 search aircraft, piloted by a LAPD sergeant,
Robert Herrera found the missing search plane
and determined that the crew was alive. All
other search aircraft were returned to Bishop.
As part of the search party, I landed my plane at
Bishop Airport and inquired as to who was go-
ing to rescue George and his crew. The search
base personnel’s reply was they were waiting
for the military to figure something out. Know-
Pat Quinn is a Wright Brothers master
ing that a military response would take many
hours in worsening weather, and that George pilot having no accidents or violations for 50
and his crew were injured, I decided to attempt years. He invites all firefighters and friends to
to organize a rescue. visit him at Hangar 8, Stearman Taxiway at the
I noticed a Bell 47G3B-1 helicopter historic Santa Paula Airport.
owned by Western Helicopters parked out on
December 2018 • 31
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for mutual aid and sent multiple strike teams and helicopters to assist in the fire fight.

32 • December 2018
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34 • December 2018
 To quote Tom Hanks, “There’s no crying in baseball.” I see no reason to dispute this
claim after the valiant effort put forth by our boys in blue. Although the ball didn’t bounce our
way, and the ending was bittersweet, the effort we witnessed on the field by our Los Angeles
Dodgers this season was non the less inspiring and has not gone unnoticed. To all the members
of the Los Angeles Dodgers Organization, we, the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association,
along with the men and women of the LAFD want you to know how proud we are to call you
our team, and we salute you for going above and beyond the call of duty to give us a just a few
more days in the sun!

December 2018 • 35
 Los Angeles International Airport is
one of the busiest airports in the world with
84,557,968 passengers traveling through the
airport in 2017. This makes LAX the country’s
second busiest airport. If you count interna-
tional, domestic, military, cargo, and private
aircraft, the airport logs 1,578 landings and
takeoffs every 24 hours. For these facts alone,
the picture becomes fairly clear of the need for
an on-site world-class EMS provider.
Did you know that the LAFD has a
100-member Cycle Team? Most team mem-
bers voluntarily work overtime at large events,
like parades, sporting events, and even the L.A.
Marathon. However, there is a special cadre
of riders that have dedicated
themselves to not only ex-
panding the Cycle Team’s
role, but by doing it full
time as well. Introducing
the Los Angeles
City Fire De-
partment LAX
Bike Medic
Team.
36 • December 2018
This is not a new concept. Years of
preparation have gone into proving that a full-
time crew on-site at LAX is not only a good
idea but a necessary one. Over the years they
have tried a number of different configurations
of teams. The current staffing stands at two to
three members on duty at a time, each working
a 4/10 schedule. Two medics work the a.m. shift
which starts at 0500, while a second team of
two starts at 1400. These positions are staffed
seven days a week. A third member works the
first-aid station located inside the Tom Bradley
Terminal Monday through Thursday or when
staffing permits.
Exactly how does this all work? I sat
down with three members of the bike team to
find out — F/F Mackenzie Vandergeest, FF/
PM Shawn Lenske, and FF/PM Darren Hebert.
The three veteran members explained that
they are basically a super mobile assessment
resource that operates under Reference 806 of
the LA County Paramedic Protocols. Instead
of a fire station, they are assigned to a
small office, but the team of profession-
als make it work.
One of the many unique features of
the bike team is the way they are dis-
patched. Instead of having an
MDT mounted on their bike,
the team uses a mobile
phone that has a spe-
cial program on it.
This program not
only allows them to
receive dispatches
but it also places
the team enroute,
on scene, and readily
available after clearing the call. In addition to
the mobile phone, the team also monitors both
LAFD and LAX radios resulting in an even
quicker response. As I interviewed the team, I
witnessed this fact firsthand when an employee
of one of the shopping boutiques inside the
Bradley Terminal fainted. Because the team of
medics were monitoring the airport radio, they
heard about the medical emergency before it
was reported to 911, reducing their response
time by minutes.
Within seconds of hearing the call, the
two medics began to maneuver themselves
around the traffic in the terminal in a way that
no engine company could ever hope to com-
pete with. FF Vandergeest and I did our best to
follow on foot but soon lost sight of the team.
Luckily, all the team members have an excel-
lent knowledge of the facility, and it wasn’t
long until FF Vandergeest had us right along-
side the team of medics. As I observed the
three bike team members work on the patient,
it was hard to distinguish them from any other
LAFD resource on scene of an emergency.
One thing that stood out, though, was the way
they gathered the EKG on the patient. Unlike
the rest of the LAFD that uses bulky wires
connected to a heavy monitor, the bike team
instead utilizes the latest in Bluetooth technol-
ogy to gather their diagnosis information and
wirelessly transmit the information directly to
their EPCR.
FF/PM Lenske had discussed with me
earlier that the goal of the team is to cancel,
downgrade, or upgrade the level of
response on any given call. This
process, along with the high level of
experience of the bike team mem-
bers, allows for a large percentage
of cancellations of other LAFD re-
sources to the airport which, in turn,
keeps them available for other need-
ed emergencies. I witnessed this first-
hand as I watched the team complete
their current run and immediately buy
in on another call at a nearby terminal,
canceling the engine company already
dispatched.
Captain Amardo Cuevas, a bike
team member himself, explains that
the airport is growing on a daily basis,
with three new terminals coming on-
line in the very near future. He went
on to explain that it is his hope that
with the cooperation of the airport,
the current resources can increase in
size and allow the team to continue
the good work they have started. Al-
though my schedule only allowed
me a few hours with the bike team,
the level of professionalism, along
with the knowledge of airport op-
erations I witnessed assured me that
not only does the LAFD bike medic
team have a bright future at the air-
port, but the citizens of Los Angeles
now have the makings of a world-
class EMS service in place at LAX.
December 2018 • 37
 It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon
just a few weeks ago. Not a cloud in the sky, a
slight breeze out of the north, and the air soon
took on a familiar and mouth-watering aroma.
The parking lot of the Firefighter’s
First Credit Union on Colorado Blvd. was soon
swarming with 300 fire family members, kids,
community members, LAFD fire
rigs, and BBQ aficionados.
38 • December 2018
They came from near and far - professional
grillers, chefs, and lots of eaters - all to take in
the 3rd Annual Fire It Up! BBQ Competition.
Fire It Up! is a community event that
donates all of its net proceeds to two organiza-
tions each year: The Fire Family Foundation
and the African American Firefighter Muse-
um, both here in Los Angeles. Michelle Banks,
president of the African American Fire Fighter
Museum, was interviewed on ESPN 710 on
October 6, 2018, at L.A. Live. She said, “the
museum is pleased to partner with The Fire
Family Foundation. Their overall support of
the museum has been incredibly positive as we
continue to grow. The community loves it and
we are so happy to be a part.”
The event this year included several
vendors of food, wearables, real estate infor-
mation, LAFD Recruitment, CERT, UFLAC,
and AAFM information. A representative
from Councilman Jose Huizar’s office was
also there. An awesome kids’ zone play area
awaited the little ones, with face paint and corn
hole toss. The organizers brought an array of
interesting booths, and community awareness
information to share.
This is the second year at the Fire-
fighters First Credit Union location and the
Eagle Rock rock provided a cool backdrop
for the fantastic blues band that played. Dixie
Abramian, CEO and President of the Firefight-
ers First Credit Union and Chair of the Fire
Family Foundation board remarked, “The pro-
ceeds generated by the BBQ competition have
allowed the Foundation to offset some of the
financial burdens of more than 13 firefighter
families this year alone, and those in need
throughout the state and nation. We have been
able to provide more than $55,000 in support
to these families, as well as $55,000 in schol-
arships, due to our generous donors. We stand
committed to serve those who serve us.”
THE BBQ COMPETITION WINNERS:
• First Place went to Cathy Gilbert from Los
Angeles Women in the Fire Service Team
• Runner Up and in 2nd place - Dwayne
Harper from LADOT
• People’s Choice Award went to Mark
Curry and Team Curry
• Best Ribs went to Antoine McKnight
• Best Chicken went to Mike Finger
and Team Finger
• Best Tri Tip went to Jayson Johnson
December 2018 • 39
 Shoulder injuries are close to surpass-
ing lower back injuries among firefighters.
The combination of performing demanding
overhead lifts, pulls, and carries along with the
extreme range of motion in the shoulder joints
puts the shoulder at a high risk for injury. To
prevent shoulder injury, Capt. Jeff Ellis, Mur-
ray FD (Utah), cautions “doing what you can
to strengthen typically problematic areas may
keep you from long months of rehab and days
off work.” Firefighters should be working on
shoulder mobility and lifts that strengthen the
three major shoulder muscles.

MOBILITY
According to Dr. John Rusin, pro ath-
lete trainer and physical therapist, “the key to
shoulder training is to maximize muscular ten-
sion while minimizing joint stress.” Incorpo-
rating mobility exercises into your workout
and mobility routine will do just that.
Increasing shoulder mobility will re-
duce the risk of injury while maximizing
muscle growth. The term mobility has
often been misused in fitness, and most
people are mistaking mobility for flex-
ibility. While flexibility is passive range
of motion, mobility is range of motion
that activates the muscles to create prop-
er recruitment patterns. Without proper
mobility, the shoulder is vulnerable to
injury because the joints and surround-
ing muscles are not prepared to handle
heavy loads.
Mobility exercises are especially im-
portant for firefighters because wear-
ing PPE in the field limits mobility
while performing strenuous activities.
This limited mobility may instill bad
muscle recruitment patterns, so incor-
porating a solid and consistent mobil-
ity routine is essential to injury pre-
vention.
Two mobility exercises every firefight-
er should incorporate into their workout
and mobility routine are wall slides and
banded pull-aparts. These movements
activate all three shoulder muscles and
major shoulder joints.

Major cues to perform wall slides:

• Drive heals into the floor
• Brace your core
• Maintain neutral spine
• Keep forearms pressed to the wall
40 • December 2018
 • Perform 3 - 5 reps
Major cues to perform banded pull-aparts:
• Use a light/medium resistance band
• Maintain full body tension
• Position hands at chest height
• Drive hands apart at a steady pace
• Perform 15 - 20 reps

Mobility exercises should be incorpo-

rated before workouts or as part of a mobility
routine. These mobility exercises will prepare
Wall Slides
your body for your workout, creating a mind-
muscle connection during your lifts. Also,
throughout the day or a day you are not training,
you should perform these mobility exercises to
alleviate pain and correct posture imbalances.
Take about five to ten minutes, three times a
day to perform these mobility exercises.

EXERCISES
There are three major muscles in the
shoulder, the anterior, lateral, and posterior del-
toids. Developing all three muscles is important
to building strong shoulders. Three lifts that hit Banded Pull Aparts
each muscle are the dumbbell overhead press,
dumbbell lateral raise, and bent over dumb-
bell rear delt fly. Dumbbells are accessible at
most gyms and practical for almost everyone.
First, the dumbbell overhead press fo-
cuses on the anterior deltoid and some of the
lateral deltoid. You can move heavier weight
with the overhead press than other shoulder
focus lifts, so you can overload this exercise
to maximize performance. Second, the dumb-
bell lateral raise focuses on the lateral deltoid.
You don’t have to overload this lift because it
isolates a small muscle. Third, the bent over
dumbbell rear delt fly focuses on the posterior
deltoid. The rear delt fly is one of the most ef-
fective ways to train the posterior deltoid, and
Anterior Deltoid: The anterior deltoid’s main functions are to lift the arms in front and above
is similar to the lateral raise where you don’t the body and to push the arms out. The anterior deltoid is important for pushing, pulling, and
have to train heavy but frequent. overhead lifting.
To “maximize muscular tension while
minimizing joint stress proper set up is key,”
says Dr. Rusin. Even though these lifts focus on Lateral Deltoid: The lateral deltoid’s main function is to lift the arms out and away from the side
the shoulder muscles, it is important to engage of the body.
your core and pelvis to support the lifts. An-
other key is to incorporate different rep ranges.
Posterior Deltoid: The posterior deltoid‘s main function is to bring the arms away from the mid-
This is especially important for firefighters,
who not only need to be able to lift heavy loads line of the body and to row. The posterior deltoid is important for pulling movements and for
but maintain stamina. To optimize your prog- good posture.
ress, you should modify your rep range be-
tween low, medium, and high rep ranges every
three weeks.
SOURCES: Drjohnrusin.com, Mindpumpmedia.com, Firerescuemagazine.com

December 2018 • 41

A Flight and D Flight Net Champions Mark Zizi,
Jared Cooper, Chris Yokoyama, and Ryan Chance
A Flight Net
AB Flight Horse Race 1st Place Luther Sherman,
Todd Tsujimura, Dale Gant and Dave Thomas
A Flight Gross
AB Flight Horse Race 3rd Place Zach Duda,
Mark Flot, Allen Black and Trey Glennon
A/B Flight Horserace Derby
42 • December 2018
A Flight Net and Gross Champions
Mark Zizi and Ryan Chance
AB Flight Horse Race 2nd Place Alan Almaguer,
Paul Gamez, Chris Vilaubi and Gerry Malais
B Flight Net and Gross Champions
Matt Nunez and Larry Kemp
This was the 50th anniversary of our
Partners Championship at the Sycuan Resort.
The first 40 years of the tournament were
played on what was then called Singing Hills.
We had 92 of the LAFD’s finest active
and retired golfers, plus five guests at the Sycu-
an Resort in El Cajon for the LAFD Golf Club
Annual Partners Championship. As usual, we
had our LAFD Golf Club annual membership
meeting following the first day of golf that in-
cluded a great barbeque lunch.
We play two-man teams with three
different formats, on three different courses,
in four handicapped member flights and one
guest flight. This year, we stayed on campus
all three days. The three formats played were:
scramble played on the Willow Glen, best-ball
played on the Oak Glen course, and Pinehurst
(modified alternate shot) played on the Willow
Glen course. It is a true team format in that you
are really relying on the good play of your part-
ner. For those of you that are prospective mem-
bers, this is considered by the membership as
our best tournament of the year.
In the “A” flight, the team of Mark
Zizi and Ryan Chance - two of our tourna-
ment directors (no advantage there) - won by
five strokes. 2nd place went to two members
playing for the first time at the tournament,
Alan Almaguer and Chris Vilaubi for Low
Net. There was only one shot separating first,
second, and third, with Mark Zizi and Chris-
Vilaubi winning Low Gross at 210.
In the “B” flight, the team of Matt
Nunez and Larry Kemp squeaked by with 1.5
strokes in the Net and easily the won Gross
Flight by six.
In the “C” flight, the team of Ed Rive-
ros and Al Luna (first time participant) were
close winners as Net Flight champs, with Tony
Valdez and Joe Szabados finishing second by
B Flight Net
B Flight Gross
only .4 strokes. Don’t feel too bad for Tony and
Joe, they held on to win the Low Gross.
In the “D” flight, Jared Cooper and
Chris Yokoyama (a brand-new member or our
club) won Low Net, and last year’s Low Net
champs, Bill Aaron and Jeff Haas, won the
Low Gross.
This year, we incorporated the five
guests into the tournament. This seems to have C Flight Gross Champions Joe Szabados C Flight Net Champions Al Luna
been a good idea for the guests as three of the and Tony Valdez and (not pictured) Ed Riveros
five finished in the money.
The second day of the tournament pro- C Flight Net
vided some real entertainment at the Horserace
Derby. This format is made up of the six lead-
ing teams in each flight. The remainder of the
field and the participants then make pari-mu-
tuel bets on their picks of the best teams. This
year, the “A and B” flight and the “C and D”
flight played in four-man teams. In the “A and
B” flight the team of Dale Gant, Todd Tsujimu-
ra, Luther Sherman and Dave Thomas came
out on top. In the “C and D” flight the team of
Dennis Grogan, James Grogan (son of Dennis),
Jared Cooper, and Chris Yokoyama were the
winners.
We also made a bit of a comeback with
the number of players. I think we lost a few
players due to injury, but here’s hoping that CD Flight Horse Race 1st Place Jared Cooper, Chris CD Flight Horse Race 2nd Place Larry McAndress,
those that couldn’t make it this year will make Yokoyama, Dennis Grogan and James Grogan Tom Lambert, Al Luna and Ed Riveros
it back next year. Also, if you active members
C Flight Gross
had as good of a time as I think you had, then I
hope you spread the word and get more players
next year.
I would like to thank all of the board
members for all of their help during the tour-
nament. Also, I would like to thank Joe Cas-
tro, Mike Monroy, Brad Grossman, and Gary
Klasse for their assistance with the HorseRace
Derby. Anyone who has participated in the
Derby, or run it, knows it is like herding cattle.

CD Flight Horse Race 3rd Place John Duca, Greg

D Flight Gross Champions Bill Aaron and Jeff Haas
Gibson, Marty Svorinich and Greg Malais
C/D Flight Horserace Derby

December 2018 • 43
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D Flight Net
The club would like to thank Jason
Schneider of Sycuan Resort for the generous
donation for our raffle at the annual member-
ship meeting. We would also like to thank Ja-
son and the resort for the tee prizes and for the
hospitality they have shown us for the last 50
years.
Congratulations to all the winners and
thank you to the members for supporting this
tournament that celebrated its 50th year. A D Flight Gross
good time was had by all, and I hope to see you
again next year.
Anyone interested, active or retired, in
joining the LAFD Golf Club please go to www.
lafdgc.com

The whole gang prior to the long drive

competition and Horse Race Derby

JACK FRY, Captain II,

Fire Station 48-A

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 MEMBERS
Gregory L. Meliota, Engineer.
Appointed April 1, 1973.
Retired on a service pension March 28, 2009 from FS 23-C.
Passed away October 17, 2018.

Ronald C. Derby, Firefighter III.

Appointed October 18, 1969.
Retired on a service pension January 2, 2000 from FS 90-A.
Passed away October 19, 2018.

Lowell C. Johnson, Battalion Chief.

Appointed March 22, 1947.
Retired on a service pension March 1, 1977 from BN 1-B.
Passed away October 24, 2018.

Nicholas P. Maricich, Captain II.

Appointed November 18, 1946.
Retired on a service pension January 1, 1972 from Fire Prevention.
Passed away October 26, 2018.

Gerald E. Mc Hale, Captain.

Appointed July 24, 1965.
Retired on a disability pension February 13, 1986 from FS 98-C.
Passed away November 8, 2018.

Milton Joffe, Fire Inspector.

Appointed April 1, 1957.
Retired on a service pension June 30, 1982 from Fire Prevention.
Passed away November 8, 2018.

Bruce L. Blackwell, Captain I.

Appointed April 30, 1960.
Retired on a service pension March 1, 1992 from FS 70-B.
Passed away November 10, 2018.

Wilfred S. Atlas, Firefighter III.

Appointed September 10, 1978.
Retired on a service pension February 28, 2010 from FS 80-C.
Passed away November 14, 2018.

FAMILY
Sarah E. Walker, surviving spouse of Joseph P. Walker, passed away October 2, 2018.
Anna M. Mc Adam, spouse of Edward H. Mc Adam, passed away October 4, 2018.
Leona Laflamme, surviving spouse of James R. Laflamme, passed away October 15, 2018.
Betty I. Eynon, surviving spouse of William L. Eynon, passed away October 16, 2018.

December 2018 • 47

Rick Denning Jr and Sr
Dear Widows & Orphans Fund:
It’s been ten years since I lost the man I
admired most in my life – my Father, Richard
L. Denning Sr. Thanks Dad for teaching me
about hard work, helping those in need, and
how to make a living no matter what happens
in life. It took me years to realize these encom-
passing lessons and I have attempted to pass
them on whenever possible, especially to your
granddaughters.
Love you, miss you,
R.L. Denning Jr.
Oak Park, CA
Dear Andy and all,
The support of the Relief Association
was a tremendous help during this difficult
time. My family and I want to let you know
how much we appreciate everything—from
arranging the very touching bag pipes perfor-
mance to the beautiful 102’s flag and plants,
plus all the questions answered.
Thank you all so very much
Barbara Meador
Simi Valley, CA
Dear Andy,
Please accept this donation to the
WODFF. This is in memory of, and for, all
48 • December 2018
“LAFD Watermen,” that I and other firemen
knew, loved and respected; in no particular
order: Pat Shanahan, Wayne Tanner, Willy
Braun, Bill Mc Gray, Forrest Taylor, Bill
Dalquist, Larry Korchek, Hal Robb, Chuck Pe-
terson, Stan Jones, Wally Ball, Gill Reed, Bob
Kelly, Fred Idhe, Jim Ross, Joe Michell, Don
Ferrar, Mike Pecish, Bob Olsen, Bob “High
Diver” Provence, and Dave Mc Cary, “World
Class Sailor Supreme,” and to all those men
who names we can’t pull-up but always deserv-
ing of inclusion as “Watermen.” We remember
their courage, loyalty, and style. May all us
other “Harbor Rats” stand in honor of those
gallant lads.
Respectfully
Bob Schulz
LAFD Captain, Retired
Appointed 2/4/1961
Dear LAFRA,
Please accept this donation in memory
of Pete Goff. I worked with Pete for a few years
at 20’s. We had more than a few talks about the
important things in the world and possibilities
of life. Family, friends, and fire department tra-
dition were high on Pete’s list of priorities. So
long, Pete. It was good to know you.
James Stiglich
Van Nuys, CA
LAFRA:
Please accept this donation in loving
memory of Battalion Chief Melvin Leydecker.
Chief Leydecker over saw the LAFD Cadet
Program when I was at Post 16 (1981-1986).
During the time I was involved with the Cadet
Program, not only did Chief Leydecker make
being a fire cadet fun but also educational. Our
post, along with many others, were able to visit
the fire boats in San Pedro, Air Operations
in Van Nuys, and other interesting locations
on the LAFD. I will never forget when Chief
Leydecker also signed up many of the cadet
posts for fire extinguisher training, along with
vehicle extrication. The cadets were able to do
live firefighting with the extinguishers as well
as cut on cars with the old Hurst tools. Chief
Leydecker was always there to lend a helping
hand to the post advisors, as well as the cadets.
I will always be grateful not only to the LAFD
for the great training, but to Battalion Chief
Leydecker as well for having so much dedica-
tion to the LAFD Cadet Program.
Thank you,
Robert Rodriguez
Los Angeles County Fire Department
LAFRA-
Jean-Paul “JP” Adagio was my en-
gineer at FS 112, super smart, always pleas-
ant and a great friend! Many of the guys had
a chance to take him out for lunch last month
and it made his day! JP you’ll be missed dearly.
The illness you were fighting hard took its toll.
My condolences to the Adagio family.
Rest in Peace my friend,
John Gonzalez
LAFRA –
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of
Concepcion “Pop” Ramirez when his daughter
called me. I have been thinking about the good
old days at F.S.4 on North Main St. in the early
1970’s. The days at the Westlake Signal office
before we went to OCD. The summer visit with
Pop in Spokane, sitting in the backyard hav-
ing a few cold ones. It was a great ride. Rest in
peace my friend as your work and pain are all
done.
Your friend,
Duane Warth
Reno, NV
LAFRA-
I was honored to have been exposed to
Deane [Wickstrom] in 1981 as an ankle-biting,
wet-nosed, rookie paramedic, all of which ir-
ritated the “gentle” giant. It took mere minutes
to realize he was a force of nature . . . and an
endless source of amusement. One of my fa-
vorite pastimes was stirring Deane up JUST
BEFORE Charlie Jennings would head for
the kitchen for a “peaceful” cup of morning
joe. The stories are many, before and after my
meeting him - like the “Punk Rocker” with a
RAINBOW MOHAWK that roller skated past
FS105. If you knew Deane, you can probably
guess the rest. All joking aside, he was (un-
der the gruff exterior) a very good man, who
taught me many valuable life lessons, and he
will be missed.

RIP Deane,

Lauren “Rosie” deRosier

Valencia, CA

LAFRA-
Protect Those
Wally [Hasha] and I worked together at
FS 97 prior to his retirement. 97’s was a pretty
with Special Needs
laid-back station, and being a new Captain with
too much energy, I probably drove him into re- Firefighter Justin Mendence set up a special needs trust to ensure his
tirement. Actually, we were good friends and
he later was a big help on finishing my home at son and entire family is taken care of in the best manner possible.
Gaviota. He was a good engineer and carpenter
with a positive attitude. “You want to think everybody’s going to take care of your kid because
RIP my friend,

James Kinninger
Wellington, NV
If I handwrite a will,
everybody loves him, but unless you have a plan in place…you’re planning
to fail. Leaving it to chance is not in me and my wife’s vocabulary.”

LAFRA-
isn’t that
A Special good
Needs Trust enough?
Helps You:
I worked at FS 22 as a rookie in the ear-
• Set up long-term funding for living expenses & care
ly 70’s and Capt. Nick [Baumgartner] would
never let the rookies jump up and do the dishes
• Determine who will be the primary caregiver
after a meal. He said that doing the dishes right
away upset his hemoglobins. He was fun to • Create an advisory group of experts to help caregivers make
work with. sound decisions
Rest in Peace Capt. Baumgartner,
• Ensure your child’s assets are protected & well-managed
Philip Hobson
Ketchum, ID • Ensure your child maintains eligibility for special services

“I sleep a little bit easier at night knowing that my son is set up for his
LAFRA-
entire life,” Justin said.
Forrest [Weaver] was in the Arson Unit
when I was assigned in July 1973. A big man
(guys in the unit called him “TREES”) with a
kind heart. He left shortly after I came in and
went to 12’s. Would see him often in the field.
Great guy.

Rest in Peace my friend.

Terry Depackh Whether you care for a child or adult with special needs or not,
Henderson, NV everyone should consider setting up an estate plan. Ask for a
“Getting Started Kit” today by emailing Relief Association
Development & Marketing Director Marlene Casillas at
MCasillas@lafra.org or calling (323) 259-5217.
December 2018 • 49
 We hope you are enjoying the new yearbook. If you
would like an additional copy, we have a few extras avail-
able for purchase. They are $50 each, plus $5 for shipping.
All the proceeds go to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled
Firemen’s Fund. Send a check to LAFRA WODFF for $55,
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LAFD HISTORY – Fire Dogs and Horses
Frank’s Note: Many visitors to our mu-
seums ask about fire dogs - especially about
why Dalmatians were used as fire dogs and do
fire stations still have dogs. This article will
give some of the answers, followed by a short
story about the LAFD Fire Horses. Now when
people ask you about Dalmatians, you can give
them an informed response!
My request is for those of you working
in our LAFD fire stations to respond back to
me if you have a mascot dog with a name and
assignment. Any stories would be appreciated
too. Info@lafdmuseum.org
WHY ARE DALMATIANS FIREHOUSE
DOGS? HERE’S THE ANSWER IN
BLACK AND WHITE
Written in 1992 by Mike Garot, LAFD Retired
Ever see a fire truck in a parade with-
out a Dalmatian in the seat up front or in the
lap of a smiling firefighter riding in back? Ever
visit a firehouse without having one of those
black and white spotted dogs come wagging up
to you? Why is that? Why do Dalmatians and
firehouses go together like smoke and fire? The
answer is interesting and one you’ll likely re-
call every time you see the Dalmatian/firehouse
combo from now on.
It all began in the days of stagecoach-
es. Horse theft was so common back then that
many stagecoach drivers strung a hammock
between two stalls at night, then slept behind
their horses to guard against thieves. But if the
driver owned a Dalmatian, he could sleep in the
house or the stagecoach hotel. Why? Because
it was observed that Dalmatians formed an
amazingly tight bond with horses. When they
became close with a team, no stranger would
dare lay a hand on them.
Once the knowledge of this trait spread,
more coach drivers went to great lengths to get
Dalmatians to look over their teams. In fact,
this practice became so common that Dalma-
tians were first called “coach dogs.” They were
used by coach drivers centuries ago in England,
Scotland and Wales.
Submitted by Frank Borden • Director of Operations, LAFDHS
Horses Best Friend?
“Dalmatians have always gotten along
well with horses,” says Esmerelda Treen of
Milwaukee, a recognized authority on the
breed. “Horses are gregarious and feel the need
for company. You can’t leave them alone too
long. Dalmatians take to horses and become
companions. Back in the stagecoach days, the
“Dals” would run alongside the coaches, or un-
der the rear axle of the moving coach. They’d
keep up with the team as far as it ran, some-
times 20 or 30 miles a day.”
“When the coach reached the inn, the
coachman left the dog to guard the team as
well as the luggage on the coach,” Esmeralda
explains. “If the coachman stayed to guard, a
robber would sometimes try to distract him in
conversation while others pilfered the goods.
“They couldn’t use that ruse on a Dal, since
they are very alert dogs.”
When the horse population grew here
in the New World, the number of Dalmatians
grew with them for the same reason they were
popular in the Old Country. Since every fire-
house back then had a set of fast horses to pull
the pumper wagon, it became common for
each group of firemen to keep a Dalmatian.
Again the spotted dogs not only guarded the
firehouse horses, they kept them company dur-
ing their long, boring waits between fires. And
when they took off for a fire, the dog would run
alongside the pumper.
The horses are gone from the fire sta-
Our most famous fire dog from the past was a Dalmatian
nicknamed “Mother” at FS 21 in the 60’s.
tions today, but the Dalmatians remain. The
tradition has been carried on, and it may be as
much for the looks and appeal of these beauti-
ful dogs as it is for their nostalgic tie to yester-
year.
While all the facts are well founded,
there is a common but false rumor about these
spotted dogs that breed enthusiasts would like
dispelled. It’s that Dalmatians are kept at fire-
houses because they’re deaf and therefore the
siren doesn’t bother their ears or spook them
like other dogs.
“I once heard on national TV and
couldn’t believe my ears,” says Chris Benoit,
president of the Chicagoland Dalmatian Club.
“It’s true that there is a problem with deafness
in the breed, but that story is totally false!”
Spots in Fashion
Another fact about these dogs is that
they have spots everywhere – even inside their
mouths and on the bottom of their paws! And
they’ve become the polka-dot darlings of ad-
vertising and fashion photographers, who say
they like the high contrast of these black and
white dogs. Still, the Dalmatians haven’t lost
their old status as the firefighter’s friend. For
example, in Middletown, Connecticut alone,
individual firefighters own Dals named Hy-
drant, Chief, and Cinder. That tradition holds
across America. Even today, where there’s
smoke, there’s likely fire . . . and where there’s
a firehouse, there’s likely a Dalmatian.
December 2018 • 51

Mother bore a litter of puppies on the same day
as the first Moon landing. They were named
Moonglow, Eagle, Luna, Apollo and Tranquility.
Wilshire works hard to put on a show and some-
times needs a little rest
Frank’s Note: As I recall from the sta-
tions I worked at, having a dog in the station
required the full approval of all members that
worked there. Questions like who would feed it,
who wouldl clean up after it, who would train
it, who owns it, would it respond, would it be
in the station on all three shifts or one shift?
52 • December 2018
Wilshire wearing a badge in a striking pose.
Wilshire the Fire Dog” owned and trained by
Captain Ryan Penrod. This photo was taken at
our LAFD Fire Museum in Hollywood.
There are many more. I do remember working
at Fire Station 34 as an Engineer and Fireman
Ron Blackie would bring his Lab into work
once in a while. His dog’s name was Chief.
That made it interesting because we were the
headquarters for Battalion 3 and had a Chief
assigned there.
Confidence Engine Com-
pany 2. Someone wrote the
names of the crew, etc., but
missed the two dogs under
the steamer.
LAFD HISTORY – FIRE HORSES OF
THE LAFD
A great part of our history was created
by the LAFD fire horses. Fortunately, there
were many stories recorded about them and
photos taken so that we can all enjoy this era
that lasted from the late 1800’s to 1921, when
the last horse “Blackie” was retired to Griffith
Park.
Did you know that the LAFD had a total
of 163 horses in 1911? This is the most number
of horses the department would ever have. That
year three new fire houses were opened (En-
gine 23, 24 and 25) for a total of 32. These were
the last houses built specifically for fire horses.
I’m not sure how many of the old stations still
exist except old 23’s at 225 East 5th St., old
22’s at 4352 So. Main St. and old 18’s at 2616
So. Hobart, where I worked as an Engineer in
1967. It was one of those stations that still had
a hay loft. 1911 would be the last year that all
25 horse drawn steam fire engines remained in
service. This was to be the first year of motor-
ized apparatus on the LAFD and the beginning
of the end for our great fire horses.
Back in those days there was no more
memorable street scene than the traffic stop-
ping spectacle of highly trained, high spirited
horses racing to alarms pulling the LAFD hose
and chemical wagons, steamers, hook and lad-
der trucks and chief’s buggies. There was al-
ways a strong bond between the firemen and
their horses, and of course, many stories by the
firemen who trained them for duty and tricks.
Horses were purchased from estab-
lished breeders in midwestern and southern
states where bloodlines and forage were known
throughout the fire service for producing the
highest quality horses. Cost was not the main
consideration that precluded the purchase of
purebred Morgans and Percherons, the two
bloodlines most desired by fire departments.
The purebred stallions were bred with cross-
breed mares, known as grade draft horses, and
produced colts with qualities that made them
ideal for fire duty. Crossbreeds were smaller,
LAFD Engine 9’s heavy steamer required
three horses.
lighter, faster, heartier, cheaper and less expen-
sive to feed and maintain than purebreds.
The department would purchase horses
between three and six years of age, and already
trained by the breeders to wearing a harness
and responding to the driver’s reins. They
would then be shipped by rail and corralled at Hose Wagon 7. The wagon
the LAFD’s yard on Pasadena Avenue between was lighter than the steam-
Avenue 19 and 20 (later to become the LAFD er and carried hose, ladder,
Division of Supply and Maintenance). tools and equipment. Later
Crossbred Morgans were usually black a chemical tank was added.
or various hues of brown. Weighing between
1000 and 1300 pounds, they stood between
15 and 16 hands (around five feet) as mea-
sured from their shoulders to their hooves.
Smaller than crossbred Percherons, they were
usually assigned to lightweight chemical and
hose companies and to pull chief’s buggies.
The crossbred Percherons were black or gray
(which turned snow white as they grew older),
weighed up to 1500 pounds and stood about
17 hands. These huskier horses were ideal for
pulling the heavier rigs like the 1887 Amoskeg Three white Percherons pull-
steamer and the 1905 Gorter water tower in our ing the Hayes aerial. A very
museum in Hollywood. The horses were given rare Hayes aerial is on dis-
one or two syllable names like Bob, Sam, Izzy, play at our Hollywood Fire
Rock, Rufus, and Pete to facilitate the horses Museum.
response when the driver (a rated position)
called an order. Firefighters sometimes named
horses to appropriately signify specific traits.
Among those was “Searchlight,” a chief’s
buggy horse, who, the story goes, had an un-
canny knack, especially at night, for seeking
out shortcuts through alleys and streets while
answering downtown alarms.
Officially, each horse was known by
its assigned number which was branded on its
skin. On May 12, 1910, the fire commission December 2018
ruled that branding on the horses flank was
cruel. Thereafter, numbers were branded on the
horse’s right front hoof. The resulting indenta-
tion was filled in with the number in silver or
gold paint. Another humane consideration was
a rule against over-use of whips while urging
horses to speed. Breaking that rule was cause
for dismissal of the driver.

December 2018 • 53
 LOS ANGELES FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 10, 2018

CALL TO ORDER Vigil will be keynote speakers at the event of the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s
representing the Family Support Group. Fund to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled
President Bob Steinbacher called the meeting Firefighter’s Fund. Gene Bednarchik seconded.
of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles 2) Bob Steinbacher provided an update on On the question, there were objections. Joe Vigil
Firemen’s Relief Association to order at 9:54a.m. the contract negotiations with the Pension indicated that this topic was brought forward
Department. He indicated that they have agreed because of a few emails and complaints against
ROLL CALL on a five-year contract and will continue to the Relief Association because of the “Firemen”
negotiate on the medical claims data. name. Craig White indicated that his motion is
MEMBERS PRESENT: based on how he feels as a Board member and
Bob Steinbacher, President Chris Stine motioned to approve the five-year how the direction of the Relief Association
Jeff Cawdrey, Vice President contract with the L.A. Fire & Police Pension should go: socially, politically and morally.
Trustee Jim Duffy Department. Gene Bednarchik seconded. There Joe Vigil indicated that his opinion was that
Trustee Frank Aguirre was no further discussion or objections. this should be something that the membership
Trustee Henry Gasbarri brings forward and not initiated by the Board.
Trustee Tim Freeman Motion carried to approve the five-year Steve Domanski agreed that this should be a
Trustee John Jacobsen contract with the L.A. Fire & Police Pension membership vote. Bob Steinbacher called for a
Trustee Tyler Tomich Department. rollcall vote to approve the name change of the
Trustee Richard Moody WODFF because the Bylaws do not require a
Trustee Mike Sailhamer 3) Bob Steinbacher referred to the Board name change for WODFF to be submitted for a
Trustee Chris Stine Offsite meeting and indicated that one topic membership vote.
Trustee Joe Vigil of discussion was Associate Membership. He
Trustee Kenneth Breskin indicated the Board discussed implementing Gene Bednarchik - Yes
Trustee Rick Godinez three separate associate member categories for Mike Sailhamer - No
Trustee Craig White members eligible for the LAFRA PPO plan. Jim Duffy - Yes
Trustee Gene Bednarchik Gayle Sonoda - Yes
Trustee Gayle Sonoda - If never a member of LAFRA, individual can Tim Freeman - Yes
Trustee Steve Domanski - Pension appeal to the Board and pay past dues for Relief Chris Stine - Yes
Trustee Doak Smith – Pension membership if approved by the Board Henry Gasbarri - Yes
Todd Layfer - Executive Director - A retiree that has never been a LAFRA Tyler Tomich - Yes
Liberty Unciano – Controller-Treasurer member can become an Associate Member Rick Godinez - Yes
for purposes of PPO Medical Plan or Kaiser Joe Vigil - No
MEMBERS ABSENT: coverage with no back dues paid and no Relief Richard Moody - Yes
Trustee David Peters benefits Craig White - Yes
Trustee Steve Berkery - If approved, will be placed into effect this John Jacobsen - No
Trustee Tim Larson – Pension open enrollment period and effective January 1, Doak Smith - Yes
Trustee Danny Wu 2019 Kenneth Breskin - Yes
Steven Domanski - No
GUESTS:
Jim Dolan, Asst. Secretary Twelve voted in favor of the motion, four
Dave Wagner, Grapevine Editor opposed.
Tom Stires, Retired
Dawna Gray, Bradawn Inc. Motion carried to change the name of the
Bob Steinbacher entertained a motion to approve Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s
INVOCATION & Flag Salute the three categories of Associate Membership. Fund to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Richard Moody so moved. Gene Bednarchik Firefighter’s Fund.
Rick Godinez led the invocation. Craig White seconded. There was no discussion or objections.
led the flag salute. 5) Bob Steinbacher asked Liberty Unciano
Motion carried to approve the three categories to pull random names of those Trustees that
RATIFICATION OF MINUTES of Associate Membership. would make up the Presidential Compensation
Committee. The Trustees chosen were David
Bob Steinbacher entertained a motion to ratify 4) Bob Steinbacher referred to the seconded Peters, Jim Duffy, Tyler Tomich, Richard Moody
and approve the Board Meeting Minutes of topic of discussion from the Board Offsite and and Gayle Sonoda.
September 12, 2018. Gene Bednarchik so indicated that it referred to incorporating the
moved. Craig White seconded. There was no WODFF and a possible name change. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
discussion or objections. REPORT
Craig White motioned to direct the LAFRA
Motion carried to approve the Board Meeting attorney to process paperwork to incorporate Bob Steinbacher referred to the Board Offsite
Minutes of September 12, 2018. the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s meeting in September and indicated that
Fund. Gene Bednarchik seconded. There was no they discussed changes to the dollar amounts
PRESIDENT’S REPORT discussion or objections. awarded from the Scholarship Program.

1) Bob Steinbacher informed that the LAFD
Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial will be held
Saturday October 13th. Rick Godinez stated that
the memorial will be held at Old Fire Station 27
and indicated that Valerie Lawrence and Diane
Motion carried to direct the LAFRA attorney
to process the paperwork to incorporate the
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund.
Craig White motioned to change the legal name
Rick Godinez made the following motion.
The committee recommends and I so move to
increase the 1st Place award from $5,000 to
$10,000, 2nd place from $2,500 to $8,000, all

54 • December 2018
other scholarships from $2,500 to $7,500 and
the Memorial Scholarships from $5,000 to
$10,000. There was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to increase the 1st Place award
from $5,000 to $10,000, 2nd place from $2,500
to $8,000, all other scholarships from $2,500
to $7,500 and the Memorial Scholarships from
$5,000 to $10,000.
VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
1) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the IFEBP
Conference and indicated that those Trustees
attending should have received an email
containing hotel confirmations.
2) Joe Vigil reported on the Colorado Springs
and Sacramento Memorials.
3) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the 2018 Election
and reminded the Group 1 Trustees to submit
their bios and their intent to run for Trustee. He
indicated they must be submitted by October
15th. He indicated that they have sent the
language for the Bylaw changes to California
Elections to be placed on the ballots. He
indicated that ballots will be counted at the
Relief Association office on November 29th.
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT
Tim Freeman informed the Board that they
sold some of the position from Cohen & Steers
Fixed Asset Fund for capital calls for Southwest
Partners, PIMCO Bravo and the RCP Fund.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
REPORT
1) Todd Layfer referred to the Golf Tournament
and indicated that it was a successful day. He
indicated that he is unaware of any issues from
that day. He stated that the golf wrap-up meeting
will be sometime in December.
2) Todd Layfer referred to Open Enrollment and
runs through until October 31st. Bob Steinbacher
asked Trustees to make an appearance at their
battalions to provide information on the LAFRA
Medical Plan.
3) Todd Layfer reminded Trustees that Open
House is on November 3rd and indicated that we
will be honoring Bruce Galien and Craig White.
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 $1,194,021.35. There was no discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to pay the usual and customary
bills in the amount of $1,194,021.35.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Chris Stine presented the following motion.
The committee recommends and I so move to
accept the applications to the Medical Plan.
There was no discussion and no objections.
Motion carried to accept all applications to the
Medical Plan.
The committee recommends and I so move
to approve all the medical bills. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve all the medical bills.
RELIEF COMMITTEE REPORT
Mike Sailhamer presented the following motion.
The committee recommends and I so move to
pay:
The Sick & Injury benefits in the amount of
$62,536.72
The Estate Planning benefit in the amount of
$7,200
The Life & Accident Death Benefit in the
amount of $48,000
The Relief Death Benefits in the amount of
$50,000
There was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to pay the above Relief benefits.
Mike Sailhamer read the names of members
who recently passed and asked for a moment of
silence from the Board.
MEMORIALS
Vernon B. Larson
Richard B. Stufflebeam
Jean-Paul Adagio
George W. Fischer Jr.
Neil R. McCullom
Harlan K. Hedlund
Ellsworth L. Almany
Charles W. Debenham
Deane C. Wickstrom Jr.
Concepcion A. Ramirez
ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE
Mike Sailhamer presented the following
motions.
The committee recommends and I so move to
accept the donations in the amount of $6,694
to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s
Fund. There was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to accept the donations in the
amount of $6,694 to the Widows, Orphans &
Disabled Firemen’s Fund.
The committee recommends and I so move to
approve the financial assistance applications for
surviving spouses, active and retired members.
There was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve the financial
assistance applications for surviving spouses,
active and retired members.
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The committee recommends and I so move
to advance funds for both active and retired
members. There was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to advance funds for both
active and retired members.
MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
REPORT
1) Rick Godinez provided an update on the
Marketing & Development upcoming events. He
reported that Marlene Casillas had received the
final bequest payment of $169,683.10 from an
anonymous donor for the Eternal Flame Society
that benefits the WODFF. He indicated that this
donation increases the total donation amount
from this donor to more than $1 million. He
also wanted to acknowledge and thank Kenneth
Breskin for his efforts on a car show that raised
$12,000 and the Herschel School for their $1,000
donation and the Valley Professionals Network
for their $2,500 donation.
SETTING OF DATES
1) LAFD Fallen Firefighter Memorial -
October 13th
2) IFEBP Annual Conf. – October 14 – 17
3) LAFRA Open House – November 3rd
RETIREMENT DINNERS
1) Andrew P. Fox – Wednesday, November 7th
@ The Odyssey Restaurant (White)
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Diane Vigil and Valerie Lawrence provided a
report from the Colorado Springs Memorial and
their support to the Widows and families of the
Relief Association.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board entered into Executive Session at
12:25 a.m.
The Board adjourned from Executive Session at
12:37 a.m.
Member updates were discussed during
Executive Session. No actions were taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Steinbacher entertained a motion to
adjourn. Richard Moody so moved. Rick
Godinez seconded. There was no discussion and
no objections.
Motion carried to adjourn. The Board of
Trustees meeting adjourned at 12:43 p.m.
Bob Steinbacher, President
December 2018 • 55
 Donations to Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund - November 2018

LAFD FIRE HOGS FOUNDATION RICHARD L. DENNING, JR. in memory of

Richard L. Denning, Sr.
VALLEY TRAFFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
from the Car Show JAMES D. DOWNEN in memory of Bill Plumlee

CHARLES S. BUTLER CHRISTINE M. BRUMBAUGH in memory of

EV
PAUL SCRIVANO C/O HIGHWOOD PROPERTIES, INC.
Mike Brumbaugh HO
LORENE J. PLUMLEE in memory of William S. Plumlee
RUBY A. JUSTIS in memory of Charles H. Justis
A Hom
AUDREY TINKHAM
your
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL
cash.
FIRE STATION NO. 62 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
loans
DANIEL LEON in memory of Sam Diannitto
HELO
FIRE STATION NO. 63 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
ROBERT J. DE FEO in memory of Bob Ewert, Jim Mullen,
HELO
Dean Cathey, Jim O’Neill & Glen Dinger FIRE STATION NO. 98 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
over
HELO
ROBERT C. KLOPFENSTEIN from the FIRE STATION NO. 70 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
This i
Kern County Breakfast Club
for ca
FIRE STATION NO. 20 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
pay in
LAFD GOLF CLUB
years
FIRE STATION NO. 66 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
durin
WILLIAM A. FINN in memory of Mel Leydecker
proce
FIRE STATION NO. 72 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
HAROLD A. FLIEGNER in memory of Bruce Larson need
TODD W. ORJALA in memory of James Mullen loan
DEE HASHA in memory of Wally Hasha
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SUZETTE SHEEHAN C/O NETWORKING PLUS
• P
JERRY D’ADAMO in memory of
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Capt. Charles W. Debenham KEITH NYEHOLT
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MARCIA H. BREWER in memory of A. DANIEL BROWN in memory of Bill Plumlee u
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Capt. Russell McMenamin
ARCHER R. MORGAN in memory of Lowell Johnson
CHRISTIAN NYBY in memory of Melvin Leydecker
NORMAN STEPHENS in memory of Deane Wickstrom How
DOROTHY HINDS in memory of Elsworth Almany
RICHARD E. FOX in memory of Ron Derby As yo
DY TSENG in memory of James J. Mullen, Jr. beco
DENNIS L. COVILLE in memory of Donald Aldrich, Sr. most
HARRY M. MORCK in memory of Sam Diannitto & to pro
George Fischer PHILLIP F. FOERSTEL in memory of Sam Diannitto rate i

DEAN LANGE in memory of Nicholas & Jan Baumgartner MARIE K. WAKEFIELD in memory of George Fischer

JANICE BOURDON in memory of David E. Bourdon PHYLLIS R. STAPEL in memory of George W. Fischer

LEO P. MCDONALD in memory of Kathy & Harold Scott KIRK P. BINGHAM from the Retired Firefighters’ Breakfast

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT A
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) uses

your home as collateral to provide access to
cash. They are structured as variable interest
loans, which means the interest rate on your
HELOC is subject to change over time.

HELOCs are good if you need access to cash

over an unspecified period of time. For example,
HELOCs are often used to fund home remodels.
This is because the structure of a HELOC allows
for cash to be withdrawn as needed and only
pay interest on the funds used for the first 10
years. When a contractor needs to be paid
during different stages of the remodeling
process, you have the freedom to withdraw the
needed funds without having to get another
loan approval. Other uses include:

• Putting in a pool
• Paying off high-interest credit card debt
• Purchasing an investment or second home
• Life changing events, weddings or
unforeseen medical expenses
• Paying off another type of debt
How HELOCS work
As you pay the principal back, the funds
become available for future use. In addition,
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to protect you from raising interest rates (cap
rate is usually 2% per year).
HELOCs also have a lower interest If you have any questions, or want
rate than many credit cards and lines more information please contact our
of credit, PLUS Firefighters First will Real Estate Department at 1-800-231-1626.
absorb the closing costs.*
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According to the IRS, interest on President/CEO
HELOCs may be deductible under
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Reminder: The Annual Meeting will be
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58 • December 2018
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VACATION
RENTALS
FIRE FAMILY ESTATE SALES
BIG BEAR CABIN. 2 bedroom,
– Call us when a loved one
2 bath, 2 story. Sleeps 6-8.
passes, moves to a nursing facil-
About 6 miles from ski slopes
ity or downsizes. Our profession-
& lake. Fireplace/wood, cable,
al staff can handle every aspect
full kitchen - furnished. $100
of estate liquidation. We have
per night M - Th. $110 per night
worked with many fire families
F-Sun. Weekly available. Sheri
and are here to help. Rebecca
(909) 851-1094 or (760) 948-
Martin, (818) 216-3637
2844.
www.firefamilyestatesales.
com
BIG BEAR - Beautiful decked
2 story cabin. 2 bedroom, 1
FRANCHISORS WANT TO
bath. Sleeps six. Pets OK. Near
PARTNER WITH FIREFIGHT-
lake, slopes, shopping. Fire-
ERS. Have you considered own-
place/wood, cable/WiFi. Fully
ing a franchise? Most brands
furnished except linens. Winter
offer 1st Responder and Veteran
$120/$700. Summer $110/$600.
discounts. Let me help you sort
2 night minimum. Call Donna/
through the options for free! The
Beep (760)723-1475.
franchisor pays me. I’m the son
www.schaffercabin.com
and grandson of LAFD, Army
veteran and multi-unit franchi-
BIG BEAR LAKE’S FINEST-
see. andy@thefranchisecon
Deluxe lakeside townhouse,
sultingcompany.com
2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 cable
TVs, HBO, DVD, WiFi, 2 wood
GARAGE DOOR INSTALLA-
burning fireplaces, laundry room,
TION & SERVICE. Garage
tennis court, indoor pool, sauna,
doors and openers. Need to
spa, boat dock. Fully equipped,
replace your broken springs?
including all linens. Sleeps 6.
or does your door need repair,
310-541-8311 or nmbigbear@
even replaced? We do it all from
gmail.com
new product to repairing old.
Call (661) 860-4563 Grassroots
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ. Home for
Garage Doors, Inc. Lic# 950020.
rent with river access, 15 min-
Son of 35 year veteran fireman.
utes to casinos. Google search
airbnb 17558148 for pictures
IT’S TAX TIME AGAIN! Spe-
and more info. Call for Grape-
cializing in Firefighter and Para-
vine rates. Contact Lewis Smith
medic Returns, Electronic Filing
112-B (310)261-0894
available, year round bookkeep-
ing and accounting, business
CATALINA BEACH COTTAGE
and partnership returns, payroll.
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, one block
All computerized processing
to beach, view, fully equipped
with over 30 years experience.
housekeeping unit. Marci (818)
Call early for an appointment
347-6783 or Clarence (310) 510-
around your schedule. Robert
2721.
Sanchez LAFD-OCD retired
(818) 367-7017, cell (818) 216-
CATALINA CONDO - HAM-
1040.
ILTON COVE. Ocean front, 1
bed, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 4. Steps
MACKENZIE TUCKER HOUSE
to beach, pool, gym, putting
SITTING & PET SITTER. Short
course, tennis and more. Newly
or extended stays. For Reserva-
refurbished, fully equipped.
tions, call (661)703-7154
Includes golf cart, WiFi. Contact
Bart @ (310) 510-0190. Ham-
iltoncove.com. Ask for “LAFD
8-89” discount. Owner active
LAFD.
COEUR D’ALENE IDAHO
Lakeside Resort Town. 1909
Vintage Vacation Home walking
distance to lake and downtown
entertainment. Sleeps 12 with
5 Bed-2 Ba, 3000 sq ft Fully
Furnished including Hot Tub.
Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall
easily accessible from Spokane
Airport. www.vacasa.com/unit.
php?UnitID=11928
http://www.vacasa.com/unit.
php?UnitID=11928
LAFD Family Owned
JUNE LAKE CABIN - 2BR/2BA
cabin with Carson Peak
view. Close to fishing & ski-
ing. Furnished, wood deck,
equipped kitchen, wood burning
stove, tree swing, cable /DVD/
phone. Garage/ample parking.
$100/night plus cleaning fee.
Email for pictures. Jeff Easton
LAFD retired (805) 217-5602.
junebound@gmail.com
LAKE HAVASU BEAUTY FOR
RENT - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600
sq.ft. Fully furnished with all
amenities- Laundry & BBQ.
13,000 sq.ft. lot. 3 car boat-deep
garage. 3 miles from launch
ramp. Close to downtown shops
& restaurants. View of the lake.
Quiet street in good neighbor-
hood. No pets. No smoking.
Snowbird rates. Call Mike (661)
510-6246
LAKE HAVASU LANDING-
WATERFRONT, steps to the
water. Boat mooring out front,
off-road desert behind house.
3 bed/3 bath, fully furnished w/
linens. Direct TV/DVR, BBQ,
Casino, Grocery/Meat Market,
Launch Ramp, Marina with Boat
House, Gated Community. No
pets/smoking. $350 Dan Cook
(310) 418-1577.
LAKE HAVASU HOME FOR
RENT- 3 BED/2 BATH, Fur-
nished Modern Home, Sleeps 9.
2 Car Garage, Covered Boat
Parking . Laundry, BBQ, TVs,
Cable. Quiet Cul-De-Sac Street.
3 miles to London Bridge,
located near Golf Course. Lake
View. No pets, No Smoking.
Summer/Winter/Snowbird/
Holiday Rates. Cleaning Fee in-
cluded. Call John (323)449-4473
LAKE HAVASU LANDING
RESORT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,
waterfront house, boat, moor-
ing out front, fully furnished,
laundry, gas BBQ, launch ramp,
gated community, grocery
store, hardware store. No pets,
no smoking. Email Kathy at
scarkj@yahoo.com or call
(760) 858-4470
LARGE LAKE HAVASU HOME
FOR RENT – 5 bedroom, 3
bath, 2900 sqft home with ame-
nities & pool that easily sleeps
14+ people. Centrally located,
1 mile from the lake, close to
downtown shops and restau-
rants. Check out home at
https://www.vrbo.
com/4648549ha
Call Julie 818-268-7906 for spe-
cial firefighter family rates.
LAKE HAVASU LANDING RE-
SORT BEACHFRONT HOME
with boat mooring. Swim, ski
or fish from front yard. 4 bed/2
bath, fully furnished. DirectTV/
DVD/WiFi, pool table, laundry,
BBQ. Gated community with ca-
sino, groceries, marina, launch
ramp and off-road trails. No
pets, no smoking. $350 Bowen/
Garner email:
havasulanding27@gmail.com
LAKE NACIMIENTO. Oak
Shores gated community. 3
bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, large loft.
3minute drive to main marina in
Oak Shores. Large flat driveway.
Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ,
washer/dryer, TV/DVD. No
cable. No pets/smoking. $225/
night. $150 cleaning fee. 3 night
minimum. Call Ben (805) 444-
2264.
LAKE MOHAVE / BULLHEAD
CITY. 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom,
2200 sq/ft Located in private
community w/ private marina and
launch ramp. Directly across from
the river, backs to large park with
grass. Fully equipped kitchen,
BBQ, Washer/Dryer, TV/DVD. No
cable. No pets, No Smoking. Call
Kevin (805) 279-2430
MAMMOTH - 1 bedroom Sum-
mit condo, sleeps 6. Convenient
underground garage parking. Ja-
cuzzis, gym (pool/tennis in sum-
mertime), shuttle right outside!
Across from Eagle Lodge, Win-
ter $110 per night, Summer $80
per night plus $65 cleaning fee
and 13% tax. All linens included.
Drew or Nancy Oliphant (661)
513-2000 or mammoth241@
aol.com
MAMMOTH CONDO - 2 bdrm,
2 bath, 2 TV’s, phone, garage,
pool, jacuzzi, fully furnished - ex-
ept linens. Near shuttle/chair 15.
Winter $125/night. Weekends
and Holidays $110 midweek.
Summer $95/night. $495/week.
No smoking. No pets. Jim John-
son (818) 992-7564, FS 80C.
MAMMOTH CONDO- SEA-
SONS FOUR RESORT.
Charming and cozy furnished
1 Bedroom sleeps 5. Updated
unit with amenities including
wifi, sauna, jacuzzi, phone,
rec room, 2 flat screens , DVD
players. W/D on site. Shuttle
stop. Walking distance to village.
$120/night + $80 Cleaning fee
Bobby@310-350-5552.
MAMMOTH CONDO Cozy 2
bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully fur-
nished, WIFI, 3 TV’s, pool, spa,
walk to shuttle, Old Mammoth
area. Winter $115, Summer
$90, plus cleaning fee $139 and
14% city tax. Includes linens. No
smoking. Call (310) 540-4648.
MAMMOTH CONDO NEXT TO
THE GONDOLA VILLAGE –
Fully furnished, three bedroom,
two bath with towels and linens,
internet cable TV, pool and
Jacuzzi. Walk to the gondola,
shops, restaurants and ski in on
the new comeback trail. Park-
ing at the front door. 2018/19
RATES: Winter: $275/night.
Summer $175/night. Holidays
$325/night. Cleaning is included.
Mike Whitehouse, Retired,
email: btkwhitey@yahoo.com or
Bruce Galien, Retired, 661-645-
7448, email: luvbaja2@aol.com
MAMMOTH CONDO. 2 bed-
room & large loft, 3 full baths,
sleeps 8. 5 minute walk to Can-
yon Lodge. Fully furnished, TVs,
VCR/DVD, pool, spa, rec room,
sauna, linens included. Winter
$175 weekdays, $195-week-
ends/holidays; summer $125,
plus cleaning. No smoking; no
pets. Craig Yoder (909) 948-
3659.
MAMMOTH CONDO AT MAM-
MOTH ESTATES, 4BR/3BA,
sleeps 10, fully furnished, 2
TVs, DVDs, WiFi, towels/linens,
fireplace. Full kitchen. Walk to
Gondola Village and shuttle.
Complex has pool, spa, sauna,
laundry. Winter $335/night, Sum-
mer $215/night, plus cleaning.
Includes city bed tax. No pets,
no smoking. Dory Jones (310)
918-0631 or Kelly Corcoran
(310) 619-5355
MAMMOTH CONDO. Updated
2 bedroom 1 bath old mammoth/
eagle lodge area. Sleeps 6. Fully
equipped kitchen, wifi, pool, spa,
laundry. Walk to restaurants,
bars, stores, park and trolly.
Winter $150 summer $130 plus
cleaning fee, holiday rates vary,
multiple night discounts. No
pets.Contact Will Nevins 26”B”
(714) 697-2587
MAMMOTH LAKES - One
bedroom, extremely charming
wildflower condo. Full amenities,
close to shuttle. Antiques, art,
satellite TV, fireplace. Sleeps 4.
Winter $110, Summer $85 plus
cleaning fees. Call Bill Clark
(818) 371-6722
Email: shakesong@aol.com
MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
Studio/loft, 2 bath, king bed,
sleeps 4. Full kitchen, TV, VCR,
DVD. Garage parking. Walk to
Canyon Lodge. Ski back trail.
2 night minimum. Winter $100/
nite, $125 Fri, Sat & Holidays.
Summer $60/nite. Plus $120
cleaning & linens. Jeff & Lisa
Moir (661) 254-5788.
MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
Walk to Canyon Lodge. Studio
loft sleeps 4. Queen beds, full
kitchen, 2 baths, garage parking,
TV, VCR, DVD. Winter Sun-
Thurs $100.nite; Fri & Sat $115/
nite plus cleaning fee $100. Non
smoking complex. Joel Parker,
LAFD retired.
email: cat25sailor@gmail.com
or (213) 399-6534.
MAUI BEACH FRONT CONDO
ON NAPILI BAY - 50’ from
water. Studios and 1 bedroom.
Luxury furnishings + full kitchen.
All the amenities! Maui’s best
snorkeling/beach. All island
activities & Kapalua within 4
minutes. 5-day minimum, from
$150 per night (regularly $310/
December 2018 • 59
night). Call Sherrie or Bill for
info/reservations (805) 530-0007
or email: pmimaui@aol.com
or visit:
www.napilibaymaui.com
MAUI’S MOST BEAUTIFUL
BEACH - Napili Bay. Beautiful
furnished condo that sleeps 4.
Lanai/balcony, full kitchen, king
bed, flat screen TV’s/DVD, AC’s
free WiFi (internet), complimen-
tary maid service, complimen-
tary coffee every morning and
breakfast on Fridays. Special
firefighters’ discount - Best value
in West Maui! Nice pool & BBQ
area - Close to beach!
(800) 336-2185
www.napilivillage.com
Don Sprenger - retired LAFD
(949) 929-0989
to Broadway St, hockey and NFL
stadium. Contact Wayne, LAFD
@ (805) 796-7863 for availability
and price.
PALM SPRINGS- 3Bdr/3Ba
pool home with great back yard
to BBQ. Fully furnished w/WiFi,
Big screen cable TV and pool
Table. Pets Ok on gated proper-
ty. Close to Palm Springs Aerial
Tramway, Casino and Down-
town. Call property manager for
Barefoot Bungalow and ask for
seasonal pricing. Permit #3394
(760) 608-8400 / (844) 4MY-
PSVH
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Ro-
mantic Chalet Family getaway.
3 bed/2 bath plus loft. Sleeps
8–10. Cable TV, washer/dryer,
Call Shawn or Rose Agnew at
(661) 250-9907 or (661) 476-
6288.
SUNSET RANCH PALM
DESERT. 163 acre ranch
private ski lake. Perfect for
Family vacations. Ranch house
accommodates large groups.
Amenities: pool, AC, billards,
TV, fishing, pet friendly. Nearby
golf, casinos, ATV riding. Also,
Premier lodging for Coachella
music festivals. *Seasonal duck
hunting club. See website for
rates and info:
sunsetranchoasis.com
or call Nick Davidson
(424) 237-4121
VACATION
rent. Serving family and friends
for over 15 years. LAFD, LASD,
IPD, OXPD, OXFIRE, LACO,
LACITY, LACITY SKI CLUB.
Visit us at www.so-calrv.com
or call 661-297-2398 as for Jeff.
Make money with your mo-
torhomes to offset your payment.
We sub-lease RV’s.
WANTED
LOOKING FOR A RETIRED
FIREFIGHTER OR INSPECTOR
with high rise experience and a
passion for training. Part time,
$300-$700/day. Mainly So-Cal
area with possiblity of travel to
SF, CO & AZ. Certificate of Fit-
ness preferred, but not required.
Contact Olga @ Sure-Path Solu-

microwave, woodburning stove.

NASHVILLE CONDO. Two bed-
room condo, sleeps 6, in Down-
town Nashville. Walking distance
VEHICLES tions to join our fun team! (951)
277-1761 or
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Several Class C’s & Class A’s for
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1985 Seagrave Ariel

Fire Station 27 crew circa Nov 1990

All four pictures were taken by the same photographer, David Blaire on the
same day of the year but 28 years apart—Monday, Nov 5th 1990 & 2018.

that
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2015 P in 2018
into service
was just put
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