Bernie was 26 years old (that’s 260 “bird years”) and died fitfully in his sleep after a stellar, but challenging, career as mascot for the Buzzard Bait Family Fun Ride.
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Sleep and the Effects on Firefighters
Substance abuse, marital relationship issues, depression, suicide, chronic degenerative disease (Aging faster than you normally would), and body fat are ever increasing amongst our brothers and sisters.
Continue ReadingSenate Bill 1127 – A Landmark Victory for the Rights of Firefighters Impacted by Presumptive Illness and Injury
For decades, California law has recognized the risk of certain occupational illnesses and injuries that firefighters face.
Continue ReadingGene Cooper – Born to Build
The dog days of summer are now behind of us, but for retired LAFD Engineer Gene Cooper, the sun is far from setting, and on the contrary, his future is brighter than ever.
Continue ReadingGenerations – Part Cuatro
In the January, 2021 edition of The Firemen’s Grapevine, we first published the column entitled “Generations.” We soon started receiving requests for a part two—and we delivered in July of 2021.
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