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The Fredericksburg Incident – 1944
During 1944, the City of Los Angeles was a nervous place. Although more than two years had passed since the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the coast of California and the LA Harbor
LAFD History: Chief Engineer Archibald Eley
Gentlemen:
During the year the Fire Department has responded to 2723 alarms, 2415 of which were actual fires, being 123 more than last year, with a property loss of $773,035.00,
Housewives of the LAFD: What Did I Sign Up For?
Guess what? I have yet to find a fire wives’ handbook. Many times I’ve cried, “What did I sign up for?” All I know was that this was my husband’s dream, and I chose to live it with him.
LAFD History – The DC 10 Crash at LAX, March 1, 1978
Commercial aircraft crashes are rare, but with some recent incidents my memory went back to the Continental DC 10 crash at LAX. It’s been 41 years and the outstanding LAFD response
LAFD History – The Beginning of the Los Angeles Fire Department – 1886
This month, the LAFD celebrates 133 years of service and sacrifice to the people of Los Angeles. Countless numbers of lives and properties have been saved, some at the cost of a firefighter’s life.
Retired Guys: The Gambler’s Special
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.
LAFD History: Fire Dogs and Horses
Ever see a fire truck in a parade without 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
View from the Fairway
On Monday, September 24th, LAFRA hosted the Invitational Golf Tournament for the WODFF. Despite the traffic winding through the Sepulveda pass far below,
LAFD History – The Bel Air Fire
Each year when November comes around I think of two significant events for me on the LAFD. My appointment to the Department on November 7, 1959, and the Bel Air Fire on November 6, 1961.
LAFD History – In Memory of LAFD Captain I Joseph C. Dupee
On March 8, 1998, Captain I Joseph C. Dupee was killed in the line of duty at a major emergency structure fire at 5972 S. Western Avenue. Captain Dupee was assigned to Engine 57,
