Dealing with the death of a family member can be devastating. So many questions, especially deciding how to take care of funeral arrangements. Financial and emotional support is crucial for […]
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LAFD Surviving Spouse Turns Grief into Gift for Others
Susan VandePol’s life changed forever after her husband, LAFD firefighter Robert Ortega, passed away. Navigating through the devastating loss, alongside her children, Susan felt a special calling to pursue a […]
Continue ReadingStilson Cellars Wine: A Firefighter Family’s Dream Come True
Making wine along the beautiful Central California coast seemed like a distant dream when Relief Association member Deb Stilson first imagined it. But a leap of faith and a lot […]
Continue ReadingA Strong Team: LAFD Fire Captain II Victor Aguirre and Hank the Service Dog
After surviving a massive commercial fire and explosion in Downtown Los Angeles, LAFD Captain II Victor Aguirre welcomes a new recruit to his personal crew: Hank the Service Dog. Working […]
Continue ReadingA Hero Remembered: Firefighters and Cancer
Lori Harris, the wife of an LAFD firefighter who passed away in his thirties, shares her personal story and tells us why the difficult journey inspired her to assist other […]
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