Captain – Fire Station 64
Deceased:
01/11/2021
Appointed:
03/10/1962
Pensioned:
11/06/1993 – FS64
Services:
PRIVATE
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
As a young candidate for LAFD in 1979-1980, it was explained to me that I was to participate in two interviews when I was in the process of being hired for LAFD. A positive interview, which was allegedly a formal job interview seeking assets, and a negative interview, which was allegedly an interview process designed to expose negative liabilities. Anyway, Charles Wise was the Captain on my “negative interview” and I walked out of there wondering if I was in the right room. He was a gentleman and was honest and straight forward as he explained the process I was going thorough. As a matter of fact as I compared notes with my friends who experienced a “negative interview” I was hesitant to say anything because I thought that if I blabbed about how decent it was, then I might need to go through a different one so I kept my yap shut. Later as a young Firefighter at FS 64 I had the honor of working with him even though he was on a different shift but I learned so much about LAFD, life in general and myself and I am forever grateful for his patience and wisdom. His namesake Wise was a true calling.
RIP CW you were the best!
Charlie I am so sad learning of your recent passing. Your son Paul Allen called me with the bad news. We worked together at FS 94 and again in the Westlake Trainee Program. It was alway a pleasure to work with you. You and myself had our physical problems that made it difficult to continue our fishing trip to the High Sierra (mostly Lone Pine). I will always remember those trips with the other retired fireman and Chief Tom of the LPVFD. We sure had a good time and drank a lot of beer back in the day. Rest in peace my friend as your work is done. You will be missed.
Duane Warth LAFD ret.
I echo John Potters’ sentiments regarding Charlie. Patience and wisdom are the perfect description of an extremely nice man, who set a great example for all of us young firefighters, assigned to Fire Station 64’s in the early 80’s. I will always remember Charlie as a “Country Boy,” who loved his biscuits and gravy. In fact, he once took to his favorite restaurant in Northridge to enjoy his favorite cuisine. RIP, my friend. Tom Ottman
Tom, I do remember working SOD at 64’s and observing what a gentleman Charlie was to all the young members at 64’s. Participating in Fire Prevention, working SOD at 64’s, I recall the kind words he shared with the local factory management about his fine crew. Very inspirational to me, a rookie from the Harbor. I remember the fine job you did on a school visitation – you were at natural (former teaching experience helped too). No wonder you encouraged me dating my teacher friend (whom I married) as we both worked SOD at old 80″s (Now 51’s)
Rest In Peace Charlie.
I worked with Charlie at FS 64, he as an engineer and I was a young fireman. What a delight it was to be around such a great guy. I can’t remember the details but he was known as the pig farmer from Northridge. Cool under all circumstances and always with a smile.
Rest In Peace my friend
Charlie and I worked together in the Background Investigations Unit, back in the famous “Class of 1980” era.
We car pooled together. He was an absolute gentleman. Always had a smile on his face. Just a “Good Ole Boy.
Rip Charlie.