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Gary R. Manning

February 8, 2021 10 Comments

Firefighter III – Fire Station 74

Deceased:
01/29/1975

Appointed:
05/01/1975

Pensioned:
05/30/2006 – FS74

Services:
PRIVATE

Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Filed Under: Death Notices & Funerals

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  1. Brian Humphrey says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:15 am

    Gary Manning and his Paramedic partner Steve Brunett served as my initial Paramedic preceptors at Fire Station 39 in early 1986. To say that I found Gary enlightening (and exceedingly patient) would be an understatement.

    As I write this, I can hear Gary’s at times gravelly but melodic voice saying “You know Brian, the way I see it…”, a phrase he used tenderly and effectively on many occasions to guide myself and so many others toward an understanding of what it would take for both the patient – and the Paramedic – to survive. I can’t say that the former always did, but with Gary’s kindness and perseverance, the latter certainly did.

    Though saddened to learn of his untimely passing, I can only imagine St. Peter’s reaction when Gary strolled up to the Pearly Gates and said “You know Pete, the way I see it…”

    I have no doubt that Gary was ushered right in.

    Rest in Peace my friend.

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  2. John F Potter says

    February 9, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I had the pleasure of working with Gary many times during my career and I remember many very positive consistencies in his overall presence. He was always quick with warm tender wit, never hurtful, managed to have very wise observations when most of us were feeling lost and what I remember most is that he always placed the patients needs at the top of the list. Regardless of what time of day or night, or what number call it was, he was consistently professional and friendly in his delivery of service to the public. Some of the best memories I have are when he would say things like “Hey come here kid, you know what would be really funny about now?” And as you can guess he planted the idea and us kids carried them out and he had the best seat in the house.

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  3. A. Ken Krupnik says

    February 9, 2021 at 10:41 am

    I worked with Gary a handful of times on the Rescue, and consistently found Gary to be very caring of his patients. Gary, like myself, was one of the earlier pioneers of the paramedic program. He set the example for those who followed. Heaven gained another angel. R.I.P brother…

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  4. Jeff Elder says

    February 9, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    I first met Gary in 1986 as a 1st house rookie at Fire Station 81. Once Gary learned that I had gone to paramedic school prior to coming on the job, he would take every available opportunity to “school” me on the importance of EMS on the Deparment, and my responsibility as a young Firefighter to embrace it not only as a rookie, but throughout my entire career. One evening after one of his legnthy lectures, I blurted out “Gary, I’m a Gladiator of Fire! I don’t have time for all of this EMS stuff right now.” He immediately stopped, looked me in the eye (I thought he was going to kill me) and began laughing hysterically. From that day forward, anytime I ran into Gary, he would gather the crew around and tell them that story. He made sure I would forever be the “Gladiator of Fire.” I learned a valuable lesson from Gary that night, one I carried with me throught my career. Rest in Peace my friend. You were definitely one of the good ones.

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  5. Lawrence Mayer says

    February 10, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Gary was my partner at 105’s back in 1979. As others have stated, a kind, thoughtful, intelligent man who was always thinking and talking anything medical. I can remember him going into great detail about DNA and it’s use in the future long before it was use in a 1986 criminal trial.

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  6. Doug Hjelm says

    February 10, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Gary was our P2 on Rescue 74 for several years. He always had a smile, and ALWAYS put patient care first. He was a pleasure to be around. And with Larry Ford, you couldn’t ask for a better R. A. crew.
    In the late 1960’s, we both served at the, long ago demolished, Coffey Barracks in Ludwigsburg Germany. We had a lot of late night talks about the fun times in the Army. Gary, have a beer and a schnitzel sandwich for me at the Pyramid Club.

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  7. Mike Ross says

    February 12, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    Always enjoyed working with Gary. Level headed and always cared for people in a kind and compassionate way. Rest in Peace.

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  8. Terry Waters says

    February 16, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    I had the pleasure of working with Gary at F.S. 74 for many years. He (along with Billy, Larry, Joey, and others) were some of the best, and most patient, paramedics that I had the pleasure of working with over the years. Gary always put patient care above all else. No matter what time it was, or how many calls he had that shift.
    Some of my fondest memories of Gary are from “Family Days” at the Fire House.
    He would sit with the kids all around him, and entertain them for hours.
    He was a big guy, with a big heart!

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  9. David Raya says

    February 16, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I worked with Gary many times during my career and really enjoyed working with him…. Gary’s professional demeanor and a bed side manner that was second to none made him great Paramedic. He always greeted the elderly patients with a friendly “How you doing old timer” I would tease him about that time and again. One of last times I saw Gary before he retired he said quote “Dave now we’re the old timers! RIP GARY.

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  10. Ron Myers says

    March 20, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    When I was testifying in front of the City Council Commission, against the Fire Chiefs Paramedic staffing plan and Force Hire issues, Gary sat right next to me and provided some much needed support during a rather emotional speech. Gary and Art Sorrentino then spoke in support of the Paramedics. This meeting led to the City not reducing Paramedic staffing and ultimately led to the addition of dozens of Rescue Ambulances. Thanks to Fred, Larry, UFLAC, and many others that led the charge to continually improve the LAFD EMS.

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