The Relief Association Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome its newest member – Danny Wu.
Danny was born in Pasadena, and after graduating from San Marino High School, he attended UCLA where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English.
He joined the LAFD in 2001 and worked as a firefighter at Fire Station 89 for almost 12 years. There he gained certification in urban search and rescue, became an advisor for Cadet Post 89, and welcomed his role as the LAFD organizer for the LAFD/LAPD St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser for childhood cancer research. Danny utilized his skillset from his specialized task force to join LAFD/FEMA California Task Force 1 as a Technical Information Specialist and also instruct in classes.
In his spare time he enjoys coaching volleyball at his high school alma mater, spending time with his “little brother” Miles from the Big Brother Big Sister program, and playing ice hockey and volleyball.
Danny promoted to Captain in 2014 and was assigned to Fire Station 4 before being selected for his current role at Operations Valley Bureau as the EMS/Resilience Officer. This newly created position allows him to incorporate resiliency into the LAFD’s services by working closely with city government, creating private/public/non-profit partnerships, and planning with local and national organizations to help Angelenos prepare for and recover from a disaster or emergency.
When asked about his role as a Trustee for the Relief Association, Danny stated, “I’m truly humbled and honored to be part of an organization that embraces our fire family and extends a helping hand, and I look forward to servicing our members to the best of my ability.”
We’re proud to have this new and dedicated Board Member available to help the Relief continue to provide invaluable service and assistance to all of our members.