Apparatus Operator – Fire Station 94
Deceased:
August 20, 2023
Appointed:
04/30/1960
Pensioned:
04/02/1989 – FS94
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I am so saddened to hear of Lew’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Lew for nine years at 94’s. He was truly a great person and firefighter. Everyone looked up to him and had the utmost respect for Lew. He was a Jack of all Trades. He could fix anything. If I remember correctly, Lew was one of the original Auto Firemen. He was appointed in 1969 when the position was created.
We had such great times with the river trips and dirt bike camp outs in the dessert and clam digging at the beach. And all of the station parties and dinners. Those were very special times.
Lew had somewhat of a midriff bulge. One inspection the Chief commented that Lew had the only belt buckle that the silver plating wasn’t coming off. That would happen a lot when sliding the pole. A comment was made to the Chief that Lew’s belt buckle never touches the pole. After that we all had to get another belt buckle for inspections.
He will deeply be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie, Kim and Kelly.
Rest in Peace Lew.
Tom says it all. I ride shared with lew when I was assigned to 94’s. Nothing like a Corvair to depend on.
Jackie and family were fun to be around.
Close group, many dinners and trips to the desert.
Lew knew the district like the back of his hand. That’s not easy in the land of the Dons.
Best wishes to the Storrer family.
May lew rest in peace.
Mike Bowers
I worked at 94’s, with Lew for only one year, but it was fun working with him. He was always easy going and willing to teach or help me with any problem I might have. We had a good crew and it was a pleasure to come to work.
Back in 1974, I joined the LAFD as an Ambulance Driver and was assigned to Fire Station 26 “A.” In those days, being a “RA Guy” was not the “ best of all possible worlds” but the crew at 26’s were outstanding and most welcoming.
Being that 26’s was all diesel, we had to refuel at 34’s, 45’s, and 94’s. We also made bottle runs to 94’s. Lew was always very welcoming and concerned about how the first RA at 26’s was getting on. He took the time to discuss how the engine house environment worked and gave me several ideas and tips of how to fit in. He was assuredly on of the GG’s of the LAFD. He proudly wore his Auto Fireman’s badge.
Rest well, Mr. Auto Fireman.
Lew, you were diffidently one of the good guys. I was on one of the other shift at F.S. 94, but it was still a pleasure to work with around you. You knew your job. After retirement we would get together at Topaz with some of the LAFD lads. You were like a magnet attracting members of other fire departments to come and join in the BS sessions. You knew everyone. You were always telling me how you were going to start downsizing on your collection of padlocks and cars. I don’t think you ever started that process. You were a stand up person for your family and friends. Thanks for being my friend. RIP as your work is done.
Duane Warth, LAFD Ret.
I had the pleasure of working with Lew for several years at 94’s. It was my 3rd house on probation and I was told as a rookie you not only laid out the captains turnouts at the start of each shift but you laid out Lew’s turnouts too! He had been at 94’s for so long he was treated with the up most respect. One thing I will always remember that Lew told me and it’s been something I’ve passed on to others is one day we were out on the apparatus floor drilling on equipment and Lew turned to me and said “If you really want to be great at this job you need to learn one new thing everyday. Can you imagine how smart you will be in 20 years? So what did we learn today?” To which I replied that I need to learn one thing everyday. Lew replied “ correct!” And now we’re done for the day! Let’s go rest so we don’t over do it for today! Always quick with wit and kept you on your toes. If you thought you knew more than him he put you in your place with his line “ kid I’ve got more time on the crapper than you have on the job!! RIP Lew and thanks for all the great advice!