On Saturday, May 21st, Councilmember John Lee and The Vineyards in Porter Ranch hosted the Annual LAFD/LAPD St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser—where for the 20th year in a row your Los Angeles City Firefighters and Police Officers
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Do you remember the auto fire you had the other night? Nothing special. Just another fully involved car with heavy smoke pouring from the engine compartment. You did as you were
Continue Reading17th Annual LAFD/LAPD St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
On Saturday, March 30th at Fire Station 89, LA City firefighters and police officers shaved their heads in solidarity to support children who have lost their hair from cancer treatments.
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In the largest study ever conducted of cancer risk among career firefighters in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that firefighters on average
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Am I telling you something that you don’t know? Whether you are a young firefighter just starting your career or a well-seasoned veteran winding down,
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