This is the second in a series of articles inspired by the courses taught at the LAFD Leadership Academy examining the building blocks of successful leadership.
Continue ReadingDave Wagner
40th Reunion Celebration
One day last September, I was at home doing absolutely nothing, as most retirees do – watching the news, having another cup of coffee, when my phone rang.
Continue ReadingThis Leatherman is Nobody’s Tool
Francesco Thompson is a man torn between eras. For eleven years he lived the turbulent life of a Coast Guard flight mechanic, operating the hoist of an HH65 Dolphin on rescue missions
Continue ReadingSteve Ruda is Throttling Back
It’s always a bright and sunny day in September for the LAFD Invitational Golf Tournament. The urbane Steve Ruda is always chosen to handle the hosting duties
Continue Reading20th Annual Hope for Firefighters
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2017 Hope for Firefighters event was bigger and better than ever.
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