The dog days of summer are now behind of us, but for retired LAFD Engineer Gene Cooper, the sun is far from setting, and on the contrary, his future is brighter than ever.
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Overtime — Too Much of a Good Thing?
You’re working another 72-hour shift. It’s okay, you’re young. You have a girlfriend/boyfriend, but it is just the beginning of the relationship.
Continue ReadingFond Farewell and Thank You – Gene Bednarchik
In December of 2021, The Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association said goodbye to an old friend—Gene Bednarchik.
Continue Reading2021 LAFD Invitational
Change is in the air, and with it comes a renewed enthusiasm for the future. The 2021 LAFD Invitational is just one example. A new year, at a new location, but with the same old fun
Continue ReadingGenerations – Part III
In the January 2021 edition of the Firemen’s Grapevine, we first published the column entitled “Generations.”
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