In December of 2021, The Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association said goodbye to an old friend—Gene Bednarchik.
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2021 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.”
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association Open House 2021
Fall is in the air and with it comes one of my favorite events of the year—Open House at LAFRA. This year, unlike past years, the event was held outside, bringing with it a sense of space and renewed freshness.
Continue Reading2019 Los Angeles Firefighters Association Firefighter of the Year
Your eyes are not deceiving you, and yes, the title date is correct. This article is celebrating the 2019 Los Angeles Firefighters Association Firefighter of the Year.
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