Engineer – Fire Station 42
Deceased:
January 17, 2023
Appointed:
11/02/1963
Pensioned:
04/19/1992 – FS42
Services:
PRIVATE
Donations:
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Ted was my mentor at my last house on probation, old FS 21-C. Great fireman, as well as a great gentleman. His nickname was “The Silver Fox” , a well deserved moniker. Hadn’t seen Ted since he retired, but he left behind a lot of great memories. R.I.P, Ted.
Ted Norton was my Dad. He loved the LAFD every minute of his 30 years on the job. He made Engineer and loved driving and caring for his rig like it was his own. When he retired my folks purchased an RV as big as the Crown he drove on the job and traveled the entire country in it, in part, I think, because he missed driving the rig. I was always so proud that he was firefighter and have wonderful memories of visiting the firehouse. He was good man, and I was fortunate to have him as my Dad. He enjoyed his retirement for 31 years, one year longer than he was on the job. As he would say, “that’s a pretty good deal”. To this day when I drive by a station, or see you all on a run, I see him in you. I thank all of you in the LAFD for your service. You make this city a better place to live.
I worked with Ted in May of 1983 at old 21’s until he transferred to 50’s a year later. Our brand new Captain was John Knowles and Lorenzo Brazley was the other firefighter. Kerry Bass and Linda were our paramedics on the rescue (converting from EMT to Paramedic status). Ted hosted a Christmas party for us (FS 21C) at his beautiful cabin in Big Bear where he lived. Captain John Knowles gifted us with customized ball caps (Red with black lettering – 21st something or other) building our moral. It was a beautiful time we had. Ted was a little older (stunning white hair – you know the “Kenny Rogers look” than most of the other engineers in Batt 13, however he loved the action and enthusiasm of the crews in Battalion.
May Ted rest in the arms of his Savior, Jesus.
Ted was my Engineer when I was a new Captain at 21 “C ” in the early 1980’s. He was a gentleman, fun to work with and helped keep me in line with his sage advice. Lots of good memories. R.I.P. , you did good.