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Sew Much Gratitude
When his wife of 37-years, Mary Woodley, had to be rushed to the hospital, David Lawrie said the LAFD Paramedics went well above and beyond the call of duty. Most first responders are humble about the...
View ArticleMeet the Swift Water Team
Firefighters do more than fight fires. The members of the LAFD Swift Water Team brave unpredictable currents and difficult waterways to save those in trouble.
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Putting Generosity First
Sometimes people give to charity because of a personal connection to the cause. Other times, they come across a charity’s mission through acquaintances. Such is the case for financial advisor Mike...
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For Family & Community
Carolina Tse helps people for a living. As a registered nurse specializing in home care, she knows the importance of taking care of others. So, when her brother Ralph Urquiza, an LAFD Firefighter III,...
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Golf Auction
A highlight of the LAFD Golf Invitational, our annual silent auction is a major fundraiser for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. Some of the items that will be available in the 2014...
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Win Tickets to the L.A. County Fair
The rides, the sounds, the food—everyone loves the fair. Want to go? Your family could win 4 weekday tickets to the L.A. County Fair! Just login with Facebook and choose a way to enter. We’ll randomly...
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The French Connection
Taix Restaurant, a staple of L.A.’s Echo Park neighborhood for more than 50 years, offers amazing dishes inspired by traditional meals from the French countryside. The establishment and owner Mike Taix...
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Giving & Having Fun
Christina Winstead loves devoting her time to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. The Senior Account Manager for Har-Bro, Inc. (a longtime sponsor of the charity) has been a volunteer...
View ArticleUSAR: Extreme Heroes
The Urban Search & Rescue team responds to all types of emergency scenarios. So as you might expect, it takes a lot of training and specialized skills to be on the USAR team.
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15th Annual Public Safety Appreciation BBQ
Oct. 9, 11:30am-1:30pm, Bank of America Plaza in L.A. Join us for some good grub at the 15th Annual Public Safety Appreciation BBQ. Get tickets online now. Admission: $10 general admission $5 children...
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Win Tickets to the L.A. County Fair
The rides, the sounds, the food—everyone loves the fair. Want to go? Your family could win 4 weekday tickets to the L.A. County Fair! Just login with Facebook and choose a way to enter. We’ll randomly...
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Northwestern Generosity In L.A.
Laurie Gray may not be a native of Southern California, but today she calls L.A. home not only with her words, but also with her actions. Hailing from the Emerald City of Seattle, Laurie recalls many...
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A Unique Foundation
When you’re a charity with a small staff like the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund, there is a limit to how many fundraisers you can manage a year. Luckily, the Get Together Foundation...
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Investing in Our Heroes
City National Bank believes in helping its customers by providing banking, investment and trust services. The company also believes in helping our firefighter heroes by supporting the Widows, Orphans...
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Remembering the Fallen
Mere blocks from the glitz of downtown Hollywood, the old Fire Station 27 is now home to a museum highlighting the history of the LAFD as well as the Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Each year, the family,...
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Investing in the Community
The people at Manulife Financial care about their clients. They also care about the community, which is why the firm regularly steps up as a sponsor of the annual Hope for Firefighters event. As a Food...
View ArticleUnmanned Aerial Vehicles
Firefighters use lots of different types of technology in their efforts to save lives. With the rise of popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles, they hope to add these effective and versatile devices...
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