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• FEATURES •
Lessons in Leadership
Commander Mooney • ................................................................07

Ruthie Bernal
A Definition of Excellence • ......................................................... 10

Letter of Special Commendation

Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley • .................................................... 12

Letter of Special Commendation

FF/PM Daniel Harris • ................................................................ 13

• CONTENTS •
President’s Message • ............................................................................05
Light the Night • ......................................................................................08
Battalion News • ....................................................................................17
Fire Department Funnies • ...................................................................37
Department in Action • .........................................................................38
Memorials • ...........................................................................................42
Retired Guys—Short Stories • ...............................................................43
Mirror/Mirror
Test Your Skills • ...........................................................................45
The Station Fridge • ...............................................................................46
The Coasters—Green Movement • ........................................................47
LAFRA Mail • ..........................................................................................50
LAFD History
The LAFD CISM Team • .....................................................................52
Minutes of the Board of Trustees • .....................................................55
Classifieds • ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard
Fire Station 44 • .................................................................................61

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ecember is finally here! I’m fairly sure at some point we BODY SCAN BENEFIT
have all said, “I can’t wait for this year to be over, so we We have entered into a new three-year agreement with
can get back to normal!” 2020 has been challenging and Medical Imaging Center of Southern California which starts Jan-
full of adjustments; however, it has also been very rewarding for uary 1, 2021 and runs through December 31, 2023. The plan’s
me. Serving in this role is not something I pictured myself do- body scan benefit may include all or any of the following: CT
ing when first hired with the LAFD. Each day brings some new Coronary Angiography, Calcium Score, Low Dose Lung CT,
insight, delicate situations, or interesting conversations. Catching screening MRI of the abdomen and screening MRI of the Pelvis
up with classmates, past co-workers, retirees, or providing assis- are available to you every three-years.
tance to our Widows, Orphans, & Disabled Firefighters in their I would like to take a moment to congratulate UFLAC
time of need has been a humbling experience. President Freddie Escobar and First President Vice President
Chuong Ho on their reelection to office. As a member, I sincerely
ANOTHER VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT LAFRA appreciate all of the hard work and dedication the two, along with
The financial position of the Association continues to be the remaining Executive Board put forth for our Local.
strong, even during this year of uncertainty. The strategic work Additionally, I want to personally thank Trustee (Corpo-
done through our investment committee and investment consul- rate Secretary) Tim Larson for his years of service on the Board
tant has paid dividend and has allowed LAFRA to maintain our of Trustees. Tim, your knowledge and experience shared with all
financial growth. Trustees is invaluable. Your pressurized golf ball ticket sales tac-
The transition to the new third party administrator (TPA) tics were amazing and raised significant amounts of money to
HealthComp was met with a few minor challenges as expected, assist our Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters, along with
but the work completed by Shane of HealthComp and Heather the work put forth on the Pechanga reunion are all greatly appre-
from Bradawn (consultant) this year has been excellent. Health- ciated. On behalf of the Board of Trustees we wish you luck in the
Comp and Bradawn continue to work hard and have been very Northwest and in your float tube!
attentive to our member’s needs, and we are fortunate to have When members, active and retired, speak of the Los An-
these strong relationships moving into the new year! geles Firemen’s Relief Association, they speak in high regard.
Electronic elections are underway and progressing well. This is a product of the amazing work the Board of Trustees and
Our hopes are for increased participation and ease of voting. So LAFRA staff continue to provide year after year. The LAFRA
far, that appears to be the case. (No Russian interference discov- Board has nominated myself and Chris Stine to serve as President
ered!) and Vice President for the upcoming year. Working in this posi-
We have recently completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) tion and developing these relationships has been an honor and
for the Pharmacy Benefit Manager our medical plan members privilege and I am looking forward to furthering this in 2021.
utilize. A total of five proposal were considered. Those five were
reduced to three finalists that provided their best and final of- From my family to yours,
fers. We are happy to say that after strong negotiations by our
Pharmacy Benefit Consultant (PSG), we have entered into a new Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
three-year agreement with Express Scripts Incorporated (ESI).
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sons in Leadership, this is a story crew mates needed urgent medical attention.
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Mooney redeemed the USS San Fransisco’s ballast tanks were damaged. Commander
reputation, taking them from a joke to a cer- Mooney thought he was going to die, just
tified ship going on missions; however, this waiting for a wave of water to wash over
story is far from over. him. Surfacing the ship felt like an eternity;
The first year of the USS San Fran- however, getting the ship to the surface was
cisco being certified was a success. Since the just the beginning.

“One of the 13 months of taking command of the ship,

Commander Mooney took many accolades
Petty Officer Joseph A. Ashley had
been thrown about 20 feet fracturing his
for his leadership. The ship’s next peacetime skull and was in need of immediate medical

natural things mission was to take a port visit to Guam.

The ship left on January 7th, 2005.
Midday on January 8th Commander
attention. Unfortunately, despite all efforts
to keep him alive and evacuate him onto a
helicopter through the sub’s sail, Petty Offi-

in our world is
Mooney was eating lunch in the boardroom cer Ashley died on the USS San Fransisco as
as the USS San Francisco glided through the crew mates took turns holding his hand. On
Pacific Ocean at 525 feet deep moving about January 10th the USS San Fransisco pulled

that we will face

40 mph… then crash. The nearly seven-ton into Guam, surviving 52 hours at sea.
ship collided head-on at top speed into an Submarines travel mostly blind, us-
undersea mountain. ing charts and soundings to navigate the

hardships and
Chaos ensued as bodies were undersea landscape, and after the fatal crash
launched into steel and blood was every- it was brought to light that the routing chart
where. Commander Mooney had 138 crew provided by the navy was faulty. The chart
members and three-quarters of them sus- didn’t indicate any hazards on their path and

tragedies, but tained injuries, mostly to the head, and some

were unconscious.
directed them on a course right into the un-
dersea mountain. Despite this, Commander
It took Commander Mooney a mo- Mooney accepted full responsibility. The

what matters is ment to process, thinking, “What the hell

just happened? Did this really just happen?”
safe navigation of a sub is the responsibil-
ity of the commanding officer. Although the
There is a human tendency to believe that chart they received was faulty, Commander

how we face it.” bad things are not happening, and at some
level what had just happened was beyond
comprehension.
Mooney acknowledges mistakes or over-
sights that lead to the collision, like going
too fast, not taking enough depth soundings,
Despite the shock, it was time to and cross-checking with other charts; how-
lead. Once he realized they had survived the ever, the USS San Fransisco seemed to be
initial blow and that there was no flooding unlucky as most ships also heavily relied on
or fires he started communication to home the charts and trusted their navigation.
base. Then he walked around the entire sub Although the crew didn’t win the
• WHERE: The Frank Hotchkin Memorial reassuring every crew member that they race to save Petty Officer Ashley’s life, their
Training Center were going to be okay by either touching instincts and training brought the other 137
them or making eye contact so they could crew members safely to Guam. Command-
• COST: At the present time there is no cost
come together and proceed. They needed to er Mooney was proud of the way his crew
to attend the LAFD Leadership Academy
surface the ship and turn the ship back to- handled the accident and brought the ship
• QUESTIONS: Jason Powell, Captain I, In-
wards Guam. home. One of the natural things in our world
Service Training Section at (213) 893-9838 As stated in the first article, subs are is that we will face hardships and tragedies,
or lafdla@lacity.org self-containing worlds of their own, but now but what matters is how we face it.

December 2020 • 7
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very October, the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation sponsors
the National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Weekend, the official national
tribute to those firefighters who died in
the line of duty during the previous year.
In 2020, they invited fire departments and
fire service organizations to participate
in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters.
This year, Los Angeles City took up the
cause by participating in the event. From
LAX and Hollywood to Downtown, dur-
ing the dates of September 27 – October
4, 2020, lights around the City began to
change from their traditional light source,
to that of red to honor America’s fallen
bravest. Pictured are this year’s partici-
pants who sent in photos. Thank you to
all that made the effort to participate. If
you missed out this time, mark your cal-
endar for next year to show the sacrifices
made by our brave men and women will
never be forgotten.

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n October 13, 2020,
a small group of
masked members of
the Brush Unit got together
to celebrate the retirement
of Inspector Ruthie Bernal.
With her family by her side,
which included her husband
Phil, Ruthie’s mother and fa-
ther Irene and Virgil Rush;
and Ruthie’s aunt Maryanne,
along with LAFD photogra-
pher David Blaire, the group
of family and friends cele-
brated Ruthie’s career during
a safe-distancing patio lun-
cheon at Islands Restaurant in
Sherman Oaks.
October 15th, 2020, marked the day
that Ruthie Belinda Bernal completed 30
years of service with the Los Angeles Fire
Department. Ruthie’s career started as a
single function paramedic intern at F.S.
52 in Hollywood on April 7, 1991. Her big
day came on July 9th, 1991, (her mother’s
birthday), when she received her paramed-
ic badge from Fire Chief Donald O. Man-
ning at Drill Tower 89’s Recruit Gradua-
tion Ceremony.
Upon graduation, Ruthie’s career
took her to F.S 13-B on July 14th, 1991.
She was next assigned to F.S. 64-A, fol-
lowed by her promotion to Lead Para-
medic, where she would work at locations
that included F.S. 46-B, 34-B, 94-B, and to
F.S. 21-C. In July of 1999, Ruthie would
be assigned to Quality Improvement, bet-
10 • December 2020
ter known as Q.I. Eventually, Ruthie de-
cided to change career paths and she stud-
ied hard for promotion to Inspector. She
achieved this goal and on January 14, 2001,
and was assigned to the Brush Clearance
Unit of the Fire Prevention Bureau where
new challenges awaited her. Ruthie im-
mediately immersed herself into the inner
workings of the unit, becoming the liaison
with ITA, MIS, and Fire Accounting. Unit
Commanders and Command Staff could
always count on Ruthie to solve problems,
compile reports, and become the Brush
Clearance Flyer/Notification Letter Ex-
pert.
Ruthie was also the liaison with
City Mail and the City Print Shop. When
the City needed to develop a new com-
puter program to document brush inspec-
tions, Ruthie was instrumental in advising
ITA on what was needed to accomplish
this goal. In the workplace, Ruthie always
lit up the room with all her co-workers en-
joying her positive attitude and exemplary
work ethic. Ruthie Bernal was known as
the soul of the Brush Unit. Most would
agree that she was an integral part of their
unit and she will be greatly missed by all.
She embodied the professionalism and the
Esprit de Corps of the Los Angeles Fire
Department for her entire career.
Through Ruthie’s dedication to the
LAFD, particularly to the Brush Unit of
our Fire Prevention Bureau, Ruthie earned
the honor of being selected as The Fire
Inspector of the Year for 2018. The Fire
Prevention Bureau thanks Ruthie Belinda
Bernal for her many years of dedicated
service to The Brush Unit and her 30 years
of service to The LAFD and the City of
Los Angeles. We all wish her, and her hus-
band, Phil, and their two sons, Justin and
Nathan, a long and happy retirement.

December 2020 • 11
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N THE MORNING ber evacuate safely, then spent the morning prepping homes and
OF NOVEMBER clearing brush from neighboring homes. As the fire drew nearer,
9, 2018, Deputy Crowley and Bullock convinced the remaining homeowners to
Chief Kristin Crowley and evacuate before it was too late. Crowley and Bullock decided to
her wife, Hollyn Bullock, stay and protect as many homes as possible. In good conscience,
left their home in Redondo they could not leave knowing the entire block would likely burn
Beach, dropped their chil- to ashes. They weighed their risks and planned their meeting
dren off at school, then drove points. They knew they wouldn’t be able to call for back-up or
north to Malibu Canyon. They additional fire resources.
were headed to the home of They had no cellular service. Just the two of them in their
a close family member to as- turnout gear, using shovels, buckets of pool water, and garden
sist with evacuation and brace hoses, they split up and defended that neighborhood until their
the home for the fire’s arrival. water supply ran out. Back and forth, from one home to another,
They thought they were in for Crowley and Bullock fought back the flames from porches and
a few hours of brush clearing and home prep. The Woolsey Fire doorsteps. They battled through triple-digit temperatures, heavy
was on its way to becoming one of the most destructive wildfires smoke, and exhaustion. After 16 grueling hours, it was time to
in recorded history. Chief Crowley and her wife had no idea they stand down. Together, Crowley and her wife saved 9 out of the
were heading towards the firefight of their lives. 10 homes on that street. Deputy Chief Crowley is receiving the
Crowley is the department’s first female Fire Marshall. Her department’s Letter of Special Commendation for her off-duty
wife had recently retired as an apparatus operator after 28 years actions to protect a Malibu Canyon neighborhood surrounded by
with the LAFD. Crowley and Bullock helped their family mem- wildfire.

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HILE WRAP- to begin CPR chest compressions. He halted compressions after
PING UP his a minute to check for breathing. Still no breathing. Still no pulse.
family vacation He noticed water in her airway and tried to clear it.
in Hawaii, firefighter/para- Harris resumed chest compressions, trying to preserve
medic Daniel Harris was set- her brain function and restore blood circulation. Approximately
tling in by the pool when he 40 seconds in, he noticed her complexion change as more liquid
heard shouts for help. As the surfaced from her little mouth. Once again, Harris cleared her
shouting intensified and com- airway, delivered two rescue breaths, and began his third round of
motion began to build, Har- compressions. Seconds in, he felt resistance under his palm. Her
ris made his way towards heart had resumed beating. He delivered two more rescue breaths
the uproar. He noticed that a and heard a gasp for air. Harris cleared the remaining fluid from
man in waist-deep water was her mouth and airway, then accompanied the girl’s father to the
making his way towards the lobby to meet arriving first responders.
ledge. In his arms, he carried By the time the Maui Fire Department arrived, she was
a little girl appearing to be unconscious. “She’s not breathing,” breathing on her own and crying. Later that night, Harris received
exclaimed the man. Without hesitation, Harris instinctively knew a call from the little girl’s father, explaining that she was on her
what to do. “Put her on the concrete,” he instructed, and checked way towards making a full recovery and thanking him for sav-
the toddler for signs of breathing. She had begun turning blue. ing then three-year old Sophia’s life. Today, Sophia is a happy,
She was not breathing. She had water in her mouth. She had no healthy, vibrant five-year old thanks to Firefighter Harris’ actions.
pulse. “Call 9-1-1 now!” Harris shouted, as he knelt into position

December 2020 • 13
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 On 10/11/2020, Engine 2 battles a commercial fire.
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third (does it really matter) on scene at a struc- mant wrote me. For further info on this story,
ture fire at Avenue 26 and Pasadena. I have to please check its accuracy at FS 50 B. Moving
admit, yes, I pulled a line off the county rig. on, 12’s makes the headlines again. This time
What could I do, they took the spot in front of it is again about tradition. Now, I don’t know
the fire that RA 850 usually takes! But what I about you, but I was always told that when you
Greetings from the Sinners and Saints find even more amusing is Battalion 1 arrived do something or encounter something for the
of Battalion 2. Now, let’s keep in mind, as al- on scene, way ahead of Battalion 2. I swear, first time throughout your career that it is con-
ways, these monthly articles are from photos don’t these Chiefs have anything better to do sidered “cream” or just some form of dessert.
and information this author observes and from than drive around all day on loom up watch. Please, any of you with any time please verify
what I get via YouTube, email, Facebook, Ins- For verification, just call FS 1 or Battalion 2 on this fact. Over at 12’s like I said, there is an
tagram, news wire, grapevine, hearing things the “A”. engineer, and I won’t say what shift, but it’s be-
on weekend drills, and stuff I just make up, etc. Speaking of battalions, I was emailed a tween the A and the C that might have missed
So, with that being said…away we go. So, there pretty funny story not too long ago about when a Light Force structure run in the wee hours
is always coming and goings. Captain Leach Battalion 2 embarked on a recent battalion of the morning not too long ago. It is alleged
leaves the friendly confines of 55’s and thinks inspection, which I’m told the emphasis was that his water buddy had to waken him as the
he is moving to greener pastures in the beau- supposed to be on “compartments.” I heard truck was pulling out of quarters. So, I don’t
tiful San Fernando Valley. Jeff Van Gorder is the Battalion 2 Inspection team arrived at 50’s, know, you tell me, missed run or not. Ice cream
leaving 44’s and is moving to greener pastures (yes, finally something on Fire Station 50) and or no ice cream. FS 12 “B” may have better
at 55’s. Once again, I’m thinking Jeff’s move is began the inspection well enough, but when insight. And, added to this month’s news and
just to get him closer to home, or to enter into he got to the ladder bay of Truck 50, he was views I am going to add what could be Fire-
that extremely trying and difficult study pro- stopped in his tracks by the spectacular Hal- fighter Lance DeMello’s final fire. No, it isn’t a
gram. Who knows? So, imagine my surprise loween decorations in the ladder bay. Though commercial warehouse, nope, not a Victorian
when we get dispatched to a structure fire in he didn’t say anything, I believe he was over- Structure, and nope, not a brush fire, but would
1’s first in and a County rig is in on scene help- heard saying how realistic he thought the spi- you believe a well-involved trash truck. So, we
ing out. Yes indeed, take a look at the picture, der webs looked on the ladders. I can’t verify have a nice picture of the firefighters preparing
County engine 5109 was there first, second, or this fact 100 percent, but that’s what my infor- to advance a line on the raging inferno, then a
December 2020 • 17
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Flu vaccines can be obtained at your provider’s office, most large retail pharmacy chains, (CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Costco, etc.) as
well as many retail grocery stores (Ralphs, Vons, Safeway, etc.).
HOW MUCH WILL THE RELIEF’S PPO MEDICAL PLAN REIMBURSE?
The LAFRA PPO Medical Plan will cover flu vaccines for PPO members and their covered dependents, with no copays, deductibles, or
co-insurance fees when administered at an in-network doctor’s office. Charges over UCR (usual, customary and reasonable) from an
out-of-network provider are the member’s responsibility.

The PPO Medical Plan will reimburse 100% of UCR (usual, customary and reasonable), per flu vaccine, for you and each of your
covered dependents, if your vaccination is administered outside of a physician’s office visit.
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 shot of our heroes post incident! At 55’s I am have somethings to be happy about. The Dodg- That’s all I have this month so send your com-
told that there have been a lot of closed-door ers finally win the World Series, although I ments and rumors to plucks-65215@mypacks.
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Training Hall. What this is all about I don’t and it’s Halloween, then Thanksgiving. Let’s like I do already. So long, be safe, and take care
know, but I am sad to report there is nothing to do our best to be safe through the holidays, of each other. Congratulations Dodgers!
report on our Hero “Surf and Turf” this month, and in the stations, be safe, wear your masks
but I’m listening! So, in closing, I suppose we and wash your hands, do not take any chances. Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding

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 Crews work late into the night during a fire
inside Griffin Park—Photo | James Kaiser

some co-workers to redo the side yard. Great

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Amanda hunter gave birth to their son Maver-
Hello from the waterfront of Batt 6. As
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usual, busy times down at the harbor. TF 85
need the best of them to take care of us in the
and LF 38 did yet another body recovery off
future. Well, that’s it for now. As usual send
of Point Fermin. Hard times for all involved.
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December 2020 • 23
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 The crew at 114 welcomes a dignitary to Van Nuys
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A Captain from Engine 100 surveys the wreckage of a small aircraft

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Engine 88 deployed to the Bobcat Fire.

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December 2020 • 25
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LAFD extinguishes a fully involved vacant one-story commercial building
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LF 15 handles a sheared Hydrant.

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December 2020 • 27
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 LAFD quickly responded to a horse trapped in a curbside storm
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LAFD companies handle a fallen tree onto power

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75’s on scene of a multi-car traffic accident.

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December 2020 • 29
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30 • December 2020
 LAFD responded to a reported auto rollover on the
11150 block of N Gaynor Ave. Photo | Brandon Buckley

According to The Hartford Home Fire Index, the top five cities with the highest home fire risk are: Detroit,
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Engineer Ryan Curtis of FS 66 enjoying

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FF Lins from LF 64 battles a grass and tree

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December 2020 • 31
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 LAFD was summoned to the 200 block of West 74th St.
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Engine 66 attack an auto-fire at Western

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Firefighters go over a plan to extricate a patient

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December 2020 • 33
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34 • December 2020
 Members from Station 89 work to free a trapped
victim of a roll-over TA. Photo | Mike Meadows

Engine 8 member attempts to knock down a blaze on Amigo

Ave x 118 freeway in Porter Ranch. Photo | Shane Salzman

December 2020 • 35
 Engine 8 member attempts to knock down a blaze on Amigo
Ave x 118 freeway in Porter Ranch. Photo | Shane Salzman

Captain Sanchez working on Engine 104 supervises his

crew controlling a container fire. Photo | Shane Salzman

36 • December 2020
LAFD members assigned to California Urban Search and Rescue Regional Task Force 9 (CA-RTF-9) and the Human
Remains Detection Team seen here at the massive North Complex Fire in Northern California. Photo | LAFD Photo

December 2020 • 37
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38 • December 2020
 PHYSICAL RESCUE
South LA
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Task Force 33 attempting to free a victim after a horrendous

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December 2020 • 39
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40 • December 2020
 COMMERCIAL FIRE
Vernon Ave
Photo | Justin Johnson

E-66 was initially dispatched alone to a rubbish fire in 34’s first-in. RA 834, following the
loom up arrived on scene and reported a large rubbish fire exposing a commercial building.

December 2020 • 41
 MEMBERS
James F. Gooley, Fireman.
Appointed November 24, 1962. Retired on a disability pension December 1, 1977 from FS 1.
Passed away October 17, 2020.

Richard G. Christensen, Engineer.

Appointed June 17, 1952. Retired on a service pension June 17, 1979 from FS 112.
Passed away October 25, 2020.

Howard M. Rose, Fireman.

Appointed January 28, 1957. Retired on a disability pension March 1, 1973 from OCD Westlake.
Passed away October 27, 2020.

Billy G. Storey, Fireman.

Appointed January 28, 1957. Retired on a service pension September 30, 1978 from FS 92.
Passed away October 28, 2020.

Robert A. Strain, Engineer.

Appointed March 10, 1962. Retired on a service pension June 29, 1992 from FS 80.
Passed away October 31, 2020.

Robert K. Young, Firefighter III.

Appointed February 3, 1958. Retired on a service pension June 29, 1980 from FS 18.
Passed away November 1, 2020.

Francisco M. Aguilar, Firefighter III.

Appointed November 13, 2000. Actively on duty at FS 44.
Passed away November 4, 2020.

Leo F. Van Valkenburg, Engineer.

Appointed June 9, 1947. Retired on a service pension August 1, 1977 from FS 17.
Passed away November 16, 2020.

FAMILY
Annette M. Holt, spouse of Jack D. Holt, passed away October 16, 2020.
Florene Stanton, surviving spouse of Harry G. Stanton, passed away October 19, 2020.
Haruko F. Thiel, surviving spouse of Robert L. Vivian, passed away October 21, 2020.
Margaret A. Brian, surviving spouse of Donald E. Brian, passed away October 26, 2020.
Yolanda Guzman, spouse of Anthony J. Guzman, passed away November 3, 2020.
Connie M. Lea, surviving spouse of Jesse Lea, passed away November 7, 2020.
Barbara A. Schulz, surviving spouse of Albert L. Schultz, passed away November 14, 2020.

42 • December 2020
SHORT STORIES of the thread that held the buttons on his NEW BEDS
If you have ever seen a WWII mov- shirt. Twelve pairs of eyes watched this One morning, FS73 received a call
ie with American fighter planes in it you button pirouette and tumble through the from S&M letting them know that they
would normally see stamped on the side of air and land on the apron. Chief Sorensen were getting new beds delivered in a few
the plane near the cockpit either Japanese turned to Chief Collins and said, “Chief, I hours. The caller asked them to disas-
or Nazi insignias, depending on whether think we need to go now.” I saw and heard semble the old beds and stack the frames
the plane was in the Pacific or European the entire episode. and the mattresses in the parking lot. The
theater, indicating the number of enemy At another Annual Inspection, Rick whole crew got busy and within an hour all
planes the pilot has shot down. More in- Cook, who is a very nice guy, unless you of the mattresses and frames were stacked
signia were a badge of honor for the pilot mention him and the boxer Butter Bean in the parking lot waiting for the new beds.
and five earned him the title of Ace. Major in the same sentence, was standing for in- They finally figured out they had
Richard Bong had forty flags on his P-38. spection. been had at about 1900. It was a mad
Fast forward to 1974, TF26 roll- Deputy Chief Don Anthony, not scramble to get the beds and reassemble
ing south on Western approaching Santa known for his sense of humor, was con- them before it got dark.
Barbara, now Martin Luther King, with ducting the inspection at FS84 and all
Autofireman Bob Degenfelder driving the was going very smoothly; that is until he THE ANIMAL HOUSE
truck. As they approached the intersec- looked at Rick’s driver’s license. Gorilla Hayes, Mongo Gilmore, and
tion an RTD bus suddenly appeared in “You weigh how much?” the Chief Food Giant Meyers were part of a very ex-
the intersection. And that is how Truck 26 asked Rick. clusive group. They were, at various times
earned the honor of having an RTD bus Rick answered, very politely, “It in their careers, assigned to Old FS2 and
painted on the driver’s door. takes a big man to do this job, Chief.” Old FS17. These stations were known, at
Some chief, who had no sense of Wrong answer. It’s not nice to mess different times, as The Animal House, The
either humor or history saw the bus at an with the Bureau Commander but Rick Santa Fe Zoo, and The Eastside Sensitiv-
inspection and ordered it removed. lived to tell about it. ity Training Center. These houses were so
exclusive that you had to be sent there by
ANNUAL INSPECTION A TRADITION IS BORN someone...like a judge. What do you sup-
After annual inspection in 1978, Somewhere, in a galaxy long, long pose these hulking giants, these animals,
Deputy Chief Bill Collins and Assistant ago and far, far away, someone decided to these macho dudes would do after lunch?
Chief Dudley Sorensen were standing in celebrate getting his annual physical out They would watch the soap operas and
front of FS105 congratulating the crew of the way by stopping at the See’s candy they could name all of the characters in
on the good job they did on the inspec- factory and buying enough chocolate to each soap.
tion. Eventually the conversation turned to increase the blood sugar level of the entire
physical fitness and how important it was population of L.A. THE AIR RAID SIREN
for firemen to stay fit and keep their weight After that it became a mandatory In the 1970’s-1980’s, when you
under control. They talked about being put stop, at least it did at 93’s, after each physi- drove into the parking lot at FS105 there
in the “Fat Man’s Club.” You would be- cal. Whether you passed or not was irrel- was a small area of grass on the right side
come a member of this club if you failed evant. What counted was how much candy off the driveway. On the lawn area was a
the weight portion of your annual physi- was coming back to the station. At $4 a pole about two feet in diameter and twen-
cal. When you became a member of this box you could overload the plug buggy, al- ty-five feet tall with a large siren mounted
not so exclusive group you were placed on most to the point of breaking the springs. on the top of the pole.
a weight control program and there were If you failed the weigh in portion This siren was a holdover from late
periodic weigh-ins to make sure you were of the physical you were placed in, what 1950’s-1960’s. It was an air raid siren in
losing poundage. I don’t recall any chiefs was euphemistically called, “The Fat case the Russians ever attacked us. Once a
becoming “made men” as Don Vito Mag- Man’s Club.” Obviously, it wasn’t the of- month, if I remember correctly it was the
gipinto would have said. Thank you, Tony ficial name but that’s what it was known as last Friday of the month, the siren would
Di Domenico. Both Chief Collins and throughout the Department. be tested. It only lasted about 30 seconds
Chief Sorensen were portly gentlemen. At The thing that chapped most guys’ but it felt like eternity. It was loud and it
one point in the conversation, Chief So- hide was that the nurse who weighed you vibrated the windows. Good riddance.
rensen put his hands in his pockets, threw in would have easily exceeded the limit if
his shoulders back and inflated his chest to she were to have come close to the scale. Arthur Sorrentino
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December 2020 • 43
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friend of mine and his wife are from lawn tools, automobiles, and even We always had great conversations
big into the “Green Movement” fire engines. That’s right, the Depart- and I always enjoyed his direct approach
and always try to buy products ment bought one and it will be assigned and opinions.
that are “Earth Friendly.” As an example, at FS 82. The Department was also goin’
all their soaps and shampoos are sulfate- to purchase a fire truck but came to the COWBOY HUMOR
free, which means when you wash your conclusion that most Truckies wouldn’t I was visitin’
hair or hands there’s no suds. So, when remember to recharge the batteries or with my Daughter-
everything is rinsed off and goes down the they’d waste too much time lookin’ for the in-Law last night
drain Mother Nature says “thank you” and exhaust pipe to connect to the station ex- when I asked if
smiles. Of course, there are many other haust system. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have I could borrow a
products he and his wife use that are con- said that. newspaper. She an-
sidered “Green,” includin’ products that Whoa, before you Truckies grab swered, “This is the
are ethically traded and sustainably pro- your rocks, bottles, and flame throwers to 21st century and we
duced and cruelty free. I’m not sure what I protest, come by my place for a group hug don’t waste money on newspapers. Here,
just wrote, but that’s what I read off a label and some B&R chocolate chip ice cream. use my iPad.”
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 IN MEMORY OF FERDINAND
TICHENOR—FIREMAN.
I worked with him at 37s. He was the
Chief’s driver. He was also a fighter pilot. &
shot
up a train in WWII. Maybe he now has real
wings.

Leo Hinkel

Hi John,
I read your fine article in the Octo-
ber issue of the Grapevine dealing with
heat stroke. Being retired from the LAFD
I thought you might be interested in hearing
how we deal with the Summer Heat in Lake
Havasu City.
IN MEMORY OF MELVIN K. Jesse explained that he accidentally opened After 35 years in the LAFD I retired
MARION—CAPTAIN a 2 1/2’ outlet just as the car’s open window in 1995 and moved to Lake Havasu City.
Mel & I conceived, “The shoot-out at was passing by. The guy wanted to fight, but Shortly after arriving my wife and I read an
45,” the big joke of 1962. Story was retold Jesse explained he was busy right now and article in the newspaper stating that the fire
in Grapevine Apri1 2017. He over played to wait around until he was finished. The PD department wished to start a CERT team.
his part as the victim. He was very proud showed up about that time and gave him a We showed up, and here I am 15 years lat-
he did it & enjoyed visualizing it. I was his choice to leave or get arrested. Rest In Peace er as the team leader a position I have held
Captain. He was a very good fireman, acting my friend you were one of a kind and will be since the start.
captain, joker, weight lifter and chiropractor remembered. The one big problem we hear is that
who gave us relief from our pains. I phoned after training the supporting agency doesn’t
him a few months ago and strangely he said, Bob Munoa have anything for them to do and the team
“If I go first you will be the last one left that soon falls apart . That is not the case here,
was in the room during fake shooting.” Keep we were given small tasks at the start and
things stirred up wherever you. So long old IN MEMORY OF CHARLES F. when the members proved their worth, we
buddy. MOLLY—FIREFIGHTER III were assigned more and more tasks till, as
‘Chip’ and I came on the job together. I said in the article, we average over 3000
Leo Hinkel I always appreciated his sense of humor. He volunteer hours a year. As an example, we
had a great smile and always liked to laugh. I just finished staffing the 5th Covid 19 Test-
enjoyed the slight ‘country’ tone in his voice. ing Station here in town.
IN MEMORY OF RICHARD L. CARR— Rest In Peace Chip! As I first said, your article was excel-
FIREFIGHTER III/PARAMEDIC lent dealing with a widely unknown problem.
Dickie could put the RA phone Mike Ross We have lost 2 vacation people this year hik-
through some nightly workouts. Sure felt ing in the desert who ran out of water and
safer during the riots with him and Mike passed away before they could be rescued.
Henley around. Rest in peace Richard. IN MEMORY OF REID D. SKINNER—
ENGINEER Bob Mac Millan
Bill Koenig Reid and I never crossed paths during Battalion 14 ‘C’ Retired
our time on the LAFD. I met him 7 years
later after his retirement through my friend-
IN MEMORY OF JESSE LEA— ship with Wayne and Sue Wiesehan. Reid IN MEMORY OF JOHN C.
ENGINEER is Sue’s Father. When I met him I saw the POLIKAITIS—FIREMAN
I had the pleasure of working with classic pump engineer. I saw him at line-up, August 1968 I was transferred to
Jesse at 12’s, he was on a different shift and crossword puzzle (ink pen) and readers half- Fire station 35 for my second probation-
we worked a lot of SOD together. Jesse was way down his nose but still listening. The ary assignment. John was immediately lik-
one of the real characters around the station Captain informing the troops of a new pol- able. Soft-spoken, steady, always polite and
and was one of the best at ‘WHY DON’T icy and with one respectful but well-placed thoughtful. He drove a diesel Mercedez-
YOU’. I was acting Captain and Jesse was torpedo the air was out of the balloon. Reid Benz sedan to work but he owned and on 4
working SOD, we had a grass fire in 42’s dis- gained respect but did not demand it. He was days he worked his orange orchard in Porter-
trict. We had several lines off Engine 12 and who we all wanted to be. I will miss him. ville, Ca. He was an unassuming solid role
a guy started to drive over the lines. Jesse model for me. It was a time when almost the
stopped him and told him to back up and turn Brian Sandwick entire crew just fit together well. Most of the
around. As he was walking back to the pan- crew were seasoned veterans. John, Marshal
el, he noticed the guy drove over the lines,
50 • December 2020
Willet, Bill Morris, and Ed Chilson were the
veteran firemen and Erwin Woody and El-
mer Nordquist the veteran Engineers. Willy
Friend, the Apparatus Operator, and Gerry
Mac Hale were the younger members. They
all treated me with more respect and dignity
than a rookie ought to expect. John exem-
plified the seasoned firefighter. It was a very
happy time for me.
John lived very near 35’s district and
he once pointed out the Lithuanian church
that he attended. John would often break into
song singing in Lithuanian, the language of
his culture and heritage. To this day I some-
times try to sing along without understand-
ing the exact meaning of the words. Ro-
mobom bisco beganita sussay monyah . . .
la vie gerhi. I did ask him what the words
meant and he just said ‘it’s a little tune about

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So tonight, it is my tribute to John that I sing
that little ditty in his honor. Rombom bisco
beganita sussay monyah . . . la vie gerhi.

Leonard Cole

IN MEMORY OF JOSE M. PEREZ—

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FIREFIGHTER III
I can’t believe this. A man of solid
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Jose Perez my hero and my brother. Jose, you
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LAFD has lost a great soldier. JOB WELL Check out upcoming events
DONE. Gonna miss you so much my friend.
I will always remember the talks and fun
we had together. It hurts inside that you are
gone. But I’ll always remember the friend-
ship we had. GONE BUT NEVER FOR-
GOTTEN. JOSE PEREZ, RIP BROTHER.

Terrance West

IN MEMORY OF ALEC MACKO—

ENGINEER
Alec was a good man. Surely in heav-
en now.

Lumpy

IN MEMORY OF ALEC MACKO—

ENGINEER
Giving the Angels a hard time!

Maria Di Pasa

December 2020 • 51
 Submitted by Frank Borden • Director of Operations, LAFDHS

LAFD HISTORY – The LAFDs CISM team’s deployment to the

World Trade Center in 2001 -- A small team with a big mission

Frank’s note: My Grapevine article for September featured the story of City CISM team and they readily requested that assistance. At the same
the LAFD response to the World Trade Center. Since then I received ad- time senior members of the CISM team were instructed to organize an
ditional information from retired Assistant Chief Dave Badgett about experienced response team that could deploy to New York immediately
the response of the LAFD Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and be prepared to remain on site for at least a week. As noted in the
Team that responded in addition to our Urban Search and Rescue article in the September issue of the Grapevine, the LAFD deployed two
Team. Another first for the LAFD and National response system. Thank teams to New York, the largest team was CATF-1 and this team was al-
you Dave for the story. ready a certified part of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue program,
therefore that team had its travel arranged by FEMA utilizing a military
THE LAFDS CISM TEAM’S DEPLOYMENT TO THE WORLD aircraft. However, the second 23 member CISM team was not a FEMA
TRADE CENTER IN 2001 asset and therefore it did not have the use of a military airlift asset.
A small team with a big mission Therefore arrangements were quickly made to fly the CISM team
Written by Dave Badgett, LAFD Retired Assistant Chief to New York on a chartered commercial aircraft out of LAX, but after
several attempts to depart (while the team actually sat on the aircraft on
Although the 19th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on the the taxiway) the flight was cancelled because it could not be cleared to
World Trade Center has now passed, Frank has asked me to provide a land at any New York airport. After many false starts an advance team
little additional information about the deployment of the department’s of seven CISM members departed for New York on 9/13 on a privately
CISM team to the incident. Most of you know that CISM stands for owned business aircraft that was offered to the LAFD for this purpose.
Critical Incident Stress Management and that the public safety version The aircraft was flown by retired military pilots and it was cleared to
was built on a model that was developed by the U.S. Military. As de- land at a mixed-use military airfield a few hours outside of Manhattan.
signed, the concept is a simple one, to “defuse” emotional and psycho- The advance team leads immediately met with FDNY senior managers
logical injuries to responders before they can become critical. You have and union members and began to help build a program to address the
all seen the numerous articles that have appeared in various fire service significant needs of their responders and the remaining team members
publications in recent years addressing the rise in psychological disor- arrived on 9/15 and began to work within the newly established network.
ders and the alarming rise in fire service member suicides. The fire In the end the CISM team remained on site for a total of 14 days work-
service CISM teams were instituted to combat this evolving problem. ing 12 hour rotating shifts at several sites within the incident “fence
Most of the teams were built around a core of medical professionals, line,” and at other FDNY sites as requested by their department. The
typically Psychologists and specialized clinicians, and completed by team was also requested to meet with multiple members of the NYPD
adding sworn volunteer members. The medical professionals provided and Port Authority Police Officers and with some members of the mili-
formal training and guidance and the sworn personnel provided the tary contingents that were deployed to the site. As the incident wore
“real world” field experience and peer to peer credibility for the teams. on, additional CISM teams arrived from other fire departments and the
Since most firefighters were accustomed to working out troubling issues program grew in scope and complexity and began to receive an increas-
at the “kitchen table,” in a trusted and closed environment, the CISM ing amount of positive comments from the personnel that were seen
teams initially had inconsistent success. However, over time, the pro- and their departments. In a very short amount of time FEMA became
cess improved and became an increasingly recognized tool for most aware of the important role that these CISM teams were performing
departments, including the LAFD. This was not true with the FDNY, and worked with the CISM Task Force Leaders to recognize the CISM
although they had developed a CISM team around the same time that deployment as an official function of the FEMA system. The procedure
other departments did, their team was disbanded prior to 2001. But was expedited and very soon the CISM teams became a formal part of
tragically the FDNY was suddenly faced with the worst loss of uni- the FEMA deployment, much like the USAR teams are. This was the
formed members at a single incident in the history of the American Fire first time that a CISM program was ever adopted by FEMA.
Service. In only a few short moments in time 343 FDNY members You might ask what the CISM team accomplished after interact-
were killed and many more were seriously injured. This created an ing with hundreds of responders, so I’ll provide a few representative
overwhelming level of emotional trauma within their department as uni- samples of the comments that were often shared with team members:
formed members searched for their uniformed relatives and friends in • I can’t believe that you guys came all of the way across the country
the debris in addition to attempting to perform a nearly unimaginable to help us, we really need you, (with many expletives deleted). This from
number of other emergency duties. It quickly became evident that the an openly sobbing FDNY Firefighter that was about 6’4 and 260 pounds,
incident would produce an unheard of level of psychological injuries for surrounded by a group of other FDNY members saying the same thing.
the responders, especially those from the FDNY, and the LAFD’s Fire There were many similar statements made by local responders.
Chief met with his senior staff members to develop a plan to assist them. • I think the CISM function may one day save the lives of some
The FDNY was contacted early on September 11th and offered an LA of these guys because they’ve had a way to unload some of the burden

52 • December 2020
of what they’ve seen and done working here. From a FDNY Battalion
Chief.
• I’m not sure how we would have handled some of the many chal-
lenges that we’ve been faced with if we didn’t have your team to help.
From a FDNY Battalion Chief when talking about their preparations for
their many funerals.
• We never really thought that CISM would need to be a separate
function at a large-scale incident like this but now it’s obvious, we had
expected the USAR teams to bring their own personnel and take care of
themselves. From a FEMA representative.

The following personnel were members of the LAFD’s team
and, like most of us who responded to that incident, each of them have LAFD Chaplain George Negrete
many memories from the deployment, some good and others that are preparing to meet the challenge
not. That said, if you’d like to know more I’m sure that any of them will
willingly share.

NAME RANK ASSIGNMENT

Badgett, John Assistant Chief Training Division
Basheer, Aquil Inspector I Central Industrial Unit
Brakeman, Jerry Director EAP UFLAC
Castillo, Mike Captain II Fire Station 66-B
Cooper, Kwame Captain II Planning Section
Cummings, Wendy FF/Lead PM Fire Station 10-B
Duyao, Gwen CISM Coordinator Fire Chief’s Office
Forrest, Don Inspector I UFLAC
Fukuda, Lloyd Inspector I Research Unit LAFD CISM Members Jack Reiss, Mike
Gerlich, Stacy FF/Lead PM Disaster Prep Unit Castillo and Rick Godinez at the pile
Gibson, Greg Battalion Chief Public Safety Section
Godinez, Rick Captain I Community Svcs Section
Jones, Deron Inspector I Valley Fire Prevention Unit
Kaplan, Howard Captain I Fire Safety Education Unit
Kilpatrick, R.J. Captain I Quality Improvement Unit
Leon, Daniel A/O Fire Station 26-B
Martin, Ed FF III OCD-A
Negrete, George Engineer DTFH Staff
Reiss, Jack Captain I Valley FPB
Scott, Robert Psychologist I Stress Mgmt Program
Underwood, Phil Captain II Fire Station 94-A
Van Leifde, Christian Monsignor LAFD Lead Chaplain
White, John Captain II Accounting FDNY Firefighter physically and mentally exhausted

One of several large memorials

A grim discovery on the pile by FDNY firefighters placed in the area around the WTC

December 2020 • 53
 The LAFD CISM Team after returning home receiving acknowledgements at LAFD Headquarters for a job well done

FIREBOAT 2 MODEL DONATION now so it will be safe. Larry and his wife Rhonda drove all the way from
Last year a model builder, Larry Bowers and son of an LAFD Nebraska to donate the boat in person. We gladly accepted it at that time
Fireman who worked on Old Boat2 during the war years in the 1940’s and plan for a big event later. This model is museum quality and unique.
came to the LAFDHS with an offer to build a WWII vintage model The detail is awesome. There will never be another one like it and will
of the boat. Larry wanted to make the model in memory of his father. be part of our museum display for all to see and appreciate.
Larry brought photos of some of his model work and they were very
impressive so we were excited about the project. We provided Larry THE PASSING OF BILL ROLLAND
with as much documentation that we had on the boat at that time and One of our original LAFDHS Board members and benefactors
Larry returned home in Nebraska to start work. We were able to provide Bill Rolland passed away in September. Bill was in the US Army dur-
more photos and answers to his questions through emails. He wanted the ing the Korean War and joined the LAFD in1957. He was awarded the
model to be exactly right. LAFD Medal of Valor for a rescue he was involved in during the Man-
He was able to recreate the boat and all its equipment including deville mudslides in 1969 where he came close to losing his life. He
using various items and tools and a 3 D printer for items like the engines established the William Rolland Educational Institute at the Hollywood
and pumps. Remember that today we do not have any retired members Museum. He always thought that our museums would be constantly
available to us who worked on the boat at that time for their information. evolving and moving forward.
We are thankful for the information provided by retired Fireboat Pilots
Frank Baker and Bill Dahlquist and retired Captain Tom Moran for their LAFDHS WEBSITE – CHECK GALLERIES FOR HISTORIC
input. PHOTOS
After more than 900 hundred hours Larry finished the model Thanks Engineer Don Nash for building our LAFDHS website
and it was featured on a PBS program in Nebraska. It has also been on with photos for the new Gallery section. Please take a look at all the his-
display. We had planned a media event for Larry to donate the model to toric photos Don has added. He is one of our Board members and expert
our Historical Society in August of this year but because of the virus in photo archiving. He also has a great background on LAFD history.
we postponed it. We are still planning a media event later in 2021, but lafdmuseum.org
Larry wanted to bring the boat out sometime in September 2020 for

Frank Borden presenting Larry Bowers with a Certificate of Appreciation

Larry Bowers admiring his work built in memory of his father from the LAFD Historical Society at the Harbor Fire Museum

54 • December 2020
 LOS ANGELES FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 7, 2020

CALL TO ORDER discussion or objections. EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Jeff Cawdrey called the Meeting Motion carried to ratify the September 2 The Board entered into Executive Session
of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. at 10:40 a.m.
Firemen’s Relief Association to order at The Board adjourned from Executive
10:10 a.m. (Today’s meeting conducted PRESIDENT’S REPORT Session at 11:30 a.m.
via conference call and in person due to
National Emergency of Coronavirus) 1) Jeff Cawdrey provided a pension meeting Member updates were discussed during
update which referred to furloughs on City Executive Session. No actions were taken.
ROLL CALL civilian employees. He indicated that this
furlough did not affect pension employees. VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
MEMBERS PRESENT: He indicated that Ruben Navarro had
Jeff Cawdrey, President referred to the 2% option and stated that he 1) Chris Stine stated that they will draw
Chris Stine, Vice President wanted to hear from other organizations if five names for the Ad Hoc Presidential
Trustee Gene Bednarchik they would consider offering medical plan Compensation Committee. The Senior
Trustee Steve Berkery coverage to those people that did not opt Trustee will be the Chairman of the
Trustee Chris Bustamante into the 2%. Committee. Those chosen were:
Trustee Jim Duffy Juan Albarran
Trustee J.D. Fox 2) Jeff Cawdrey indicated that the Pension Gene Bednarchik
Trustee Jeff Halloran Department has requested additional Jim Duffy
Trustee Joe Vigil information related to the dependent John Jacobsen
Trustee John Jacobsen verification process on domestic Mike Sailhamer
Trustee Rick Godinez partnerships and children of domestic
Trustee Craig White partnerships. He stated that they are EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Trustee Frank Aguirre requesting a report with additional data,
Trustee Tim Freeman like names and number of dependents. 1) Todd Layfer provided an update on
Trustee Gayle Sonoda the Trustee Election and indicated that
Trustee Danny Wu 3) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the Covid 19 October 15th is the deadline for Trustees
Trustee Steve Tufts – Pension Worker’s Comp law changes and how it to submit their intent to run. He indicated
Trustee Tim Larson – Pension affects LAFRA. that we will place notices in the October
Trustee Juan Albarran - Pension and November Grapevine. He stated that
Todd Layfer - Executive Director 4) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the Drill Tower voting goes from October 23rd through
Liberty Unciano – Controller/Treasurer Class presentation and indicated that there November 23rd.
are 50 recruits graduating He reported that
MEMBERS ABSENT: all 50 have joined as associate members 2) Todd Layfer referred to Open Enrollment
Trustee Kenneth Breskin and are enrolled on the Medical Plan. and indicated that it is happening now
Trustee Henry Gasbarri through the end of October.
Trustee Tyler Tomich 5) Jeff Cawdrey indicated that Diane Vigil
Trustee Mike Sailhamer approached him about Light the Night 3) Todd Layfer presented a flag box
which is an East Coast National Fallen produced by our new vendor, Onfire
INVOCATION & Flag Salute Firefighter Memorial where they light up Woodworks.
fire stations and buildings. He indicated
Rick Godinez led the invocation. Frank that Diane contacted the Mayor’s Office, 4) Todd Layfer asked all Trustees to
Aguirre led the flag salute. Fire Chief and LAX and was able to submit their expenses.
get approval to light up the City with
RATIFICATION OF MINUTES lights honoring our fallen firefighters. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
He indicated that we were able to obtain REPORT
Jeff Cawdrey entertained a motion to several photos which will be placed on our
ratify the September 2, 2020 Board website. A big thanks to Diane Vigil for John Jacobsen presented the following
Meeting Minutes. Steve Berkery moved. organizing this event. motions.
Frank Aguirre seconded. There was no The committee recommends and I so
December 2020 • 55
move to divide our Large Cap Growth of $45,128.87 retired members. There was no discussion
Index Fund asset allocation between the The Estate Planning benefit in the amount or objections.
Vanguard Growth Index and the Poland of $6,600
Focus Group Strategy. There was no The Life & Accident Death Benefits in the Motion carried to advance funds for
discussion or objections. amount of $12,000 both active and retired members.
The Relief Death Benefits in the amount
Motion carried to divide our Large Cap of $30,000 BYLAW COMMITTEE REPORT
Growth Index Fund asset allocation
between the Vanguard Growth Index There was no discussion or objections. Jeff Cawdrey stated that there are no
and the Poland Focus Group Strategy. Bylaw amendments for this year’s Trustee
Motion carried to pay the above Relief election.
John Jacobsen indicated that Beacon benefits.
Pointe is suggesting that we rebalance our SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
portfolio next year and is recommending Steve Berkery read the names of members REPORT
a private equity build out to a company who recently passed and asked for a
called Charles Bank. He indicated that this moment of silence from the Board. Rick Godinez indicated that the
is a leveraged buyout strategy. committee has discussed canceling the
MEMORIALS 2020 Scholarship since the applicants have
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Richard L. Carr already started school. He also indicated
REPORT Jesse Lea that they discussed the possibility of
John C. Polikaitis inviting those applicants back for the 2021
Frank Aguirre presented the following Theodore R. Stevens Scholarship Program. Other options are
motions. David W. Sloan also under consideration.
Fred G. Haarman
The committee recommends and I so MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
move to pay the usual and customary bills ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
in the amount of $1,291,103.60. There was
no discussion or objections. Steve Berkery presented the following Rick Godinez reported that the online
motions. auction opens this Tuesday and will run
Motion carried to pay the usual and for two weeks. He provided updates on
customary bills in the amount of The committee recommends and I so the ongoing fundraising programs with
$1,291,103.60. move to accept the donations in the Muertos Coffee and the Pasadena Human
amount of $1,562 to the Widows, Orphans Society.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE REPORT & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. There was
no discussion or objections. SETTING DATES
Frank Aguirre presented the following
motion. Motion carried to accept the donations 1) Hook & Ladder (CANCELLED)
in the amount of $1,562 to the Widows, 2) Ray Van Blarcom Memorial – Oct. 24th
The committee recommends and I so move Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. 3) LAFRA Open House – Nov. 7th
to approve the medical plan bills totaling (CANCELLED)
$833,469.39. There was no discussion or The committee recommends and I so 4) LAFRA Holiday Dinner Dance –
objections. move to approve the financial assistance Dec. 12th (CANCELLED)
applications for surviving spouses, active
Motion carried to approve the Medical and retired members. There was no ADJOURNMENT
Plan bills totaling $833,469.39. discussion or objections.
Jeff Cawdrey entertained a motion
RELIEF COMMITTEE REPORT Motion carried to approve the financial to adjourn. Juan Albarran so moved.
assistance applications for surviving Frank Aguirre seconded. There was no
Steve Berkery presented the following spouses, active and retired members. discussion and no objections.
motion.
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE Motion carried to adjourn. The Board
The committee recommends and I so REPORT of Trustees meeting adjourned at 12:21
move to pay: p.m.
The committee recommends and I so
The Sick & Injury benefits in the amount move to advance funds for both active and Jeff Cawdrey, President
56 • December 2020
 Donations to Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund

BPX ENERGY GARY T. SHELFORD from the Simi Valley Breakfas Klatch
- Wednesday Group
JOAN A. PETERSON in memory of Richard G. Peterson
MARIA DI PISA in memory of Alec Macko
NETWORK FOR GOOD
JOHN GENES in honor of Widows, Orphans, & Disabled
MICHAEL ARTHUR Firefighter’s Fund

BEVERLY J. ANDRADE in memory of retired engineer, EDWARD GONZALEZ in memory of Debbie Gonzalez
John Lahickey
KEITH GORDON in appreciation of LAFD Fire Station 37
BEVERLY J. ANDRADE in memory of retired captain,
Robert E. Engel SHARON HARRISON

THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND PHONG HUYNH

AMANDA DAVIES in memory of James Ragsdale BRIAN KATZ

KIRK P. BINGHAM from the Simi Breakfast Klatch KODAMA in honor of retired fire chief, Wes Shundo
- Thursday Group
CHARLOTTE LACEY
FIRE STATION #75 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
JOHN MANNINO
FIRE STATION #18 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
DARYL TISINGER in memory of Mike Mercado
DEAN E. LANGE in memory of James A. Chatterton
“Classmate” KAY WILSON in memory of William Alvarez

mail:
phone: visit:
P.O. Box 41903
(800) 244-3439 www.LAFRA.org
Los Angeles CA 90041

December 2020 • 57
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6368. VACATION GRAND CANYON/ WIL- with all amenities- Laundry &
RENTALS LIAMS, ARIZONA. 4 bed, BBQ. 13,000 sq.ft. lot. 3 car
CRAIG SANFORD HEAT- 3 bath Historic Home one boat-deep garage. 3 miles
ING & AIR - Free estimates, AWESOME BIG BEAR- 50 block from Route 66. WALK from launch ramp. Close to
residential, commercial. Great yards from Snow Summitt to everything! 8 person MAX. downtown shops & restau-
rates for LAFD and LAPD. chair lifts: 3 bdrm, 2 bath. 4 No special events. Gorgeous rants. View of the lake. Quiet
Toll free (877) 891-1414, cable TVs, WiFi, BBQ, Fire- house. Unique property. street in good neighborhood.
(661) 298-3070, FAX (661) place, washer/dryer. Includes www.HistoricYellowHouse. No pets. No smoking. Snow-
298-3069. State License No. linens, sleeps 8. Winter: 2 nite com bird rates. Call Mike (661)
527114 min. $250/weekends; $200/ Listed on National Register of 510-6246
Mon-Thurs. plus $75 cleaning Historic Places Grand Canyon
FIRE FAMILY ESTATE fee. Contact Ron (626) 833- Railway, Bearizona, Elephant LAKE HAVASU AMAZING
SALES – Call us when a loved 3437 or email: espinoza.ron@ Rocks Golf Course. Call LAKEVIEW POOL HOME.
one passes, moves to a nurs- gmail.com Kerry-Lynn Moede (602) 818- 1800 sq.ft. built 2018, 3 bed, 2
ing facility or downsizes. Our 6559 JDMoede@aol.com bath, sleeps 8. (King, Queen,
professional staff can handle AZ - VACATION RENTALS. Full 2xTwin). Fully furnished w/
every aspect of estate liquida- Home to Spring Training, Bar- GUEST CABIN IN linens, WiFi, cable TV, laundry,
tion. We have worked with rett Jackson Auto Auction, and CHATSWORTH. Behind large kitchen, BBQ, 2 car
many fire families and are here Arabian Horse Show – West- closed gate. 1 bedroom, 1-1/2 garage, inside boat storage.
to help. Rebecca Martin, (818) World. Two homes. baths, full living room and 3 miles from launch ramp. No
216-3637 1. Walking distance to Sloan kitchen plus fireplace. Pet ok. pets / no smoking. Call Karen
www.firefamilyestatesales. Park - Chicago Cubs Spring One person only. $1500 per (661) 965-0542.
com Training Fields, 3+2 - Pool - month, includes utilities.
Putting Green – Mesa (818)590-4479. LAKE HAVASU LANDING.
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ING & CONSTRUCTION 2. Walking distance to Scott- HAVASU/BOATERS. BA, Furnished, Direct-TV,
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nance ,construction water- drive to Salt River Talking Stick key, w/d, WiFi, Dish, gas bbq, ing, Casino, Market, Launch
proofing solutions Fields and Tempe Diablo Sta- 1/2 mile to Windsor launch, Ramp, Marina, Off Road
Kevin Lockhart 18 A dium. 3+1 - Old Town Scotts- covered gated boat parking, Trails, Gated, No Smoking/
(661)810-4980 dale @scottsdale76th 3 nites $450, $100 for each Pets, $275 Weekday, $795
lic #536528 Call us – Rod, FS-56B or additional nite- cleaning in- Weekend Fr-Sat, $1895 Week
58 • December 2020
7 Days, Maid $100, Resort furnished, 2 TVs, DVDs, WiFi, MAMMOTH LAKES - One Month, Maid $150, 11%
TOT fee 25% of total bill, bring towels/linens, fireplace. Full bedroom, extremely charming TOT(STR2019-0002), Up
pillows and sheets, (310) 418- kitchen. Walk to Gondola wildflower condo. Full ameni- Charge for Concerts, No
1577, daggertooth@aol.com Village and shuttle. Complex ties, close to shuttle. Antiques, Smoking/Pets,
has pool, spa, sauna, laundry. art, satellite TV, fireplace. (310) 418-1577, dagger-
LARGE LAKE HAVASU Winter $355/night, Summer Sleeps 4. Winter $110, Sum- tooth@aol.com
HOME FOR RENT – 5 $240/night, plus cleaning. mer $85 plus cleaning fees.
bedroom, 3 bath, 2900 sqft Includes city bed tax. No pets, Call Bill Clark (818) 371-6722 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
home with amenities & pool no smoking. Dory Jones (310) Email: shakesong@aol.com Romantic Chalet Family
that easily sleeps 14+ people. 918-0631 or Kelly Corcoran getaway. 3 bed/2 bath plus
Centrally located, 1 mile from (310) 619-5355 MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET: loft. Sleeps 8–10. Cable TV,
the lake, close to downtown Studio/loft, 2 bath, king bed, washer/dryer, microwave,
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com/4648549ha to Canyon Lodge. DVD, Cable, back trail. 2 night minimum. $115 per night plus cleaning.
Call Julie 818-268-7906 for Wifi, Pool, Spa, Rec. Room, Winter $100/nite, $125 Fri, Sat Call Shawn or Rose Agnew
special firefighter family rates. BBQ. Winter $175 Sun - Thurs & Holidays. Summer $60/nite. at (661) 250-9907 or (661)
$195 Fri /Sat Holiday Periods. Plus $120 cleaning & linens. 476-6288.
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RESORT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ing. No Smoking or Pets. Call 5788. WATERFRONT RIVER-
waterfront house, boat, moor- Craig Yoder (909) 948-3659. HOUSE ON THE LAGOON
ing out front, fully furnished, MAMMOTH SEASONS 4 OF THE COLORADO RIVER
laundry, gas BBQ, launch MAMMOTH CONDO. Up- CONDO. Cozy 1 bedroom for rent. Beautiful family home-
ramp, gated community, gro- dated 2 bedroom 1 bath old condo with full-size pullout 5 bedrooms, large bonus room
cery store, hardware store. No mammoth/ eagle lodge area. couch and bonus room with for kids, 4 1/2 baths,Sleeps
pets, no smoking. Email Kathy Sleeps 6. Fully equipped twin size bunkbed that com- 15. Fully loaded with top of the
at scarkj@yahoo.com or call kitchen, wifi, pool, spa, laun- fortably sleeps 4 adults and 2 line appliances. Private launch
(760) 858-4470 dry. Walk to restaurants, bars, children. Conveniently located ramp. No pets. No smoking.
stores, park and trolly. Winter 15 min walk between the Vil- Contact: Gigi (714)454-0922
LAKE HAVASU LANDING $150 summer $130 plus clean- lage and Canyon Lodge at 244 (Spouse-LAFD) for special fire-
RESORT BEACHFRONT ing fee, holiday rates vary, Lakeview Blvd. Visit https:// fighter family rates. Check out
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yard. 4 bed/2 bath, fully fur- (714) 697-2587 reviews. $125/night; off-peak
nished. DirectTV/DVD/WiFi, (May, June, Oct, Nov): $100/
pool table, laundry, BBQ. MAMMOTH CONDO AT THE night; cleaning: $100. Bobby
Gated community with casino, WOODLANDS - Spacious (310) 350-5552.
groceries, marina, launch ramp & sunny. 2 bedroom, loft, & For
and off-road trails. No pets, no 2 baths. Sleeps 8. Cable MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
smoking. $350 Bowen/Garner
email:
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Snake River, Grand Tetons, Terry Imlay (949)322-3473 or $100. Non smoking complex. please
Yellowstone, World Class Ski- (949)458-0768 Joel Parker, LAFD retired.
email: cat25sailor@gmail.
ing. Call (818) 207-0811 LAFD
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ing distance to Broadway St,
BA, Furnished, WiFi, Cable,
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Queen bunk, & trundle, Nicely hockey and NFL stadium. Eric Santiago
Winter $120, Summer $90, furnished with high-end appli- Contact Wayne, LAFD @
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No Smoking, (310) 540-4648, Washer/Dryer in the unit. and price.
pvignery@aol.com, (310) 418-
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 Engine 44

Engine Company No. 44

Circa 1924
Engineer James Harry McKnight, second from the right
Source: Jayne Maureen McKnight, Daughter of Fireman James Harry
McKnight, Granddaughter of Engineer James Wayne McKnight

Engine 44. Present Day Crew. From left to right: Captain Ed Elguea, FF/PM
Engine Company No. 44. “A” Platoon. July 31, 1938. Engineer C. V. Frank Aguilar, Firefighter III Alex Makovy, Engineer Greg Stonebreaker, Fire-
Brink, Captain E. B. Wilson, F. E. Tyler, F. M. Ball. Source: LAFD Photo fighter III Jose Rodriguez, Firefighter III Joe LaMarre. Photo | David Blaire

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Aguilar family during this
tragic time. Frank, may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.
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