Category Archives: In the News

The best fire station cooks in Southern California are invited to show off their skills and test their mettle against Capts. Craig Nielsen and Mark Curry of the L.A. Fire Department. Firefighter Chefs By Steve Lopez June 30, 2012, 4:04 … read more ›

Cummings family at confirmation Chief Brian Cummings, a 31-year veteran of the LAFD, was confirmed by City Council on September 16, 2011. Nominated by Mayor Villaraigosa after serving as interim Chief, he was also Chief of Staff to Chief Millage … read more ›

Brentwood Man Honored by Local Fire Station Marc Jacoby is recognized for the extensive time and money he has given. By Nima Maghame Email the author August 15, 2011   Brentwood native Marc Jacoby and his late wife, Terry Lynn, … read more ›

Held on March 3, 2011 FSI honors John Cappon Capt. Daniel Curry sings the National Anthem Fire Foundation Board Chair Ron Rogers, Lisa Specht, Councilmember Bill Rosendahl Medal of Merit honoree Capt. Floyd Camacho and guests Lifetime Achievement Award Capt. … read more ›

Playing with fire Op-Ed by Jim Newton In recent years, as the city of Los Angeles has spiraled into deeper and deeper financial trouble, leaders have argued that they are cutting back nonessential city services to preserve the government’s most … read more ›

by Rick Orlov The Los Angeles Fire Department is often treated like the stepchild of public safety agencies. It is among the first to get cut – witness the modified staffing plan – and among the last to see services … read more ›