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VALOR is the Los Angeles Fire Department’s annual awards ceremony honoring exemplary LAFD members for outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty.

Experience an inspiring evening celebrating the extraordinary men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner on the field at Dodger Stadium, and a memorable awards program honoring firefighters who respond to our city’s 9-1-1 calls with unwavering dedication.

Guests will have the chance to meet these heroes, explore LAFD vehicles, and experience exclusive fire department demonstrations. Register today and join the LAFD Foundation for the most impactful LAFD event of the year.

  • WHEN: November 13, 2025
  • WHERE: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • TIME: 4:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Program Begins | 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Valor 2025 Honorees

  • Medal of MeritCaptain I Christopher Sebourn
  • Medal of MeritCaptain I Daniel Lievense
  • Medial of MeritCaptain I Matthew Lievense
  • Special Commendation - Firefighter III Armen Chalian
  • Special Commendation – Firefighter III Daniel Nakamura
  • Special Commendation – Engineer David Roberts
  • Special Commendation – Firefighter III Joseph Coleman
  • Special Commendation – Firefighter III Kari Field
  • Special Commendation – Firefighter III Andrew Talley
  • Special Commendation – Firefighter III Darren Lloyd
  • Unit of the Year - Critical Incident Planning & Training Section (CIPTS)
  • Community Impact AwardLos Angeles Dodgers
  • Corporate Impact AwardGenesis Motor, LLC

Thank you to our sponsors!

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tara Gurlides at tara@supportlafd.org.