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Fire Dept. hosts annual Civilian Employee Recognition Awards.

On May 22, the LAFD honored its civilian employees. The event took place at Dodger Stadium...

Chief Terrazas joins FS 20 on Christmas Day.

LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas turned in his white Chief’s helmet for an orange Task Force Commander helmet as he worked the Christmas holiday...

Everyday Heroes in Action

The Club recognizes the contributions of the City Employees, like Firefighters and Police Officers, who watch over us.

3 Pass Away From Coronavirus

In the span of approximately two weeks, the City announced that three of its public safety employees...

Chief Terrazas joins FS 26 on Christmas Day.

LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas turned in his white Chief’s helmet as he worked a shift on Christmas as a Task Force Commander...

4 Succumb to COVID

Four first responders from LAPD, LAFD increase total to eight during the pandemic. May they rest in peace...

2 Succumb to COVID

Two first responders from the LAPD increase total to ten during the pandemic. May they rest in peace...

Remembering Ray Guerrero

Last month, Alive! reported on the COVID-related death of PSR Raymond Guerrero, a 911 Operator with 24 years of City service. He died Jan. 7. He is survived by his wife, Debra, also a PSR, and two daughters. Some of his former colleagues in the LAPD/Communications Division shared their memories of Ray...

St. Baldrick’s Goes Online: March 14-28

St. Baldrick’s head-shaving parties – a significant national charitable event for the LAFD and LAPD – have gone virtual for 2021. In normal times, St. Baldrick’s invites people to have their heads shaved...

St. Baldrick’s Goes Online

St. Baldrick’s head-shaving parties – a significant national charitable event for the LAFD and LAPD – have gone virtual for 2021...