Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

FIREFIGHTER OF THE MONTH Firefighter/Paramedic Darrell Little This March marks Firefighter/Paramedic Little’s fifth year with the LAFD. Little is assigned to Fire Station 57 in South Los Angeles, mere blocks from his current residence and a few streets away from his childhood home.... Surprisingly, he is one of only a handful of active LAFD members who live and work in the neighborhood where they grew up. Little’s current assignment was not coincidental. He requested the opportunity to work here shortly after completing paramedic school three and a half years ago. The community served by Station 57 is one of the LAFD’s busiest. In 2021, Station 57 responded to more than 12,000 emergency calls. It is also an area plagued by 9-1-1 calls related to violence. Little and his station mates confront a daily reality that tests their stamina, skills, and fortitude. It takes a certain type of character to want to work in this area willingly. We see a significant number of incidents that are really disheartening, explained Little. I’ve been on calls where it's people I know lost to gun violence or an overdose. It’s not easy, not by a long shot. But my roots are here. Many of the people I care about live in these neighborhoods. Little was a junior in high school when he decided on his dream job. As a multi-sport athlete, he was interested in pursuing a career that allowed him to stay physically active while helping others. One afternoon, I dropped by Fire Station 94 to ask a few questions about becoming a firefighter. They encouraged me to join the Cadet program, and the rest is history, explained Little. Read the whole profile on Firefighter/Paramedic Little by clicking the link in our bio or visit supportLAFD.org. #LAFD #firefighterofthemonth #LAFDFoundation #supportlafd See more

Congratulations to Kristin Crowley on being nominated as the next Fire Chief of the Los Angeles City Fire Department! Crowley is currently the LAFD’s Acting Administrative Operations Chief Deputy and Fire Marshal. Upon confirmation by the City Council, Crowley will make history as the first female to lead the LAFD. Deputy Chief Crowley is slated to accept the reigns from Chief Ralph Terrazas, who intends to retire in March of this year after 39 years of life-saving ...service to the people of Los Angeles. Please join us in wishing Deputy Chief Crowley the best of luck as she takes this next step in her prestigious career. #LAFD #LAFDchief #firefighters #losangelesfiredepartment #lafdfoundation See more

Wishing a safe and joyous new year to all. Here’s hoping 2022 brings brighter days. #HappyNewYear #2022 #LAFD #LAFDfoundation #SupportLAFD : Mike Meadows

Seriously though, please donate now. #LAFD #SupportLAFD #lafdfoundation

Your LAFD responds to an emergency every 35 seconds. This holiday season, you can help us make a difference for friends and neighbors in moments of distress. Here are some of the familiar faces you will see over the next few weeks who believe in the work that we do.... Please join them and support the LAFD Foundation. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our firefighters and paramedics have the tools they need to keep our communities safe. Please donate today. Click the link in our bio or visit supportLAFD.org to give now. #supportLAFD #lafdfoundation See more

FIREFIGHTER OF THE MONTH Firefighter III Brent Stephens Firefighter Stephens is a five-year veteran of the LAFD currently assigned to Fire Station 3 in Downtown LA. Station 3 handles many metropolitan incident types such as high-rise fires, apartment fires, transportation accidents, elevator rescues, and a seemingly endless stream of medical emergencies. ... As far back as he could recall, there was never any doubt. Brent Stephens knew he was destined to become a firefighter. As a young boy, he would often visit his grandfather, who was assigned to the fireboat which serviced the port of Los Angeles for nearly 80 years. The stories my grandfather told about life as a firefighter captivated me and lit the spark that drove me to pursue my dream, shared Stephens. He was a hero, my hero, and I wanted to be just like him. Stephens transferred to Station 3 nearly a year ago, during the height of the pandemic. When I first arrived [at Station 3], Downtown still had that eerie ghost town-vibe, explained Stephens. Little by little, it’s been fascinating to watch this community come back to life. As downtown traffic and activity inch closer to the pre-pandemic pace, Stephens and his colleagues have witnessed the LAFD’s incident rates soar. In fact, Stephens and the Station 3 crew have handled close to 300 more emergency calls than this same time last year. Stephens’ role is affectionately referred to as utility player since he rotates between the engine, ladder truck, and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance assignments. His skillset, versatility, and infectious positive attitude make him a valued member of the Station 3 family. Firefighter III Brent Stephens was selected as Firefighter of the Month for his outstanding service and the compassionate approach he applies to his duties. Click the link in our bio or visit supportLAFD.org to read Firefighter Stephens’ full profile. #FirefighterOfTheMonth #LAFD #SupportLAFD #lafdfoundation See more

THANK YOU to Pauley Perrette for being part of the LAFD family and helping us raise funds for life-saving tools and equipment! What better way to give back and help your community?! Pauley is the first of many familiar faces to share this important call to action. #StayTuned ... Please donate today. Click the link in our bio or visit supportLAFD.org to give now. #LAFD #SupportLAFD #lafdfoundation See more

The latest LAFD gear for less Only for a limited time! Score a reusable tote and graphic tee for just $35. Proceeds secure life-saving tools and equipment that help firefighters keep our communities safe. ... Click the link in our bio, or visit supportLAFD.shop today! #LAFD #SupportLAFD #lafdfoundation See more

FIREFIGHTER OF THE MONTH FF/PM Rhonie Topinio Rhonie is living his childhood dream as firefighter and paramedic with the LAFD. In second grade, members from a nearby fire station paid a visit to Rhonie’s school. He recalls being awed by their safety presentation, marveling at their turnout equipment, climbing on the fire truck, but most importantly, he was struck by the firefighters’ friendliness.... From that day forward, I knew I wanted to be a firefighter. Nothing was going to change my mind, expressed Rhonie. Rhonie is now in his third year with the @losangelesfiredepartment, and his second year assigned to Station 4 in the Arts District. Working at Station 4 is wild, shared Rhonie. It’s such a unique experience because of our great crew, the area we serve, and the surprising sense of community. Between the jails and Union Station, we see a ton of medical calls, and there’s never a dull moment. According to Captain Gayle Sonoda, FF/PM Topinio is exactly the type of member you want on your team. He’s a hard worker, shows initiative, actively seeks opportunities to learn and improve, and he always seems to have a great attitude - even when he’s exhausted, remarked Captain Sonoda. Thanks to Marathon Petroleum, Rhonie and the crew at Station 4 are receiving a $500 station sponsorship. They plan to apply the sponsorship towards technology upgrades in their apparatus bay. Click the link in our bio to read the full profile on FF/PM Rhonie Topinio. #lafd #losangelesfiredepartment #firefighterofthemonth #lafdfoundation See more

The crew at Station 9 received a heartwarming surprise for National First Responders Day! A group of volunteers dubbed the Happy Quilters donated their time, materials and talent to create a one-of-kind quilt for each firefighter injured during the massive Boyd St. explosion. Gestures like this go a long way towards showing our firefighters that their life-saving work is appreciated.... THANK YOU to Gina and her dedicated quilting crew for their thoughtful expression of support. #lafd #lafdfoundation #losangeles #firstresponders #gratitude #quilt #quilting #NationalFirstRespondersDay See more

THANK YOU to the gracious members of California Zion Church for your heartfelt support of our firefighters! We appreciatethe outpouring of appreciation on this National First Responders Day. #lafd #lafdfoundation #losangeles #firstresponders #gratitude #NationalFirstRespondersDay

VALOR is the LAFD’s annual awards ceremony honoring firefighters for outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. This signature event would not be possible with generous support from our incredible VALOR sponsors and partners. THANK YOU to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, and everyone sponsoring this virtual event honoring our LAFD heroes.... : Austin Gebhardt

Fascinating CNN article by Francesca Giuliani-Hoffman on the RS3 firefighting robot secured by the LAFD Foundation : https://www.cnn.com//first-firefighting-robot-i/index.html

VALOR is the LAFD’s annual award ceremony to honor firefighters who have courageously gone above and beyond the call of duty. In these uncertain times, it’s important to recognize the life-saving work of our LAFD heroes. Please don’t forget to mark your calendar for November 5. THANK YOU to our presenting sponsors @dodgers and @harborfreight for your generous support of the 2020 VALOR Awards. ... THANK YOU to Air Lease Corporation and Unibail Rodamco Westfield for your Platinum Level Sponsorship! #valor #lafd #losangelesfiredepartment #valorawards #dodgers #lafdfoundation : Chris Eckenrode See more

Today, the @losangelesfiredepartment unveiled the RS3 a state-of-the-art firefighting robot! This robot is a force multiplier that can be used in a variety of large-scale scenarios that are either too dangerous or risky for firefighters. The RS3 is an incredible resource for battling commercial fires, fires involving combustible metals, hazmat incidents, tanker truck fires, and oil refinery fires. ... THANK YOU to the Tides Foundation and the Musk Foundation for your generous support. Your donations helped fund this amazing new technology. #lafd #losangelesfiredepartment #fire #firerobot : @Imageworksphotography See more

Tomorrow is Amazon #PrimeDay! Did you know that when you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation?! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-2007326

Shoutout to the amazing @ktla5news morning crew for showing love and support for our #lafd heroes! Posted @withregram @meganhenderson Proud supporters of our LAFD! It’s wildfire season and we couldn’t be more grateful to our hero firefighters who keep us safe. Grab a shirt by @lafdfoundation to help pay for the tools and gear they so desperately need right now. Thank you to @ktlagayle for picking up a few for us. Visit: www.supportlafd.org to get yours now. #LAFDstrong #lafd

When we talk about being LAFD Strong, we’re referring to our collective strength, our commitment to teamwork, and our sense of LAFD family. When you wear one of these shirts, you help spread this positive mentality, and we truly appreciate it. -Captain Jason Powell Go to SupportLAFD.shop to get your LAFD strong tee today. Proceeds help the @lafdfoundation secure tools and important safety equipment our firefighters need now. ... #lafd #losangelesfiredepartment #lafdstrong #fire #supportourfirefighters #lafdfoundation See more

https://www.facebook.com/LAFC/videos/698353197458146/ Congratulations to Engineer Robert Medrano for being recognized by our amazing partners at Los Angeles Football Club!

Candid and incredible shots from the LAFD Search and Rescue Task Force 9 deployed to Chico, CA, for the North Complex Fire. This specialized team of humans and canines had the sobering responsibility of searching remote areas for deceased victims. In the process of carrying out their assignment, task force members also extinguished hot spots and cleared dozens of access roads.... The chainsaws and other tools relied on for this special assignment are the same critically important resources needed to protect Los Angeles from the threat of wildfires. In fact, brush clearance tool kits are at the top of the LAFD Foundation’s immediate funding priorities. To learn more, please click the link in our bio, or visit supportLAFD.org. : Margaret Stewart #lafd #losangelesfiredepartment #fire #californiafires #wildfire #wildfireseason #northcomplexfire #searchandrescue #losangeles #firedog #lafdfoundation

You don’t have to be a firefighter to be LAFD Strong. In fact, these shirts are for anyone and everyone who believes our communities are safer and stronger when we support each other. Together, we are LAFD Strong! -Battalion Chief Kristine Larson Get your LAFD Strong t-shirt and help the LAFD Foundation secure the tools + equipment our firefighters need now. ... Tees available at supportLAFD.shop #lafd #lafdstrong #losangelesfiredepartment #fire #californiafires #lafdfoundation See more

Dehydration is one of the most common occupational hazards firefighters encounter. Thanks to generous partners like APP Wholesale And ZEN WTR, our firefighters stay hydrated on the frontlines. : Austin Gebhardt