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2 April 2017
 VOL. XCIII APRIL 2017 NO. 8

FEATURES
Celebrating the Life of David Moorman
Dave loved the LAFD, and everyone loved Dave. His passion
and commitment for his job, family and friends is his legacy.
He will truly be missed by the firefighters with whom he served
and those whose lives he touched .........................................06

K9s Receive Special Recognition

The determination and job performance of three HRD
search dogs was deemed worthy of special commendation,
for demonstrating the integral role they play for the LAFD ........37

CONTENTS
Presidents Message ..........................................................................05
Newest Trustee
LAFRA welcomes Danny Wu ...........................................................09
Battalion News ...................................................................................13
The Retired Guys ...............................................................................33
Retirement Dinner Announcements ...................................................34
Station Fridge .......................................................................................36
10 Reasons to Use a Personal Trainer
Motivation, challenge and safety are just the start ........................38
Presumptive Injuries
What are they and how long do they apply? ....................................40
Department in Action ............................................................................43
Memorials ...........................................................................................44
LAAFCA Regional Training Group
at FireHouse World Expo .............................................................45

LAFD Handball
Royal Flush tournament in Las Vegas ..............................................47
Mailbox ...............................................................................................48
Dollars & Sense ...................................................................................51
LAFD History
Los Angeles dam failures ................................................................53
Minutes of the Board of Trustees .....................................................56
Classifieds ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard ..............................................................................................61

Notice: Production of The Firemens Grapevine magazine is very expensive, and while your dues
serve to underwrite a portion of the magazines costs, the bulk of funding comes from advertisers.
Many businesses advertise in the Grapevine. This does not mean that LAFRA endorses these
advertisers. Use of a Grapevine advertiser is at the risk of the member. If you are interested in any
of the advertisements, we urge you to use any and all means at your disposal to investigate them.

COPYRIGHT 2017
Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association.
No material may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

April 2017 3
 FIREMENS GRAPEVINE
owned and published by the
Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association
7470 N Figueroa Street, Los angeles CA 90041

EDITORIAL STAFF
Dave Wagner Editor..........................................................editor@lafra.org
Eric Santiago Creative Editor.....................................esantiago@lafra.org
DisplayAdvertising.........................................(323) 259-5200 ext. 231 or 232

PSOs
Margaret Stewart, Brian Humphrey, Erik Scott

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Art Sorrentino, Mike Mastro, Matt Mickey, Frank Borden, Jim Stiglich, Steve Ruda

PHOTOGRAPHERS
David Blaire, Doc DeMulle, Greg Doyle, Harry Garvin,
Steve Gentry, Juan Guerra, Brian Haimer, Gavin Kaufman, Ryan Ling, Rick McClure,
Mike Meadows, Lloyd Payne, Jeff Zimmerman, Yvonne Griffin

LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION

Robert Steinbacher................................................President
Jeff Cawdrey ..................................................Vice-President
Andrew Kuljis ........................................................Secretary

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chris Hart Frank Aguirre Rick Godinez
Chris Stine Gayle Sonoda Steve Berkery
Craig White Gene Bednarchik Steve Ruda
Danny Wu Jim Duffy Steven Domanski
David Ortiz Joe Vigil Tim Freeman Jr.
David Peters John Jacobsen Tim Larson
Doak Smith Mike Sailhamer Tyler Tomich

CHAPLAINS
To contact a chaplain, please call Senior Chaplain Rick Godinez at (213)
797-2404 or the MFC Floor Captain at (213) 576-8920
Greg W. Gibson...................Chaplain Hershy Z. Ten.......................Chaplain
Danny Leon..........................Chaplain Roger Fowble.....................Chaplain
George A. Negrete...............Chaplain Mark R. Woolf.....................Chaplain
Aquil F. Basheer..................Chaplain Jesus Pasos.........................Chaplain
Tim Werle............................Chaplain Craig Poulson.....................Chaplain

TELEPHONES
Fire-Relief ...............................................................(323) 259-5200
Relief Association Toll Free Number .........................(800) 244-3439
Relief Medical Plan ................................................. (866) 995-2372
Fax Number ..............................................................(323) 259-5290

LAFRA MANAGEMENT
Todd Layfer Executive Director..............................(323) 259-5243
Becky Valverde Human Resources Administrator.....(323) 259-5247
Liberty Unciano Controller/Treasurer...................(323) 259-5225
Bob Dillon Operations Manager..............................(323) 259-5233
Marlene Casillas Development & Marketing Director(323) 259-5217
Ana Salazar Member Services Coordinator.............(323) 259-5223

HealthSCOPE Benefits
Claims & Benefit Information...................................(866) 99-LAFRA
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Relief Association, 7470 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90041. Annual $36 Subscription
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4 April 2017
Welcome April showers and bring us some May flowers!
On this healthy note, please mark your calendar for this
years Health & Wellness Fair. Visit us April 6, 2017 from 8 a.m.
until noon at the Frank Hotchkin Training Center, located at 1700
Stadium Way, in Los Angeles. Receive a free health screening,
visit with vendors, get a free massage, enter a raffle, enjoy healthy
snacks and refreshments and watch for door prizes. RSVP/Regis-
ter at lafra.org/healthfair
Many people cringe when thinking about going to the doc-
tor. Some people fear a problem may be discovered so they put
off going in for an annual wellness exam. Life is short though
and preventive care is so important when it comes to a complete
health care plan. Its never too soon to start making healthy choic-
es like scheduling that wellness appointment, following a work-
out routine, and adopting a better diet. All of this can help reduce
the risk of developing chronic illnesses and can help you maintain
your health and well-being for the long haul.
And your LAFRA PPO Medical Plan makes it so easy! I
encourage you to take advantage of your rich medical benefits by
making an appointment for a physical today. Theres no cost to
you or your family members for the screenings and immuniza-
tions. Staying healthy saves you and the Plan money in the long
run. Again, the exam is covered at 100 percent when you see a
doctor who contracts in-network with Anthem Blue Cross. Be
sure to say youre scheduling your annual wellness exam when
calling for the appointment because this impacts how insurance
is billed.
Typically, the adult wellness exam includes screenings for
blood pressure, cancer, cholesterol, depression, obesity, and Type
2 diabetes. Services included in the exams differ somewhat for
men, women and children. If your doctor suspects something dur-
ing your wellness visit, understand that additional tests may be
ordered right away or another visit may be required. Those costs
will not be covered as part of the wellness visit but will be paid
according to the schedule. To understand exactly what is covered,
you can check out the PPO Summary Plan Document (SPD) at
lafra.org or just give us a call.
In addition to the wellness exam, the Plan allows for a full
body scan - from neck to knees - once every three years. The
scan is a fully covered benefit. It can detect heart, lung, muscu-
loskeletal, endocrine, and prostate and ovarian disease as well
as tumors, aneurysms, osteoporosis, hernias, and kidney and gall
stones. I personally underwent the scan recently and strongly
recommend it. We contract with the Medical Imaging Center of
Southern California, Inc. (MICSC). Call (310) 829-9788 to book
your appointment and tell them you have the Reliefs PPO insur-
ance.
For those of you who are not enrolled in the Relief PPO
Medical Plan, you can sign-up during Open Enrollment in April.
In my opinion, our PPO plan is not only the best medical plan
available to LAFD firefighters, it is just about the medical plan
available anywhere. Talk to one of your Trustees or give us a call
here if you would like more information.
Photos sessions are now underway for the up-coming
LAFRA Yearbook. Sessions have been scheduled throughout
the City so that every active member will have the opportuni-
ty to have their photo taken while on-duty. If you are unable to
attend an on-duty photo session, you may go to any site on any
day while off-duty - stop by on your way home in early a.m.
Inspectors and Special Duty members can also go to any field
site on any day. Photographers will be set up for five hours
from 0700 until noon. Members may also bring PPE or soft
hats for Add-On photos as time permits. These photos will be
available in packages from the photographer details to follow.
The schedule is posted on the department calendar and also at
lafra.org/yearbookphotos
Be safe and be kind to each other!
Robert D. SteinTalker Steinbacher
president@lafra.org
323.259.5200
April 2017 5
Eulogy by Chaplain Rick Godinez

A
s you all know, the LAFD is all about
tradition. Ive always appreciated that
tradition and guys like Dave who set
the bar high for the rest of us to follow. It is tru-
ly an honor for me to preside over this service.
I truly meant that. What an honor it is for me to
remember a man who bravely served his com-
munity as a Firefighter. And served his country
on a National Response Team.
So what do we know about Dave Moor-
man? Dave was born in Van Nuys, California
on Sept. 1, 1966. He was the second of three
children born to parents Mark and Carol. He
grew up in Northridge with his brother Casey
and his sister Nicole.
As a young man, Dave grew up playing
little league and Pop Warner football. Daves
dad Mark was often his coach.

6 April 2017
 Dave attended Cleveland H.S. in his
hometown. Just a few years later, he began his
career with the LAFD on October 11, 1989.
In 1994, during a FS 60 River trip, he
met a cute little blonde and asked if she wanted
to go on a boat ride. Little did he know he was
talking to his future bride. In 1996, Dave and
Amy were married and started their family.
Elizabeth was born and three years later, their
son Richard was born.
Dave and Amy continued the River
trips with the kids. Daves other passions were
hiking, Alaska fishing, camping and of course
working SOD. He was an avid sports fan and
enjoyed his Annual Bowling Competition in
Las Vegas.
From start to finish, Dave was all about
the LAFD. He loved the Department. Dave
rose through the ranks as a Firefighter, Appara-
tus Operator, Captain I and Captain II.
Throughout his firefighting career, he
obtained many certifications and specialized
in the areas of Hazardous Materials and Urban
Search and Rescue. He was a member of Cali-
fornia Task Force 1. This is one of FEMAs 28
teams that respond anywhere in the nation.
Dave was deployed with his team sev-
eral times to some of the most devastating
disasters this nation has seen. In 2001, he re-
sponded to New York for the 9/11attacks. In
2005, he responded to Hurricanes Katrina &
Rita and in 2008 to Hurricanes Gustav & Ike.
During his service with the LAFD,
Dave earned a Medal of Merit in1996, when
six firefighters from Los Angeles and Glendale
were trapped and seriously burned at the Cor-
ral Canyon Fire. He was awarded this Medal
of Merit for his bravery and courageousness,
which was instrumental in the rapid removal,
treatment and transport of those firefighters. He
also received a Commendation in 2011 for a
Confined Space Rescue
Dave loved the LAFD, and more
importantly he loved spending time with his
family and friends. He will truly be missed
by everyone.
April 2017 7
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8 April 2017 or email: healthfair@lafra.org
 T
he Relief Association Board of
Trustees is pleased to welcome
its newest member Danny Wu.
Danny was born in Pasadena, and af-
ter graduating from San Marino High
School, he attended UCLA where he
earned a bachelors degree in English.
He joined the LAFD in 2001 and worked
as a firefighter at Fire Station 89 for al-
most 12 years. There he gained certifica-
tion in urban search and rescue, became
an advisor for Cadet Post 89, and wel-
comed his role as the LAFD organizer for the LAFD/LAPD St. Bal-
dricks Fundraiser for childhood cancer research. Danny utilized his
skillset from his specialized task force to join LAFD/FEMA California
Task Force 1 as a Technical Information Specialist and also instruct in
classes.
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In his spare time he enjoys coaching volleyball at his high school
alma mater, spending time with his little brother Miles from the Big
Brother Big Sister program, and playing ice hockey and volleyball.
Danny promoted to Captain in 2014 and was assigned to Fire
Station 4 before being selected for his current role at Operations Valley
Bureau as the EMS/Resilience Officer. This newly created position al-
lows him to incorporate resiliency into the LAFDs services by working
closely with city government, creating private/public/non-profit partner-
ships, and planning with local and national organizations to help Angele-
nos prepare for and recover from a disaster or emergency.
When asked about his role as a Trustee for the Relief Association,
Danny stated, Im truly humbled and honored to be part of an organiza-
tion that embraces our fire family and extends a helping hand, and I look
forward to servicing our members to the best of my ability.
Were proud to have this new and dedicated Board Member
available to help the Relief continue to provide invaluable service and
assistance to all of our members.
April 2017 9
 At the Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association, we are
committed to bringing you health care and other benefits you
can count on. We are dedicated to providing excellent service
and design our benefits by focusing on the needs of our
members.

Coverage is available nationwide through our extensive PPO network

Preventative care is covered at 100%

Full Body Scan benefit

Long-Term Care Coverage for qualifying participants

Sign Up During Open Enrollment

In April

Look for enrollment details in the mail.

FOR MORE INFORMATION call 323.259.5200 x222 or x223
10 April 2017
Visit us at www.lafra.org
 Your Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association is preparing a 110th
Anniversary Yearbook for distribution later this year. The highlight of the pub-
lication will be a head & shoulder portrait of every active, sworn member.
The Fire Chief has agreed to allow on-duty photo sessions for all
members and these will run from March 15th until May 23rd.
If you are unable to attend an on-duty photo session, you
may go to any site on any day while off-duty. The photo
sessions start early (0700 hrs) so that you can stop
by any convenient site on your way home in the
morning. For Inspectors and Special Duty
members, in addition to days scheduled
specifically for you, you can go to
any field site on any day. The
photo schedule is available
on the department
calendar.

Packages of 8x10, 5x7, 4x6 and wallet sized prints of your portrait will be available for
purchase. Add-ons are a great way to add additional poses - wearing your turnouts, helmet, etc and can
be taken as time permits. Add-ons will only be available with the purchase of a package.
Packages will be available for order after June 1, 2017 from the photographers website. Details will be
available soon.

April 2017 11
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 On August11, 2016, a 50-year-old crane
worker was injured while working a job in the
800 block of South Hill Street. The injury pre-
vented him from climbing down the crane lad-
der from his perch 270 feet above the ground. A
helicopter rescue team was sent in and, hover-
ing above the crane, eventually lowered him to
ground by the hoist. He was listed in fair condi-
tion after transport to a downtown hospital.
On February 7, 2017, the LAFD Fire
Commission honored the four firefighters who
were instrumental in the technical rescue of the
worker injured in the downtown incident. They
were FF/PM Jordan I. Purrington TF 10, FF/
PM Terry J. Tuzzolino TF 10, FF Stephen M.
Hiserman TF 10 and FF/PM Christopher S.
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Donald Wallace promoted to Captain I at FS 9-B Dennis Legaspi promoted to Engineer at FS 9-B

April 2017 13
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 After a structure fire at 2829 S Griffith Ave
on 2/1/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

Companies extricated a man from a confined space at a construc- Engine 17 with an auto on Pico Bl
tion site on So. Broadway on 3/2/17. LAFD Photo by Harry Garvin on 2/19/17. Photo by Rick McClure

April 2017 15
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16 April 2017
 Westside artist Rosie Tos created a de-
sign for a t-shirt to help with the Mike Reddy
family fundraiser at FS 95. If you would also
like to help, the shirts are available at FS 95,
just ask for Steve Finch. They go for $20 and
all the proceeds go to the Reddy family. Rosie
also framed the original artwork and presented
it to the family.

The guys at FS 95 remembering Mike Reddy

Greater Alarm structure fire at 1334 N Normandie

Ave on 2/18/17. Photo by Rick McClure

April 2017 17
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USAR TF 85 training at the Phillips refinery in Wilmington

E 90 on a T/A with fire on the 405 Fwy on 2/20/17. Photos by Rick McClure

April 2017 19
 Truck 90 opens the roof of a Napa St school bungalow on 2/12/17. Photo by Greg Doyle

Fire Commission recognized TF 88 for a technical at a Mt Washington structure fire

20 April 2017
New Captain I Patrick Leonard put on a promotional dinner at FS 83

New Captain II Chuong Ho put on a promotional dinner at FS 83

April 2017 21
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22 April 2017
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CONTACT: Juliet Brandolino (323) 259-5215 jbrandolino@lafra.org
 Physical Rescue on Jefferson Blvd on 1/20/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

Truck 11 members after a fire at 2765 W Francis Ave

ciation on 2/13/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

April 2017 23
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24 April 2017
E 77 with an auto on La Tuna Cyn on 1/14/17. Photo by Rick McClure

On 2/23/17, Engine 24 with a semi-truck

on Wheatland Ave. Photo by Rick McClure

April 2017 25

On February 28, before the City Council, Councilmember Harris-
Dawson, Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas and UFLAC President Tony Gamboa
recognized Firefighter Bryce Gutierrez and members of Battalion 13 for
their tremendous team effort that resulted in the successful rescue of four
children from their burning home in South Los Angeles on January 16th,
2017. Upon arriving at the burning home, the first responders were told
26 April 2017
FF Bryce Gutierrez rescued four children
people were still trapped inside. The homes front windows were secured
by bars. Bryce circled to the rear of the home and pried open an unbarred
window. Without hesitation, and without a hoseline, he climbed through
the window into the smoke and heat filled house and discovered four
injured children in the home. He single handedly rescued the children. .
TF 66 celebrates the promotion of A/O Gill to
Captain on 2/17/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin
Structure fire at 861 W Manchester Blvd Truck 64 overhauls 615 E 111th Pl. on 2/27/17.
on 1/16/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin Photo by Yvonne Griffin

Truck 66 opens a roof on 5th Ave E 46 after a structure fire at 1466 W 49th St
on 3/4/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin on 3/3/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

On 3/3/17, companies responded to a structure fire

in the 1400 block of W 49th St. Photo by Steve Gentry

April 2017 27
 A structure fire at 6120 Woodman Ave TF 89 extricates a driver on Laurel
on 2/22/17. Photo by Mike Meadows Canyon Bl. Photo by Mike Meadows

On 2/12/17, companies extricated a driver who hit a

building on Reseda Bl. Photo by Rick McClure

28 April 2017
Major Emergency structure fire at 18629 Topham
Street on 2/18/17. Photo by Rick McClure

34s after a structure fire at 5136 S Victoria Ave

on 2/10/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

April 2017 29
 Engine 61 handles an auto on Wilshire Bl
on 2/21/17. LAFD Photo by Harry Garvin

E 68 picks up after a structure fire at 8762 W TF 94 members comforts a T/A victim on 57th St
Pico Bl on 2/17/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin on 2/22/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

30 April 2017
 Structure fire at 1635 S Point View St
on 3/3/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

At the request of the Governors Office

of Emergency Services (OES), the LAFD mo-
bilized a 14 member Swift Water Rescue Team
to Merced, California on February 19, 2017, in
anticipation of floodwaters from record rains
impacting that region. Joined by a team from
the Ventura County Fire Department, they
trained closely with their City of Merced Fire
Department colleagues, as local rivers contin-
ued to rise.

LAFD and VCFD respond to flood threat in Central California

April 2017 31
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32 April 2017
 The Shoot Out at Old 45s
Fire Station 45 was located at 947 S.
Norton Ave. It opened in 1924 as a Double
Tank Chemical company but later became a
single engine until it closed in 1987.
In 1962, a number of individuals, or
characters came together for a shift that ul-
timately made fire department history. Some
would argue it stained the Department, but
from my perspective, it was probably one of
the best pranks or turds ever conceived.
The characters on duty that day were:
Capt. Leo Killer Hinkel
Eng. Jerva Dark Holiday Harris
FF Jim Norman
FF Bill Quick Draw Mowery
FF Mel Lovable Marion
FF Robert Dingwall (rookie) was not
on duty, but was in the kitchen.
AF Bill Shakey Fister
Heres some inside information you
should know before we get too far along with
this story. Bill Mowery was a loner and kept
his hair fairly long. He was also a gun collector.
It was suggested that Bill be the resuscitation
dummy for an upcomin drill - where a small
portion of his hair would be trimmed. Leo
Hinkel and Mel Marion were the masterminds
behind this idea. The plan also called for Bill
to get highly agitated, jump up from the table
and bring a gun back into the kitchen, loaded
with blanks. Bill agreed, with only a select few
knowin the grand plan.
So, on the mornin of the drill, Quick
Draw Mowery was selected to be the victim of
an electrocution, and volunteered to stretch out
on the kitchen table. The intent of this drill was
for the crew members to practice and hone their
left to right: Leo Hinkel, Jerva Harris, Jim Norman,
Mel Marion and Bill Fister. Bill Mowery is not pictured.
resuscitation skills. One of the insiders sug- tifications make for a great story, accordin to
gested that Bill be strapped to the table and his Hinkel, no one lifted up the kitchen table as a
hair shortened. Naturally Mowery blurted out, shield and nobody jumped out of the window.
There aint enough guys in this engine house Capt. Leo Hinkel was assigned to FS 45 C
to hold me down! Well, after a small chunk from March 11, 1961 to October 31, 1962. I
of Bills hair was cut, he jumped up from the want to thank Leo for his time and the informa-
table, about as angry as a hornet, and ran out of tion that he provided for this story.
the kitchen.
Also unknown to most members was COWBOY HUMOR
the device made by Mel Marion. Mel had
formed a pouch of tin foil, filled it with ketchup The fact that theres a
and had it bandoliered across his chest, under Highway to Hell and only
his T-shirt. a Stairway to Heaven says
When Mowery returned to the kitchen a lot about anticipated traffic
with his pistol and his eyes full of revenge, he numbers.
took aim at Mel and pulled the trigger. At the
sound of the blast, Mel immediately hit the foil KEEP SMILIN!
pouch with his hand, turnin his white T-shirt AC
instantly red, which those not in on the prank choppedup@att.net
believed was blood. With Mel on the floor and
his chest bloodied, all unsuspectin members
knew he was dead.
With guys divin for cover or lookin for
an escape route, most believed it was the end.
Even Jim Norman, who had fought in the Ko-
rean War and had survived numerous brushes
with death, truly thought that he was about to
die inside a fire station.
Can you imagine this prank takin place
on the Department today? Thankfully this
turd took place in an era far removed from
todays world. The survivin perpetrators are
Leo Hinkel, Jim Norman and Mel Marion. Bill Quick Draw Mowery
This tale has
been retold thou-
FS 45 in 1925
sands of time over
the years, and as with
any legend, has taken
on legs of its own.
Although these beau-
FS 45 in 1977
April 2017 33
 JOSEPH CASTRO, Chief Deputy,
Emergency Operations JACK WISE, Battalion Chief, Battalion 12

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017

Brookside Golf Club Sagebrush Cantina

1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena CA 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas CA

Social Hour - 5:30 PM Dinner - 7:00 PM Dinner: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tex Mex Buffet - $60 includes tax, tip & gift
$55 per person
Call Battalion 12 Office - (818) 756-8612
Call Lora or Evelyn - (213) 978-6300 Casual Attire
RSVP by March 24, 2017

ERIC STRODE, Firefighter III, FS 80-C

ERNIE OJEDA, Captain I, USAR 88-C
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017
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Ports OCall 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey CA
1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro CA
Reception - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Social Hour - 6:30 PM Dinner - 7:30 PM Dinner - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dancing - 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
King Salmon - $65 includes tax, tip & gift
$60 pp includes tax, tip & gift
Call FS 88 - (818) 756-8688 or Call Leonard Sedillos, 80-C - (310) 872-9380
Disaster Response Section - (818) 756-9677 or Levisa Wade - (213) 709-6817
Spouses are cordially invited. Spouses are cordially invited.

Recent Retirements

Todd P. Porter 10/02/1986 02/28/2017 Captain I, FS 3-B
Shawn L. Dean 02/08/1987 07/31/2017 Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector
Cayce M. Culbertson 12/12/1984 02/01/2017 Captain I, FS 99-A
Cecil D. Morris 02/02/1987 02/28/2017 Captain II, FS 75-C
Gregory S. Reynar 05/03/1982 04/30/2017 Assistant Chief, OVB-C
Kevin T. Fabian 02/07/1987 02/28/2017 Firefighter III, FS 4
Ernesto Ojeda 06/22/1986 04/03/2017 Captain I, USAR 88
Allen A. Black IV 12/14/1986 01/31/2017 Firefighter III, FS 69-C
Luke A. Milick 12/14/1980 02/23/2017 Captain II, FPB Compliance Unit
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or its ability to locate and identify hu-
man remains, a well-trained search dog
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identifiable by humans often achieved while
jumping, crawling, and running over piles of
debris is incomparable. In the early morning
hours of June 14, 2016, two Human Remains
Detection K9 teams serving the LAFD were
dispatched to a structure fire in Los Angeles
Westlake neighborhood. Due to the size of the
vacant office building and the complexities in-
volved in a HRD search, these teams were soon
joined by a third team from FEMA California
Task Force 5.
That morning, Firefighter Margaret
Stewart and her partner K9 Veya, civilian Jef-
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at the fatality fire ready for action. Veya and
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Approximately 35 minutes into the
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investigators and to the victims families. The
determination and job performance of these
three K9s was deemed worthy of special com-
mendation, demonstrating the integral role K9 Veya is joined by her handler
search dogs play for the LAFD. Firefighter Margaret Stewart

April 2017 37
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up. They help you to not only develop your
own personalized goals but to also develop

38 April 2017
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I
have written countless articles on presump-
tive injuries in the past, yet I still meet with
new clients who assume that an injury is
automatic or presumptive and they dont ered presumptive are: heart trouble, pneumo-
understand why the City is denying benefits.
So lets revisit the subject and give you the ba-
sics so you have a clear understanding of these
injuries.
In most cases, an injured worker must
prove that his/her injury arose out of and in
the course of their employment. In cumula-
tive trauma or occupational disease type inju-
ries, that can be difficult and requires that the
worker prove, by medical probability, that the
injury is job related. A legal presumption is an
evidentiary tool that can affect the burden of
proof in any legal proceeding.
The legislature, long ago, recognized
that firefighters have an inherently dangerous
job that is both physically and emotionally
stressful. Over the years, they have carved out
certain physical conditions that are linked to
physical and emotional stress and determined
they should be presumed industrial. By term-
ing those injuries presumptive, they have made
it easier for firefighters to prove certain condi-
tions or injuries are industrial. Once the fire-
fighter meets the requisite criteria to establish
the presumption applies, the burden of proof
shifts to the employer to prove the injury is not
industrial. In other words, the employer must
40 April 2017
rebut the presumption, often a daunting and defined as any condition that is troublesome
impossible task. to the heart, including coronary artery disease
Injuries or conditions that are consid- and valvular disease (aortic valve, mitral valve,
etc.). As noted earlier, hypertension alone is
nia (not other respiratory conditions), hernias, not considered heart trouble, but hyperten-
blood borne pathogen diseases, tuberculosis, sion often causes enlargement of the muscles
MRSA, meningitis, and cancer (including skin or ventricles surrounding the heart resulting in
cancer). Injuries that are not presumptive are hypertensive heart disease. That is considered
hypertension, gastrointestinal conditions, and heart trouble and can easily be diagnosed with
orthopedic conditions caused by cumulative an echocardiogram.
trauma (back, neck, knees, etc.). Finally, you must prove that the con-
Once you have identified a condition dition manifested itself or developed during
that is deemed presumptive, does that mean the time you were employed as a firefighter or
you automatically receive workers compen- up to a certain time after you retire. There are
sation benefits? Absolutely not. You must first some presumptive injuries that require that you
establish that the presumption applies and only work at least five (5) years as a firefighter be-
then does the burden of proof shift to the em- fore it applies, while other presumptive injuries
ployer to rebut it. do not have this requirement.
So what are the criteria you must meet Once youve met all of these criteria,
to have a presumptive injury? First, you must the burden of proof then shifts to the City to
prove you are a firefighter or specific safety rebut the presumption. They many not rebut
member as defined in the Labor Code section the presumption by attributing your condition
dealing with the specific presumptive type inju- to a pre-existing disease such as a congenital
ry. Second, you must establish you suffer from abnormality. Often, doctors will state that a
the condition that is designated in the Labor particular condition is a congenital one (you
Code section such as heart trouble. Note: heart were born with it) and therefore it should not be
trouble can mean many things, but is generally considered industrial. That does not rebut the
The cancer presumption has been extended for up
to ten years from the last day of work.

presumption because, while the condition may
have developed prior to your commencement
as a firefighter, the condition did not manifest
itself until you came on the job.
The City may only rebut the presump-
tion by proving the injury is a result of a con-
temporaneous non-industrial event. For ex-
ample, if you were using illegal drugs which
led to having a massive coronary incident that
would arguably rebut the presumption. Again
however, rebutting the presumption is a diffi-
cult task for the employer and yet many fight
vigorously to defeat your claim.
The cancer presumption is a unique
one in that the criteria for its application are
somewhat different. You must establish all of
the other normal presumption criteria, but also
show that you were exposed to a known car-
cinogen as defined by the International Agency
for Research on Cancer. You are not required to
prove that your cancer was caused by a particu-
lar exposure. Rather, the presumption shifts the
burden to the City to establish no connection
and they must do this by producing studies or
other evidence stating there is no link between
the cancer and the exposure. Again . . . a dif-
ficult and imposing task.
Often, the City will attempt to rebut the
cancer presumption by arguing the latency pe-
riod for your specific cancer is insufficient. For
example, you may contract cancer after you
have only worked three years as a firefighter.
Most doctors and oncologists believe that can-
cers have a latency period (the time from expo-
sure to when the cancer develops) from 15-30
years. If your time frame is less than that, you
should anticipate a fight on your hands from the
City. I have won many latency arguments be-
cause the opinions on latency are not absolute,
but merely opinions only. Further, with rare
cancers, doctors dont know the cause and/or
the latency period and without an opinion on
either, the presumption remains unrebutted.
Does a presumption apply to your in-
jury if the condition is diagnosed and treated
after you retire? Maybe! Most of the cancer
presumptions apply up to five years from the
last day of work. So, if four years and eleven
months after your last day of work you were
diagnosed with a presumptive type condition,
the presumption would apply, provided you
meet the other criteria. Once you do, the burden
shifts over to your former employer.
The cancer presumption has been ex-
tended by the legislature for up to ten years
from the last day of work, but in order to re-
ceive the full ten years, you would have to
work 40 years as a firefighter. The cancer pre-
sumption is extended three months for each full
year of service. So if you worked 30 years, the
presumption would apply for up to 90 months
(7.5 years) from your last day of work.
Do not let the extended time frame be a
final factor in your decision to forgo or pursue
a claim for a presumptive injury as often a thor-
ough analysis of your case may reveal that your
condition did develop or manifest itself within
Presumptive the enunciated time frame. I have successfully
pursued many cases where the actual diagnosis
Conditions and treatment commenced after the extended
treatment which would lead you to believe
the presumption doesnt apply. However, in
heart trouble obtaining a detailed history from the injured
firefighter, and reviewing medical records, it
pneumonia becomes clear that the condition was, in fact,
developing or manifesting itself within the time
(not other respiratory conditions) frame for that particular presumption to apply.
Cancer takes years to develop and often symp-
hernias toms are present that dont actually translate to
the diagnosis until sometime later. The same
blood borne pathogen diseases holds true for many cardiovascular conditions.
The final thought to take from this dis-
cussion is to remember that while the presump-
tuberculosis tions make it easier for you to prove a workers
compensation claim, they are, by no means,
MRSA automatic. You will be examined by either an
Agreed Medical Examiner or Qualified Medi-
meningitis cal Evaluator in connection with your claim
and if the evidence isnt presented correctly
to that physician, your case could be denied,
cancer costing you or your family precious workers
(including skin cancer) compensation benefits. Discuss your case with
a knowledgeable attorney who can properly ad-
vise you on how to proceed and insure you are
protected.
As always, stay safe and healthy.
April 2017 41
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April 2017 43
 MEMBERS
George L. Taylor, Firefighter II.
Appointed November 1, 1948.
Retired on a service pension January 1, 1974 from FS 90-A.
Passed away February 14, 2017.

Charles J. Doyle, Captain.

Appointed March 16, 1948.
Retired on a service pension March 1, 1978 from FS 95-B.
Passed away February 22, 2017.

Everett L. Moore, Captain II.

Appointed April 1, 1957.
Retired on a service pension July 5, 1998 from FS 69-B
Passed away February 22, 2017.

Thurman M. Young, Engineer.

Appointed October 21, 1946.
Retired on a disability pension April 1, 1976 from FS 72-A.
Passed away March 1, 2017.

Jack A. Teufel, Fireman.

Appointed February 9, 1948.
Retired on a service pension February 1, 1968 from FS 82-A.
Passed away March 6, 2017.

FAMILY
Marilyn C. Bodner, surviving spouse of Anthony J. Krechel, passed away February 2, 2017.
Gloria G. Chatfield, surviving spouse of Ned A. Chatfield, passed away February 9, 2017.
Nancy R. Krokes, surviving spouse of Carl R. Krokes, passed away February 16, 2017.
Quepha Muller, surviving spouse of Charles L. Muller, passed away February 28, 2017.

44 April 2017
T
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made their presence known at the FIRE-
HOUSE World Expo held in Febru-
ary at the San Diego Convention Center. The
cadre provided training in Fireground Survival,
USAR, HazMat, Wildland, ICS, Leadership,
and Command & Control in courses offered to
members of the 31 agencies of the Region.

Virtual Green Cell for participants to practice Com-

mand and Control of a simulated incident in real time.

LFD CI Logan Fields demonstrating Fireground Inspector Jacob Raabe demonstrates effective tour- LFD TEMS Jason Chapman and Dave Danielson
Survival techniques. Each of the survival skills niquet application using the hemostatic Quik Clot demonstrating equipment and speaking about
memorializes an LODD. combat gauze on a TraumaFX Smarty mannequin. Unified Response to a Violent Incident.

LA Regional Training Group, L to R, LFD FF/PM Adam Van Gerpen, LFD CI Logan Fields, LFD B/C Scott Campos, LFD CII Ken Cook,
RTG Executive Director Jim Birrell, LAC B/C Mike Lewis, SFS CI Sean Escontreas, LFD CII Billy Peralta, LFD CI Brandon Ruedy, LFD
CII Justin Moore, LFD CI Todd Cremins, LFD Inspector I Jacob Raabe, LFD FF/PM Jason Chapman and LOB Darrin Curry

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 Send your letters & comments to the editor at: editor@lafra.org
Dear Employees of LAFRA,
Thank you for the lovely plant
you sent in memory of Dennis [Men-
denhall]. I appreciate your thoughtful-
ness. Many of you were able to attend
the service and I want you to know
how I appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Mary Mendenhall
Westlake Village, CA
LAFRA:
I am sorry to learn of the pass-
ing of Everett Moore. We worked to-
gether at training in the late 1980s. He
accomplished a lot during his time at
training. I will always remember when
he did the orientation for the rookies
classes and how he could roll those Rs
in the Hispanic surnames.
RIP my friend,
Duane Warth
Reno, NV
LAFRA:
I worked with George Taylor
from 1971-1973 at 90s. I was still a
rookie with just two years on the job.
George was a mentor on the Tail-
board to me. I really enjoyed my time
with him. Hated to leave when I went
to the Arson Unit in 1973. 90s was a
great house, lots of fun, plus we did our
48 April 2017
LAFRA:
So saddened about Dave Moor-
mans sudden passing. An excellent
fireman and good friend. I worked with
him over the years - USAR logistics,
brush patrol, etc. Always smiling, and
good at everything. One of the good
job - firefighting and helitack. George
guys that will be certainly missed.
was a big part of the great times I had
at the station.
Rest in peace my friend.
God Bless and RIP George,
Raul Miranda
Thousand Oaks, CA
Terry Depackh
Henderson, NV
LAFRA Widows, Orphans and
Disabled Firemens Fund,
LAFRA:
Please accept my donation in
I worked with and around Dave
memory of my husband, Mike Brum-
[Moorman] over the years in the Val-
baugh.
ley. What a great guy. Ill always re-
Thank you so much for being so
member that contagious smile of his. A
good and helpful to me. You all have
tragic and sudden loss. Prayers to his
always been in my heart and always
family.
will be!
God Speed my friend,
Christine Brumbaugh
Riverside, CA
Butch Kennedy
Lake Isabella, CA
LAFRA:
LAFRA:
My father Bill Kearns was a
good friend of Jim [James A. Rogers].
Charlie [Doyle] was my third
Jim would come down to the beach in
Captain out of the drill tower in mid-
San Clemente to visit when we were
1964, at old 62s, and one of the bet-
on vacation. He could take a large
ter Captains I ever worked for. We
palm frond and carve out the most
have remained friends over the years,
amazing faces on them.
speaking on the phone now and then.
On my high school career day
While I havent seen him in a number
Jim was there representing the Fire
of years, my wife and I will always re-
Department and I was a big shot be-
member him.
cause I knew him.
RIP my friend!
RIP Captain Jim Rogers, you are not
forgotten.
Rudy McTee
Minden, NV
Kevin Kearns
Thousand Oaks, CA
Dear Andy,

I was shocked to read of the

passing of Dennis Mendenhall. I never
met Dennis but worked with his dad
Ralph at 63s in the 1970s. Ralph was
very proud of Dennis and talked of
him often. Both men were heroes in
the military and gentlemen on the job.
The enclosed check is for the
WODFF in their honor.

Sincerely,

Raymond Rutter
Grass Valley, CA
Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemens Fund
Please accept this donation in
memory of James Rogers whom I
worked with many years ago. And
to Marilynn Wahlers, wife of Werner
Wahlers, who we traveled with. I came
on the department with Werner in July
of 1949. There are not many of us left
from that class.
Thank you,
Jack & Barbara Chell
LA Firemens Relief Association.
Please accept this donation in
memory of my husband Captain Fred-
rick Martin and thank you for all the
good things you do for those in need
of assistance.
Thank you,
Viola Martin
San Clemente, CA
Frank and Laura thought they had plenty of time to get an
Estate Plan. But when Frank passed away unexpectedly, Laura
realized they were not prepared.
Five Key Steps:
1. Pick a planner. Word-of-mouth references are a good place to start, but you
should always take time to research credentials, experience, on-going education
levels and select the Estate Planning professional that best suits your needs. When
comparing costs make sure you know all the documents included and services
provided so you compare apples to apples. Each planner may break it down
differently.
2. Assemble a team. Your estate planning professional can advise you about
contacting a tax expert, an accountant and someone who can give you advice about
charitable giving.
3. Compile documents. Ask your attorney or other Estate Planning professional
what you'll need to bring to the first meeting. Its usually just a few simple
documents and could include the deed(s) to your property, insurance policies,
retirement accounts and a proper I.D.
4. Ask for guidance. When you meet with members of your team, describe your
goals and ask about the best way to reach them.
5. Cover all the bases. Understand the options when considering a will or trust,
durable power of attorney, a living will, a health care power of attorney, trusts for
your children, your charity and even yourself.
For your Getting Started Kit contact
Marlene Casillas, Development & Marketing Director, at
(323) 259-5217 or email MCasillas@LAFRA.org
April 2017 49
 Brookside Golf
Course
Tournament
February 27, 2017
A cold and overcast day didnt
keep our club from chasing the dream.
The course was in great shape and the
greens were fast.

MountainGate
Country Club
Tournament Results
February 13, 2017
Beautiful day up on the hill.
AEG and Staples Center provided
breakfast, lunch and refreshments. We
had 24 two man teams and had a great
time.

50 April 2017
 L Scott Gribbons, Board Chair
Firefighters First Credit Union
We are pleased to present to you our
report on the state of Firefighters First Credit
Union as of December 31, 2016. Firefight-
ers First Credit Union is first and foremost a
member owned exclusive firefighter focused
financial institution. This concept of mem-
ber ownership in conjunction with firefighter
exclusivity, resonates in every decision and
everything we do. Paying back a percentage
of the Credit Unions net income each year,
$1.6M in 2016 in the form of an Extraordinary
Dividend Bonus and Interest Refund, plus an
estimated $500,000 in free ATM usage and oth-
er eliminated fees is a concrete example of the
value this Credit Union places on our member/
owners. This financial return differentiates us
from the banking industry and is a central part
of our larger focus on creating member value.
Additionally, Firefighters First Credit
Union consistently works toward honoring the
special and trusted relationship we have with
the men and women who regularly put their
lives on the line in service to others by working
tirelessly to deliver high levels of service. We
are pleased to report that we ended 2016 with
record setting service levels. Having said that,
we also wish to share that we are relentless in
our pursuit of legendary service to our mem-
bers.
We are again proud to communicate
that Firefighters First Credit Union is safe, se-
cure, thriving and well positioned for the fu-
ture.
Financials
Our Credit Union again achieved a
very good and solid financial performance in
2016, achieving consolidated net income of
$8,500,000 before the Extraordinary Dividend
Bonus and Interest Refund. These results are
even more impressive with this Credit Unions
almost non-existent member fees. In addition,
the Credit Union was able to grow our total
reserves to $112,744,688 which equates to a
capital ratio of 9.74% (7% is considered well
capitalized) while achieving exceptional as-
set growth of $94.2M. Total Assets ended the
year at $1.15B, which indicates that 2016 is
reflective of our members positive perception
of our safety and soundness and demonstrates
their positive connection with Firefighters First
Credit Union.
Our intent and ability to share 20%
plus of net income this past year, in conjunc-
tion with an assertive growth strategy, is a very
Mike Mastro, President/CEO
Firefighters First Credit Union
significant reflection of this Credit Unions
ability to ensure financial success in a turbulent
world. Our low loan delinquency is reflective
of the safety of our loan underwriting. Our au-
dit results are very good and we take all rec-
ommendations as opportunities to enhance our
processes.
Vision and Execution
The Credit Union has moved mountains
with our strategic implementation over the past
several years. Implementation of regional of-
fices, serving firefighters and their families
across the state and the elimination of virtually
all fees, are specific cases to point to. This stra-
tegic success has been the result of excellent
partnership between the Board, CEO, Execu-
tive Team and our Employees. The net result
is an organization that is proactively positioned
for a fast changing and very dynamic business
environment. We realize change is challeng-
ing and yet we also understand that in the era
of uberization and Fin-Tech, we must adjust
and be nimble to ensure relevance and long
term success.
The businesses that we have created
over the past years are a continuing and impor-
tant part of our strategy.
Firehouse Business Services added almost
$6.3M in gross revenue to the Credit Union
which contributed to our net income in 2016,
significantly adding to the Credit Unions over-
all financial success and in providing our spe-
cial membership (who have the ability, energy,
talent and time to create and expand their busi-
nesses) an opportunity for a personalized busi-
ness banking relationship and better rates than
they can obtain externally.
Firehouse Financial provides profes-
sional financial planning and brokerage servic-
es with over $200M in assets under manage-
ment. This unit was created to provide financial
planning advice and an unbiased/ethical assis-
tance to members relative to stock, bond, mu-
tual fund and annuity investments.
Firefighters Insurance Services offers
Auto, Home, Life, Earthquake, Business and
other lines of insurance to our members. This
entity also grows its book of business by part-
nering with other credit unions to create addi-
tional insurance agencies.
Fire Family Foundation, does great
work for our fire families. In 2016, the Foun-
dation provided over $350,000 in financial as-
sistance and over a half a million dollars over
the past three (3) years. This Foundation pro-
vides real help and demonstrates to the broader
fire community that we care deeply about our
firefighters and fire victims; in addition to the
great financial work we do for our members.
Board Chair Closing Comments
I would like to thank Mike Mastro/CEO
for his 36 years of service, with 24 years in the
position of CEO for the Credit Union. During
Mikes tenure, the credit union has grown to
over $1.15B in assets with over 37,000 mem-
bers. The credit union has launched many fi-
nancial service innovations that compete head
to head with larger banks such as business
lending, investment services, and insurance
services. Mike also had the vision to create
the Fire Family Foundation after 9/11 to ensure
that the firefighter community was not only
supported through traditional financial service
offerings, but also during tragedies and diffi-
culties in life. No single person in our history
has had a greater impact on this organization
than Mike Mastro. Mikes leadership has had
a significant and positive impact on our organi-
zation, our employees, our members, the Board
and myself personally. Congratulations Mike
on a remarkable career!
CEO Closing Comments
My career at Firefighters First Credit
Union has been made all the more special by
the special membership the credit union serves.
Our Board of Directors and our firefighter
membership are an inspiration to me because
they are all firefighters. I respect the danger
and the courage they display in their jobs.
Working with you has been an amazing lesson
to me and it has been an honor to serve you.
Lastly, the tough decisions our Board
has made (growth and name change in particu-
lar) have provided the foundation for this fire-
fighter focused credit union to not only survive,
but to excel into the future. We have in place
a high performing Board, Executive Team and
Staff; a clear vision and focus for the future
and we have not wavered in our understanding
that it is our members that we serve and are ac-
countable to. We remain committed to ensure
that Firefighters First Credit Unions excellent
fire-focused culture remains in place and the
credit union is safe, growing, and in the pro-
cess, increasing value to our members.
April 2017 51
 Donations to Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund
February 2017
MARY E. LEAKE in memory of my husband
James Rocky Leake
BOBBY BRIARE-PRESIDENT/MARIN
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS/IAFF
LOCAL 1775 in memory of
Captain II David Moorman
KIRK P BINGHAM from the
Simi Valley Breakfast Club
RICHARD L. WATTERS in memory of
Theodore G. Jimenez & Dennis Mendenhall
SILVANA RAIOLA in memory of Harold L. Scott
JAMES E. GILLUM from the
Simi Valley Breakfast Club
RAYMOND D. RUTTER in memory of
Dennis Mendenhall
MARIE G. MICHELL in memory of our husband
and father Joseph O. Michell
EDWARD & SUZANNA CASTILLO in memory
of Gary Clinite
JACK D. CHELL in memory of James Rogers &
Marilynn Wahlers - wife of Werner Wahlers
HIROYUKI C. TAGA in memory of
Mary Burroughs - wife of retired engineer
Steven Burroughs
L. SUE COVILLE in memory of my mom
Pearl Adams
BRUCE E. GALIEN
52 April 2017
ALICE L. CRANDALL in memory of
Dennis Mendenhall
NETWORK FOR GOOD
DENNIS & SUE COVILLE in memory of
Jim Sanders
ANSELMO J. GARRIDO in memory of
Dennis Mendenhall
ROBERT & CATHY MALIZIA in memory of
Gary Clinite
GREGORY E. NEWLAND in memory of
Emil Oldar
JANET VEDRAL
BRIDGEPORT STAFF in memory of
Francis Gary Clinite
SHAYNE CHODOR in memory of
William Stachowiak
CAMERON R. CRESS/FS 97 in memory of
David Moorman from FS 97
BILL DAMRON in memory of Harold Scott
CORRECTIONS FROM LAST MONTH:
RICHARD L. WATTERS in memory of
James A. Sanders & Mike Celentano
VIOLA MARTIN in memory of my husband
Captain Frederick Martin

LAFD History - History of Los Angeles Dam Failures
W
ith the heavy rains in California dur-
ing February and the problem at the
Oroville Dam with the precaution-
ary evacuation of 200,000 people, I thought it
would be interesting to look at dam failures in
Los Angeles. Well look at the 1967 Baldwin
Hills Dam collapse, the 1971 Sylmar Earth-
quake and the near failure of the Van Norman
Dam, and the catastrophic collapse of the St.
Francis Dam that killed more than 400 people
in 1928.
THE BALDWIN HILLS DAM COLLAPSE
DECEMBER 14TH, 1963
I was an Engineer at Fire Station 34
when the Baldwin Hills Dam collapsed but
was off that day. I do remember coming back
to work and seeing how far the water and mud
flowed. FS 94 was hit hard and the cleanup
took a while.
The Baldwin Hills Dam disaster oc-
curred on December 14, 1963. It began with
signs of lining failure, followed by increasing-
ly serious leakage through the dam. After three
hours the dam breached, releasing 250 million
gallons of water, resulting in five deaths and the
destruction of 277 homes. Vigorous rescue ef-
forts averted a greater loss of life.
FIREMEN SAVE 18 LIVES IN BALD-
WIN HILLS FLOOD
This article appeared in the Febru-
ary, 1964 issue of the Firemans Grape-
vine.
On December 14th, 1963, improb-
able tragedy struck the Baldwin Hills sec-
tion of Los Angeles. Lost homes, ruined
property and even death flooded down-
ward from the broken dam at the head of
Cloverdale Road.
In the rushing disaster unwary resi-
dents were trapped. On roofs, in second
floor rooms, on small insecure islands of
debris, they signaled desperately for help.
And help was swift to come.
Unique in the rescue effort was
the work of the three helicopter pilots dis-
patched to the scene: Fireman Theodore
M. Bud Nelson - Crash 90-C, Fireman
Ross H. Reynolds - Crash 90-B and Fire-
man Howard L. Payne - Crash 90-C.
Submitted by Frank Borden Director of Operations, LAFDHS
Eighteen persons were rescued and
flown out to a safe location. At least six of
these, and quite possibly more, could not
have been rescued in any other way and
would have been lost except for the LAFD
helicopter.
Don Sides, KTLA-TV helicopter
pilot and broadcaster, was flying over the
flood area during the rescue operations. He
saw the LAFD helicopter go into places
and make rescues under conditions that re-
quired not only a very high degree of skill
and flying efficiency but a great deal of
courage to even attempt.
From Firemen Ross H. Reynolds
report: Two elderly women were spotted
clinging to the top of a six foot fence. The
helicopter landed on a garage roof approx-
imately seventy five feet from the women.
Fireman Nelson remained in the helicopter
while I proceeded with a lifeline toward
the victims. The water at this point was
five feet deep and flowing very swiftly.
Describing another incident the re-
port reads: A woman was observed on a
front porch waving frantically. It was pos-
sible to land the helicopter about 200 feet
north of her on what remained of a front
yard. The streets and sidewalks no longer
existed, only rushing water. Upon reaching
the woman, she said that she was a nurse
with a heart patient who needed immediate
attention. I carried the patient to the land-
ing site.
From another portion of Reynolds
report: With Firemen Payne riding as ob-
server, we returned to
the stranded people
and made a landing
on the roof of a two
story apartment build-
ing. Fireman Payne
left the helicopter and
leaned over the edge
of the roof to reach
two infants who were
handed to him.
Most dramatic
of all is the report of
Fireman Bud Nelson:
When I arrived over
the garage, his report states, the part
where I originally thought I might be able
to land had collapsed and was under wa-
ter. The part of the garage that still looked
strong enough to land on had trees limbs
hanging over and not enough room for
the rotor blades to clear. I hovered in with
my skids about a foot above the roof and
started to clip the smaller lower branches
with the rotor blades. I was finally able to
move in far enough to get a solid place for
the skids.
Two older women were up to their
shoulders in mud and water and hanging
on to a patio wall. The patio partially pro-
tected them from the very swift current,
but they were in serious trouble and need-
ed help soon to survive. I left a man on the
garage roof and returned for him later.
Nelson flew two of the victims to
the top of the dam site, and then his report
continues: I told Reynolds about the two
old ladies in the water. He obtained a rope
and, although attired in expensive civilian
clothes, volunteered to make the rescue at-
tempt. When we reached the garage again
Reynolds helped the man into the helicop-
ter and immediately went to the rescue of
the two older women.
I dropped off the man and returned
to the garage roof, trying to find a good
solid spot to land because I could see that I
would have to get out to help Reynolds. By
the time I landed, Reynolds had the older
of the two women inside of the patio. The
water was still up to their arm pits, but the
Looking north from the opening in the Baldwin Hills Dam
April 2017 53
 current was not bothering them inside the
patio. I dont know just how Reynolds got
to them because all I remember seeing was
a torrent of water racing between the ga-
rage and the back of the patio fence. I got
out of the helicopter and worked my way
across to where I could reach the older of
the two women, and then we started back
to the garage.
To sum up, Chief Nelsons report
says it best: These rescues involved not
only the flying hazards but the problem of
rescuing the victims from the water before
getting them to the helicopter. Our men,
with ropes tied to them, actually allowed
themselves to be swept out by the swift
current to a position for rescue of victims.
It is my opinion that these men - Reynolds,
Nelson, and Payne - not only proved be-
yond doubt the value and efficiency of our
helicopter program but that they displayed
a dedication to their profession and a cour-
age that was beyond the normal call of
duty.
A fireman escorts two people
safely through the flood water
A fireman escorts two people
safely through the flood water
THE SAN FERNANDO/SYLMAR EARTH-
QUAKE FEBRUARY 9, 1971 THE VAN
NORMAN DAM
An hour before sunrise on February
9, 1971, the San Fernando region was struck
by one of the most devastating earthquakes in
California history. With a Richter magnitude of
6.6, it claimed 65 lives and damage estimated
at half a billion dollars It was Californias third
54 April 2017
The St. Francis Dam,
completed in 1926, was
a reservoir built as part of
the citys aqueduct wa-
ter supply infrastructure. It
was located in San
Francisquito Canyon,
about 40 miles north-
west of Downtown, and
approximately 10 miles
north of Newhall.
On March 12,
1928, the dam cata-
The Baldwin Hills community damaged by the flood waters. strophically failed, and
the resulting flood took
worst earthquake in terms of lives lost, only the lives of as many as
exceeded by San Francisco, 1906 and Long 400 people. The collapse is considered to be
Beach, 1933. one of the worst American civil engineering
The greatest damage was near the foot disasters of the 20th century and remains the
of the San Gabriel Mountains, where three second-greatest loss of life in Californias his-
hospitals were badly damaged (one of them tory. The disaster marked the end of William
accounting for the greatest loss of lives). Free- Mulhollands career.
way interchanges collapsed (killing two men
in a pickup truck under one fallen overpass), Collapse and flood wave
reservoirs were in danger of imminent failure, Two and a half minutes before mid-
and many structures collapsed or caught fire. night, the St. Francis Dam catastrophically
The San Fernando quake could have failed. There were no surviving eyewitnesses
been a catastrophe instead of just a costly disas- to the collapse, but at least five people passed
ter. That conclusion arises from its most strik- the dam within the hour prior without noticing
ing episode: the near-collapse of the lower dam anything unusual.
at the Van Norman reservoir. The 1,100-foot Given the height of the flood wave, and
dam held 3.6 billion gallons of water, but it was that within 70 minutes the reservoir was virtu-
only half full; the water level was 36 feet below ally empty, the failure must have been sudden
the lip. The top 30 feet of the edifice crumbled, and complete. The main dam broke into several
leaving the water only six feet from the
top and fresh chunks of earth falling off
with each aftershock.
With seismologists warning
of heavier aftershocks, authorities or-
dered 80,000 people in an area bounded
by the San Diego Freeway on the east,
Victory Bl on the south, Balboa Bl on
the west to evacuate. The evacuation
lasted three days while engineers tried
furiously to pump water from the dam.
They succeeded in lowering the water
level by about three feet a day. A UCLA The lower Van Norman Dam showing the loss of the
study estimated that collapse of the dam concrete portion of the dam, with only the earth filled
could have killed between 71,600 and area holding back 3.6 billion gallons of water.
123,400 people.
The community endangered below the Van Norman Dam
Franks notes: My Dad, Stan Borden
where 80,000 residents and business were evacuated.
was a Battalion Chief in the Valley at
the time and was assigned to check on
the status of the dam. He radioed back
that it could possibly fail, setting in mo-
tion the evacuation order -the biggest
in L.A.s history. Several methods were
used to lower the water level in the res-
ervoir including LAFD engines pump-
ing the water out.
THE ST. FRANCIS DAM
COLLAPSE - MARCH 12, 1928
large pieces and numerous smaller pieces. All
of these were washed downstream as 12.4 bil-
lion gallons of water began surging down San
Francisquito Canyon.
The dam keeper and his family were
the first casualties caught in the initially 140
feet high flood wave, which swept over their
cottage a quarter mile downstream. The dam
keeper may have been inspecting the structure
immediately before its failure. Neither his nor
his six-year-old sons bodies were found.
The flood wave next destroyed the
heavy concrete Powerhouse No. 2, taking the
lives of 64 of the 67 workmen and their fami-
lies who lived nearby. The mass of water fol-
lowed the river bed and demolished Edisons
Saugus substation, cutting power to the entire
Santa Clara River Valley. At least four miles of
the states main north-south highway was un-
der water and the town of Castaic Junction was
being washed away. Approximately five miles
downstream, a temporary Edison construction
camp set up for a 150-man work crew was hit.
In the confusion, Edison personnel had been
unable to issue a warning and 84 workers per-
ished.
Shortly before 1:30 a.m., a Santa Clara
River Valley telephone operator learned that the
dam had failed. She called a CHP officer who
lived nearby, then began ringing the homes of
those in danger. The CHP officer cris-crossed
the streets in the danger zone with their sirens
sounding. Within an hour the streets were emp-
ty, but little could be done for those on ranches
and dairies in lowlands to the west of town.
The flood heavily damaged the towns
of Fillmore, Bardsdale, and Santa Paula, be-
fore emptying both victims and debris into
the ocean 54 miles downstream. Bodies were
recovered as far south as the Mexican border;
many were never found.
In a statement William Mulholland
said, I would not venture to express the cause
Calendar for April 2017
* Fridays from 0800 to 1200 are work days on the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat
of the St. Francis Dam disaster. Mr. Van Nor-
man and I arrived at the scene and saw at once
that the dam was completely out and that the
torrential flood had left an appalling record of
death and destruction in the valley below.
Interesting note: The Van Norman reservoir
was named for Harvey Van Norman who suc-
ceeded Mulholland as Chief Engineer of the
Bureau of Water Works in 1929, holding that
post until 1943.
The St. Francis Dam in operation
after being completed in 1926.
What is left of the St. Francis dam
after the 1928 collapse.
William Mulholland and Harvey Van
Norman inspecting the damage.
The Hollywood Museum is
located in Old Fire Station 27 at
1355 No. Cahuenga, Hollywood, CA
90028. The Harbor Museum is locat-
ed in San Pedro City Hall at 638 S.
Beacon St., San Pedro CA 90731.
Anyone interested in joining
our great cause by becoming a mem-
ber, or volunteering to work, or make
a donation of money or an LAFD item
may contact us by mail:
LAFDHS Museum & Memorial
1355 No. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323 464 2727. But remember
we are currently staffed part time, so
leave a message and we will return
your call. The fax number is 323-464-
7401. Our E-mail is: LAFDHS27@
aol.com. Web site at www.lafdmuse-
um.org. If you want to look at some
great LAFD history check www.
lafire.com. and check the LAFD web
site for information and events at
www.LAFD.org. We look forward to
hearing from you and seeing you at
the Museum.
The Los Angeles Fire Department
Historical Society is a non-profit 501
(C) (3) organization.
PRESERVE, EDUCATE,
MEMORIALIZE
April 2017 55
 LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 8, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
President Bob Steinbacher
called the meeting of the Board
of Trustees of the Los Angeles
Firemens Relief Association to
order at 10:55 a.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: PRESIDENT REPORT
Bob Steinbacher, President
Jeff Cawdrey, Vice President
Andrew Kuljis, Secretary
Trustee Steve Berkery
Trustee Tim Freeman
Trustee John Jacobsen
Trustee David Peters
Trustee Chris Hart
Trustee Tyler Tomich
Trustee Craig White
Trustee Steve Ruda
Trustee Chris Stine
Trustee Joe Vigil
Trustee Danny Wu
Trustee Steven Domanski -
Pension
Trustee Doak Smith Pension
Trustee Tim Larson Pension
Todd Layfer - Executive Director
Liberty Unciano Controller-
Treasurer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Trustee Gene Bednarchik
(Excused)
Trustee Gayle Sonoda (Excused)
Trustee Mike Sailhamer (Excused)
Trustee Frank Aguirre (Excused)
Trustee Rick Godinez (Excused)
Trustee David Ortiz (Excused)
GUESTS:
Dave Wagner, Grapevine Editor
Tom Stires, Retired
INVOCATION & Flag Salute
Steve Ruda led the invocation.
Chris Stine led the flag salute.
RATIFICATION OF MINUTES
Bob Steinbacher entertained a
motion to ratify and dispense with
the reading of the minutes of the
Board of Trustees meeting held
56 April 2017
January 11, 2017. David Peters
so moved. Chris Hart seconded.
There was no further discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to ratify and
dispense with the reading of the
minutes of the Board of Trustees
meeting held January 11, 2017.
1) Andy Kuljis administered the
Oath of Office to new Trustee
Danny Wu.
2) Bob Steinbacher reported
on the Buzzard Bait event and
indicated that it was well attended.
He stated that they presented a
plaque to Mike and Doug for their
hard work for over 20 years with
Buzzard Bait.
3) Dave Wagner provided an
update on the planning of the
LAFRA Health Fair. He indicated
that there will be several vendors
present for hands on CPR training,
health screenings and information.
4) Bob Steinbacher referred to
the Board Offsite meeting and
indicated that they are looking to
schedule a date in May.
5) Bob Steinbacher informed
that the Firefighter of the Year
Luncheon is on March 22nd.
6) Bob Steinbacher informed
the Board that he and Todd
Layfer and sent out a Request for
Qualifications for a new attorney.
He stated that they have until
February 28 to respond.
7) Bob Steinbacher referred to the
Pechanga Reunion on May 22nd
through May 26th and indicated
that Juan Albarran, Steve
Domanski and Doak Smith are in
the planning process. He indicated
that they will have vendors present
from HealthScope Benefits,
Express Scripts, Firefighters First
Credit Union, Pension Dept. reps
and LAFRA Staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board entered into Executive
Session at 11:19am. The Board
adjourned from Executive Session
at 12:15pm.
David Peters motioned to approve
the action taken in Executive
Session regarding a legal matter.
Tim Larson seconded. There was
no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve the
action taken in Executive Session
regarding a legal matter.
VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
1) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the
upcoming conferences and asked
Trustees to let him know which
if any, conferences they wish to
attend.
2) Jeff Cawdrey stated that he had
emailed the current Policy Book
to all Trustees and asked them to
review and let him know of any
proposed changes.
3) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the
new bylaw change regarding the
teleconferencing at Board and
committee meetings. He asked
that any Trustee calling in for a
meeting that they use the proper
discretion.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
REPORT
1) Todd Layfer informed that the
member profile sheets will be
mailed out in the next few weeks.
He stated that they will include a
flyer for the LAFRA Health Fair.
2) Todd Layfer provided the
proposed 2017 budget for the
Boards review.
Chris Hart motioned to approve
the 2017 budget as presented
by Todd Layfer. Craig White
seconded. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to approve the
2017 budget as presented by Todd
Layfer.
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT
John Jacobsen reported on the
Investment Committee meeting
with Beacon Pointe on January
24th and indicated that they
gave an overview of our current
position and asset allocation. He
indicated that they will have their
annual onsite investment meeting
at Beacon Pointe on February 15th
to discuss potential ideas in the
alternative investments.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORT
Joe Vigil reported that the Audit
Committee met on January 26th
with the Harrington Group and
indicated that they will begin the
preliminary audit on February 21st
to look at internal controls.
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE REPORT
Tyler Tomich presented the
following motions.
The committee recommends and
I so move to pay the usual and
customary bills in the amount
of $948,234.12. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to pay the usual
and customary bills in the amount
of $948,234.12.
The committee recommends and I
so move to increase the Grapevine
annual assessment from $36 to$48
effective July 1, 2017. There was
no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to increase the
Grapevine annual assessment from
$36 to $48 effective July 1, 2017.
The committee recommends and
I so move to purchase two tables
for the Firefighter of the Year
Luncheon on March 22nd. There
was no discussion or objections.
Motion carried to purchase two
tables for the Firefighter of the
Year Luncheon.
The committee recommends and
I so move to enter into contract
with Yearbook Incorporated for
the production of the LAFRA
Yearbook. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to enter
into contract with Yearbook
Incorporated for the production
of the LAFRA Yearbook.
The committee recommends and I
so move to approve $500 for the
Drill Tower 81 Graduation
Ceremony. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve $500
for the Drill Tower 81 Graduation
Ceremony.
The committee recommends and I
so move to approve the proposed
changes to the Kaiser Plan to
reflect $10 medical copays, $75
copay for ER (waived if admitted),
$5 copay (per 30- day supply) for
generic medications, $10 copay
(per 30-day supply) for brand
medications, $10 copay (per
31-100 day supply) at mail for
generic and $20 copay (per 31-
100 day supply) for brand-mailed
medications effective July 1, 2017.
Motion carried to approve the
proposed changes to the Kaiser
Plan to reflect $10 medical
copays, $75 copay for ER (waived
if admitted), $5 copay (per 30-day
supply) for generic medications,
$10 copay (per 30-day supply)
for brand medications, $10 copay
(per 31-100 day supply) at mail
for generic and $20 copay (per
31-100 day supply) for brand-
mailed medications effective July
1, 2017.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE in the amount of $27,852.03 to
REPORT the Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemens Fund. There was no
David Peters presented the discussion or objections.
following motion.
Motion carried to accept the
The committee recommends and I donations in the amount of
so move to accept the applications $27,852.03 to the Widows,
to the Medical Plan. There was no Orphans & Disabled Firemens
discussion and no objections. Fund.
Motion carried to accept all The committee recommends
applications to the Medical Plan. and I so move to approve the
financial assistance applications
RELIEF COMMITTEE for surviving spouses, active and
REPORT retired members. There was no
discussion or objections.
Steve Berkery presented the
following motion. Motion carried to approve the
financial assistance applications
The committee recommends and I for surviving spouses, active and
so move to pay: retired members.
The Sick & Injury benefits in the ADVANCEMENT
amount of $19,595.58 COMMITTEE REPORT
The Estate Planning benefit in the
amount of $11,350, The committee recommends and I
The Life & Accident Death so move to advance funds for both
benefits in the amount of $24,000 active and retired members. There
The Relief Death Benefits in the was no discussion or objections.
amount of $45,000
Motion carried to advance
There was no discussion or funds for both active and retired
objections. members.
Motion carried to pay the above BYLAWS/POLICY
Relief benefits.
Dave Peters presented the fol-
Steve Berkery read the names of lowing motion.
members who recently passed
and asked for a moment of silence The committee recommends and I
from the Board. so move to approve the proposed
changes throughout the Policy
MEMORIALS Book referencing review of the
Robert E. Miller Policy. There was no discussion or
Donald L. Nollner objections.
Francis G. Clinite
James R. Leake Motion carried to approve the
Lynn A. Weigel proposed changes throughout the
Harold L. Scott Policy Book referencing review
Richard H. Olson of the Policy.
Ralph L. McQueen
Roland Lansing SCHOLARSHIPCOMMITTEE
Ted G. Jimenez REPORT
ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE Doak Smith reported that the
Scholarship Exam date is April
Steve Berkery presented the 8th and the deadline to submit
following motions. applications will be March 19th.
The committee recommends and David Peters motioned to
I so move to accept the donations change the current Dennis
Mendenhall Scholarship to the
Dennis Mendenhall Memorial
Scholarship. Doak Smith
seconded. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to change
the current Dennis Menden-
hall Scholarship to the
Dennis Mendenhall Memorial
Scholarship.
SETTING OF DATES
1) Hook & Ladder March 18th
2) L.A. Marathon March 19th
3) Firefighter of the Year Luncheon
March 22nd
4) Health & Wellness Fair
April 6th
5) Lane Kemper Softball Tour-
nament May 2nd
6) Offsite Strategic Planning
May TBD
7) Pechanga Reunion May 22nd
May 26th
8) Hope for Firefighters June 1st
9) LAFD Golf Tournament
September 25th
RETIREMENT DINNERS
1) Tim Freeman Wednesday,
February 22nd C @ The Odyssey
(Freeman)
2) Kevin Fabian Friday, March
3rd C @Navy Golf Course Eagles
Nest (Larson)
3) Joseph Castro Wednesday,
April 5th B @ Brookside Golf
Club (White)
4) Jack Wise Saturday, April
15th A @ Sagebrush Cantina
(Smith)
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Steinbacher entertained a
motion to adjourn in memory of
Dennis Mendenhall and David
Moorman. David Peters so moved.
Craig White seconded. There was
no discussion and no objections.
Motion carried to adjourn in
memory of Dennis Mendenhall
and David Moorman. The Board
of Trustees meeting adjourned at
12:45 p.m.
Bob Steinbacher, President
April 2017 57
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issues, family adjustment),
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experience, wife of retired LAFD.
(951) 231-1600. www.goodwin-
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CRAIG SANFORD HEATING &
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LAFD and LAPD. Toll free (877)
891-1414, (661) 298-3070, FAX
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FIRE FAMILY ESTATE SALES
Call us when a loved one
passes, moves to a nursing facil-
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of estate liquidation. We have
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and are here to help. Rebecca
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GARAGE DOOR INSTALLA-
TION & SERVICE. Garage
doors and openers. Need to
replace your broken springs?
or does your door need repair,
even replaced? We do it all from
new product to repairing old.
Call (661) 860-4563 Grassroots
Garage Doors, Inc. Lic# 950020.
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ITS TAX TIME AGAIN! Special-
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available, year round bookkeep-
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and partnership returns, payroll.
All computerized processing with
over 30 years experience. Call
early for an appointment around
your schedule. Robert Sanchez
LAFD-OCD retired (818) 367-
7017, Cell (818) 216-1040.
MEXICO BIRD HUNTING.
Wild Pheasants, doves, morn-
ing dove, white wine dove &
eurasian dove, quail, ducks &
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Email: info@reccoversdirect.
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Visit our website:
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WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS
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& Patio doors. I also carry
aluminum, wood and entry door
systems. Rick Brandelli, Capt.
LACoFD, FS 8-C (800) 667-
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VACATION
RENTALS
BIG BEAR - Beautiful decked
two story cabin. 2 bedroom, 1
bath. Sleeps six. Pets OK. Near
lake, slopes, shopping. Fire-
place/wood, cable/WiFi. Fully
furnished except linens. Winter
$110/$650. Summer $100/$550.
2 night minimum.
www.schaffercabin.com
Call Donna/Beep (760)723-
1475.
BIG BEAR CABIN. 2 bedroom,
2 bath, 2 story. Sleeps 6-8.
About 6 miles from ski slopes
& lake. Fireplace/wood, cable,
full kitchen - furnished. $100
per night M - Th. $110 per night
F-Sun. Weekly available. Sheri
(909) 851-1094 or (760) 948-
2844.
BIG BEAR LAKES FINEST-
Deluxe lakeside townhouse, 2
bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 cable TVs,
HBO, DVD, WiFi, 2 wood burning
fireplaces, laundry room, tennis
court, indoor pool, sauna, spa,
boat dock. Fully equipped, includ-
ing all linens. Sleeps 6. 310-541-
8311 or nmbigbear@gmail.com
BIG BEAR CABIN. 4 Bdrm, 2
Bath 1,850 sq ft home on the
Eagle Point peninsula. Very
close to the lake, ski slopes,
downtown and grocery stores.
Sleeps 9 comfortably. 50 cable
TV, DVD, VHS, WiFi, wood
burning stove, fireplace, fire pit,
fire wood, BBQ, laundry. 2 night
min. Winter $160/night. Sum-
mer $130/night. +$90 Cleaning.
(4 days+ = no cleaning fee)
Some holiday rates apply. Tony
Zermeno (805) 625-1192
CATALINA BEACH COTTAGE
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, one block
to beach, view, fully equipped
housekeeping unit. Marci (818)
347-6783 or Clarence (310) 510-
2721.
CATALINA CONDO - HAM-
ILTON COVE. Ocean front, 1
bed, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 4. Steps
to beach, pool, gym, putting
course, tennis and more. Newly
refurbished, fully equipped.
Includes golf cart, WiFi. Contact
Bart @ (310) 510-0190. Ham-
iltoncove.com. Ask for LAFD
8-89 discount. Owner active
LAFD.
DESERT CONDOS, RANCHO
MIRAGE (near Palm Springs). 2
bed, 2 bath. Fully furnished condo,
TV, internet, pools and spas.
Gated community from $115/night.
3 bed from $125/night. No smok-
ing. Barbara (626) 798-2484.
JUNE LAKE CABIN - 2BR/2BA
cabin with Carson Peak
view. Close to fishing & ski-
ing. Furnished, wood deck,
equipped kitchen, wood burning
stove, tree swing, cable /DVD/
phone. Garage/ample parking.
$100/night plus cleaning fee.
Email for pictures. Jeff Easton
LAFD retired (805) 217-5602.
junebound@gmail.com
LAKE HAVASU LANDING-
Waterfront, steps to the water.
Boat mooring out front, off-road
desert behind house. 3 bed/3
bath, fully furnished w/linens.
Direct TV/DVR, BBQ, Casino,
Grocery/Meat Market, Launch
Ramp, Marina with Boat House,
Gated Community. No pets/
smoking. $350 Dan Cook 310
418 1577.
LAKE HAVASU BEAUTY FOR
RENT - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600
sq.ft. Fully furnished with all
amenities- Laundry & BBQ.
13,000 sq.ft. lot. 3 car boat-deep
garage. 3 miles from launch
ramp. Close to downtown shops
& restaurants. View of the lake.
Quiet street in good neighbor-
hood. No pets. No smoking.
Snowbird rates. Call Mike (661)
510-6246
LAKE NACIMIENTO. Oak
Shores gated community. 3
bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, large loft.
3minute drive to main marina in
Oak Shores. Large flat driveway.
Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ,
washer/dryer, TV/DVD. No
cable. No pets/smoking. $185/
night. 3 night minimum. Call Ben
(805) 444-2264.
MAMMOTH - 1 bedroom Sum-
mit condo, sleeps 6. Convenient
underground garage parking. Ja-
cuzzis, gym (pool/tennis in sum-
mertime), shuttle right outside!
Across from Eagle Lodge, Win-
ter $110 per night, Summer $80
per night plus $65 cleaning fee
and 13% tax. All linens included.
Drew or Nancy Oliphant (661)
513-2000 or mammoth241@
aol.com
MAMMOTH CONDO. 2 bed-
room & large loft, 3 full baths,
sleeps 8. 5 minute walk to Can-
yon Lodge. Fully furnished, TVs,
VCR/DVD, pool, spa, rec room,
sauna, linens included. Winter
$175 weekdays, $195-week-
ends/holidays; summer $125,
plus cleaning. No smoking; no
pets. Craig Yoder (909) 948-
3659.
MAMMOTH CONDO - 2 bdrm,
2 bath, 2 TVs, phone, garage,
pool, jacuzzi, fully furnished - ex-
ept linens. Near shuttle/chair 15.
Winter $125/night. Weekends
and Holidays $110 midweek.
Summer $95/night. $495/week.
No smoking. No pets. Jim John-
son (818) 992-7564, FS 80C.
MAMMOTH CONDO NEXT
TO THE GONDOLA VILLAGE
Fully furnished, three bed-
room, two bath with towels and
linens, newly remodeled kitchen,
internet and cable TV, pool and
Jacuzzi. Walk to the gondola,
shops, restaurants and ski in on
the new comeback trail. Parking
at the front door. Winter: $250/
night. Summer $150/night.
Holidays $300/night. Cleaning is
included. Call Mike Whitehouse,
Retired, 805-987-6122, email:
btkwhitey@yahoo.com
or Bruce Galien, Retired, 661-
645-7448, email: luvbaja2@aol.
com
MAMMOTH CONDO Cozy 2
bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully fur-
nished, WIFI, 3 TVs, pool, spa,
walk to shuttle, Old Mammoth
area. Winter $115, Summer
$90, plus cleaning fee $139 and
14% city tax. Includes linens.
No pets, no smoking. Call (310)
540-4648.
MAMMOTH CONDO AT MAM-
MOTH ESTATES, 4BR/3BA,
sleeps 10, fully furnished, 2
TVs, DVDs, WiFi, towels/linens,
fireplace. Full kitchen. Walk to
Gondola Village and shuttle.
Complex has pool, spa, sauna,
laundry. Winter $335/night, Sum-
mer $215/night, plus cleaning.
Includes city bed tax. No pets,
no smoking. Dory Jones (310)
918-0631 or Kelly Corcoran
(310) 619-5355
MAMMOTH LAKES - One
bedroom, extremely charming
wildflower condo. Full amenities,
close to shuttle. Antiques, art,
satellite TV, fireplace. Sleeps 4.
Winter $110, Summer $85 plus
cleaning fees. Call Bill Clark
(818) 371-6722
Email: shakesong@aol.com
MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
Studio/loft, 2 bath, king bed,
sleeps 4. Full kitchen, TV, VCR,
DVD. Garage parking. Walk to
Canyon Lodge. Ski back trail.
2 night minimum. Winter $100/
nite, $125 Fri, Sat & Holidays.
Summer $60/nite. Plus $120
cleaning & linens. Jeff & Lisa
Moir (661) 254-5788.
MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
Walk to Canyon Lodge. Studio
loft sleeps 4. Queen beds, full
kitchen, 2 baths, garage parking,
TV, VCR, DVD. Winter Sun-
Thurs $100.nite; Fri & Sat $115/
nite plus cleaning fee $100. Non
smoking complex. Joel Parker,
LAFD retired.
email: cat25sailor@gmail.com
or (213) 399-6534.
MAMMOTH CONDO- SEA-
SONS FOUR RESORT.
Charming and cozy furnished
1 Bedroom sleeps 5. Updated
unit with amenities including
wifi, sauna, jacuzzi, phone,
rec room, 2 flat screens , DVD
players. W/D on site. Shuttle
stop. Walking distance to village.
$120/night + $80 Cleaning fee
Bobby@310-350-5552.
MAUI BEACH FRONT CONDO
ON NAPILI BAY - 50 from
water. Studios and 1 bedroom.
Luxury furnishings + full kitchen.
All the amenities! Mauis best
snorkeling/beach. All island
activities & Kapalua within 4
minutes. 5-day minimum, from
$150 per night (regularly $310/
night). Call Sherrie or Bill for
info/reservations (805) 530-0007
or email: pmimaui@aol.com
or visit:
www.napilibaymaui.com
MAUIS MOST BEAUTIFUL
BEACH - Napili Bay. Beautiful
furnished condo that sleeps 4.
Lanai/balcony, full kitchen, king
bed, flat screen TVs/DVD, ACs
free WiFi (internet), complimen-
tary maid service, complimen-
tary coffee every morning and
breakfast on Fridays. Special
firefighters discount - Best value
in West Maui! Nice pool & BBQ
area - Close to beach! (800)
336-2185
www.napilivillage.com
Don Sprenger - retired LAFD
(949) 929-0989
MAUI CONDO 1 AND 2 BED-
ROOMS. Centrally located on
beautiful Maalaea Bay. Excellent
swimming and snorkeling; white
sandy beach. Minutes from golf,
tennis, fishing, shopping, airport
and resort areas. Marsha Smith
or Jeanne McJannet. Toll free (800)
367-6084. www.maalaeabay.com
April 2017 59
PALM DESERT-3 bed/2bath,
one level. New re-model, fully
furnished w/linens. Cable TV/
DVR, Private Patio, BBQ, Laun-
dry, Garage, Gated Community,
two (Pools, Jacuzzis, Tennis
Courts). Near College of the
Desert. $175 Dan Cook 310 418
1577.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Ro-
mantic Chalet Family getaway.
3 bed/2 bath plus loft. Sleeps
810. Cable TV, washer/dryer,
microwave, woodburning stove.
7 minutes to casinos and Heav-
enly. Located in Tahoe Paradise.
$115 per night plus cleaning.
Call Shawn or Rose Agnew at
(661) 250-9907 or (661) 476-
6288.
SUNSET RANCH PALM DES-
ERT. 163 acre ranch private ski
lake. Perfect for Family vaca-
tions. Ranch house accommo-
dates large groups. Amenities:
pool, AC, billards, TV, fishing, pet
friendly. Nearby golf, casinos,
ATV riding. Also, Premier lodging
for Coachella music festivals.
*Seasonal duck hunting club.
See website for rates and info:
sunsetranchoasis.com
or call Nick Davidson (424) 237-
4121
VACATION
VEHICLES
MOTORHOMES FOR RENT.
Several Class Cs & Class As for
rent. Serving family and friends
for over 15 years. LAFD, LASD,
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Visit us at www.so-calrv.com
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OTHER
FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 7,
2017, YOUR $100 DONATION
to the Los Angeles Fire Depart-
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fees. For raffle ticket inquiries
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Bill Howell, John Horst, George Doyle, Bob Bullard, Bob Aaron, Roy Walters

Middle Row, L to R: Charlie King, Rudy Langraf, Unknown Chiefs Aide, Bob
Mallard, F.A. Ferguson, Crawford David

Bottom Row, L to R: Bob Metzger, Wayne Humbard, ?? Macintyre, Fred

Hawks, Dick Denning, John Heryford

1930 Photo from the LAFire.com collection In 1930, Engine Company No. 27 and Truck Company No. 9 ran out of the newly
Official LAFD Photo from 1962 provided courtesy of the Rick Denning family. built and largest fire station west of the Mississippi at 1355 North Cahuenga
The member info was provided over the years by Bob Bullard and Bob Aaron. Boulevard. The building is now the LAFD Hollywood Museum.

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 Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association
7470 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles CA 90041-1725

2017
SCHOLARSHIPS
ARE HERE!
$25,000
in scholarships will be awarded!

For details or to apply, please visit

firefightersfirstcu.org/scholarships

Five $5,000 scholarships will be

awarded to help with costs directly
associated with a college education.

ALL STUDENT APPLICANTS must be a member

of the Credit Union with an account in their name.

(800) 231-1626 Los Angeles Bakersfield Loma Linda Orange County

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