Los Angeles County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014

Representing over 3100 Firefighters,
Paramedics, Dispatchers, Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz-Mat personnel

Task Force Returns

This past week we have seen a few things that remind us of what makes our Fire Department so great. The members of USA-2 returned after weeks in Nepal from helping citizens in their time of great need.

The members of USA-2 returned after weeks in Nepal helping citizens in their time of great need.

On April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake erupted approximately 85 miles east of the capital, Kathmandu, killing more than 8,000 people and destroying a half-million homes nationwide. Three weeks later the country was struck again by a 7.3-magnitude tremor near Mount Everest that killed more than 100 people and triggered fresh landslides.

Our members participated in rescues as well as building assessment for structural integrity and many other functions that they are trained to do. t is amazing to all of us how even though they could not get home initially due to circumstances beyond anybody’s control, they immediately went into action, deployed and began helping the citizens of Nepal when the second earthquake hit.

They returned home to a hero's welcome and now are taking a much deserved rest after long days of work and many hours of travel to get home.

Los Angeles County Memorial event

The annual Los Angeles County Firefighter memorial was held on May 13th at the LA County Fire Department HQ.  We honored those who have fallen and have given all for the citizens of Los Angeles County.  This year as usual the Chaplains, Honor Guard, PIO, LA County Fire Pipes and Drums as well as everyone else involved did an amazing job honoring those whose names were already on the wall and also those whose names were added this year. The event concluded with a Local 1014 sponsored BBQ for the all the attendees.

Thank you to the Camp personnel and the cooks Brothers Glenn Goulet and Bob Haskell. In the last few years these members along with members of the Memorial Management team have done an incredible job honoring those members who lost their lives, as well as their families and our Department. Thank you for all your selflessness.

Added to the wall this year were: James F. Horton, Janet L. Chatelain, John D. Mazzocco and Darrell Rice.

When at LAO please take a minute and stop by the wall to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. They will never be forgotten.

LA Dodger Appreciation Night

Come celebrate your profession and be celebrated by the Dodgers and fans, and all for a good cause. The Los Angeles Dodgers will host its 2nd Annual Firefighter Appreciation Night on June 8, 2015 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets by May 22nd!

Firefighter Appreciation Night

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Monday, June 8, 2015

Dodger Stadium

Exclusive Pre-Game Party - 5:00pm
Game time - 7:10pm

This special event ticket package includes your game ticket, a commemorative Dodgers Firefighter Appreciation Night t-shirt, and access to a pre-game reception at the historic 76 station. A portion of each ticket sold for this event will also directly benefit the California Fire Foundation.

Seating is limited for this event, so make sure to buy your tickets early – Deadline for purchase is Friday, May 22!

For more information or to purchase group tickets, please contact, Britni Howze at (323) 224-1304 or britnih@ladodgers.com.

With your ticket you will be able to:

Make it a family night and show your kids the joy of a baseball game while they see the support the Dodgers and the community have for firefighters.

Enjoy a VIP Party with family and friends at the exclusive all you can eat pre-party from 5pm-7pm.

Show off your gift - a Firefighter Themed T-shirt!

...and best of all, watch the Dodgers battle the Diamondbacks.

Everyone will enjoy this one of a kind event while supporting a good cause so get your tickets now! CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Want to arrive at the game in style?

The Foundation has partnered with KLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services to offer discounted transportation packages for the night. Use the code CFFD10 and 10 percent of all bookings will be donated to the California Fire Foundation. Prices for the night are as follows:

Sedan: $420 flat
SUV: $560 flat
Mini Coach: $770 flat
6 PAX Limo: $490 flat
8 PAX Limo: $595 flat
8-10 PAX Sprinter Limo: $770 flat
50 Passenger Motor Coach: $1,000 flat
*All vehicles booked for 5 hours.
Call 877-936-5466 to reserve your ride for the night!

May is Mental Health Month

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Every year, the movement grows stronger. In 2013, President Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and brought the issue of mental health to the forefront of our nation’s thoughts.

We believe that these issues are important to address year round, but highlighting these issues during May provides a time for people to come together and display the passion and strength of those working to improve the lives of the tens of millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

This year's May is Mental Health Month Campaign and Toolkit will use the theme B4Stage4 and will focus on how people can address their mental health early, rather than at "Stage 4" - when symptoms are more severe, and recovery a longer process.