Los Angeles County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014

Representing over 3200 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers,
Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Fire Prevention, Forestry
and Health Haz Mat Personnel

Friday Update 

Brothers & Sisters, 

This week, we are sad to report that we lost one of our Local 1014 Brothers in a tragic helicopter accident on the Hill Fire in Northern California. Brother Mike Fournier, 52, had been a Pilot with LACOFD for only a short time but he made a big impact on all who knew him. He will be missed greatly. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Please consider donating to the GoFundMe page in support of his family. 

His death is a reminder that we face dangers every day as we fight to protect our communities. We shall not forget. 

The past few days, we have seen a rash of hundreds of fires erupt across the State, burning over 770,000 acres and killing at least 6 people. We are truly in an unprecedented moment where our resources for both the County and the State are being stretched to the extreme.  Combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in responses, we are seeing our members stretched to the limit as well.

We thank you and your families for stepping up and answering the call to serve our communities. The sacrifice you make is not unnoticed. We are honored to represent the finest Fire Personnel in the nation. 

We would like to remind our members to please stay safe and healthy both physically and mentally. Use the resources in your stations, our Peer Support Teams, and/or HealingOurOwn.org if you or your family need to support or need to talk to someone. Your Union Executive Board will continue to fight for you and your families as we battle through these tough times. 

As always stay safe, practice social distancing, wear your masks and take care of each other. 

 In Solidarity and Strength,

President Dave Gillotte and the Local 1014 Executive Board