This week we hit another major milestone in our fight to get the LA County Fire Safety Measure passed on November 2024. 

We submitted our ballot argument and list of supporters to the Registrar-Recorder. We also received an endorsement from the California Professional Firefighters and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, representing nearly 1 million workers in LA County. We also officially received our ballot designation as Measure E with the County. 

We would like to especially thank Johnny Gray III, President of the Stentorians, and Firefighter Alexis Kendricks, who have served as our ballot proponents and supporters for the measure. Thank you for your continued support and for all you have done to ensure its success. 

As we have said many times, political action is the most important thing we do to affect our wages, hours, and working conditions. This measure is the first citizen initiative ever run in a special district. We will need every member of the community to tell their story. With an aging fleet, outdated communication equipment, and staffing below the national 4-0 standard, we have a lot on the line. We need our members to band together for our future. Let's get this done! 

It is with a heavy heart that we share the active duty death of Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Dustin Roberto on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

As many of you know, Brother Roberto was assigned to Fire Station 93 in the City of Palmdale. He faithfully served our Department, residents, and communities for nearly five years. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Brother Roberto's family and friends.

To ensure the proper care and support of the Roberto family and our personnel, Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone has activated the Department’s chaplains, Peer Support Team, behavioral health clinicians, and Memorial Management Team.

Thank you for respecting the privacy of the Roberto family during this extraordinarily difficult time. If you would like to help, a GoFundMe has been set up to support his wife, Mariah, and their baby, who will be arriving in December. See the link below to donate.