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 On the cover: Structure Fire - Westlake District by Martin Nate Rawner 36

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Structure Fire - Valley Village

2 June 2017
 VOL. XCIII JUNE 2017 NO. 10

FEATURES
Lane Kemper Classic Softball
Firefighters set aside their badges and celebrated Lanes life
by engaging in friendly firehouse competition and raising
a few bucks for the WODFF ...................................................06

LAFRA Health Fair

Members were invited for one-on-one consultations and
much more with Medical Plan vendors all under one roof
at FHMTC in April ..................................................................10

50th Annual Firefighter of the Year

For always going above and beyond, as well as exemplifying
the proud traditions of the LAFD, Captain II Charles Ruddell
was honored as the 2016 Firefighter of the Year ...................41

CONTENTS
Presidents Message .........................................................................05
Battalion News .....................................................................................13
The Retired Guys ...............................................................................34
Department in Action ............................................................................36
Retirement Dinner Announcements ...................................................39
Station Fridge .......................................................................................40
LAFD Golf
2017 Seniors Championship ...........................................................42
LAFRA Volunteers Luncheon
2016 volunteers recognized for their participation ........................45
Memorials ...........................................................................................47
Mailbox ...............................................................................................48
Boat and Ski Club
Announcing the 2017 schedule ......................................................50
Wrench Wars
Firefighter TV debut on behalf of WODFF ...................................51
LAFD History
The Historic Hayes Aerial Ladder Truck ...........................................53
Minutes of the Board of Trustees .....................................................56
Classifieds ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard
Fire Station 47 .............................................................................61

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of the advertisements, we urge you to use any and all means at your disposal to investigate them.

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June 2017 3
 FIREMENS GRAPEVINE
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
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LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION

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

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

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
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4 June 2017
RETIREMENT DINNER PLANNING PROCESS
We experienced a record number of retirements this past
year so I want to take this opportunity to address the retirement
dinner planning process. Information for a dinner must be re-
ceived at least one full month ahead of The Grapevine publication
date in order to be included. The information and a flyer, if one if
provided, will also be posted at www.lafra.org
When closing in on the last couple months of active work,
several things need to happen and notifications need to be made.
The first step is to call the Relief or stop in to fill out the necessary
paperwork which will convert your status from active to retired
(i.e. payroll deduction cards, current address, dependent informa-
tion, etc.). We verify and ensure all your information is current
and accurate.
Specifics you will need to know:
Actual retirement date
Last assignment
Retirement dinner/lunch /breakfast
Contact information
Provide a retirement flyer with all the information,
if possible
Retirement badge (gold or silver)
Call back for a status update a few weeks prior to your
retirement date. Delivery arrangements need to be made before
the event. Do not hesitate to call the Relief at (323) 259-5259 if
you have any questions or concerns. You can also click on the
Retirement Corner tab at lafra.org for a complete guide that
will take you step-by-step through the retirement process.
THE FIREMENS GRAPEVINE: DELIVERING
INFORMATION OF VALUE
We live in a time where information is available at our
fingertips: instantly, anytime, anywhere. For unique news that is
of shared special interest to its members, LAFRA offers ready
access to current information through Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. We also collect and assemble the
best and most important aspects of this news stream every month
in the Grapevine. It includes photos and articles of interest to all
of us who are still involved, or those who ever were, in the fire
service. Its meant to be different than any other medium. Its
advisory, historical, thought-provoking and inspirational.
Recently, a 35-year veteran who retired 11 years ago
complained that The Grapevine no longer expresses the true
gut feelings of the old-time firefighter and he believes its
become a Department magazine. He understands people must be
politically correct now but he wants people to talk openly about
each others good points and short comings. The Grapevine is
distributed to every member of the Relief Association, includ-
ing both active and retired members. This represents the majority
of the Department, so actually, the Grapevine has always been a
Department magazine. How ironic that this complaint regard-
ing about missing the good old days came to us through Face-
book, the social network of choice for the Gen X and Millennial
generations.
People do love magazines, especially a custom magazine
like this which specifically serves our profession. It welcomes,
informs and entertains our readers. You can take it with you or
access it online. This monthly magazine includes articles, notes,
announcements and photographs. The photographs are each
worth 1,000 words, in my opinion.
Unique attributes make this magazine a success. We trust
our networks of family and friends and The Grapevine is a sym-
bol of trust and support. You choose what to read and what you
want to respond to. Support is established through photos and
articles which trigger emotions. We offer advice and solutions
and make reading The Grapevine a rewarding experience. The
magazine addresses status because its all about who we are and
what we do.
Lastly, we do want to hear from you. We welcome your
interests and concerns because you help set the tone. We oper-
ate on a small amount of advertising revenue but our source of
support is our readers. If you have ideas or would like to submit
Battalion News, your input is always welcome.
Be safe and be kind to each other!
Robert D. SteinTalker Steinbacher
president@lafra.org
323.259.5200
June 2017 5
W
hen he was a fireman at 33s back
in 1973, now retired Captain Craig
Fletcher remembers a young student
worker who came to learn about life in the fire-
house. That student worker was Lane Kemper
and it didnt take long for all those young fire-
eaters at Fire City to agree they had found
a keeper. Lane earned the respect and admira-
tion of his peers through hard work, hustle and
aptitude for the job. Imagine 33s in the early
1970s long before one of our most educated
Chief Engineers declared the single function
firefighter a liability to the LAFD.
A young Lane Kemper quickly and
continually distinguished himself in those early
days - as a student worker, during his long ten-
ure as a fireman at 10s, while he was instruct-
ing the world in the art and science of forced
entry, and until the too soon end of his career
as a universally respected LAFD Captain II and
national expert on fireground situational aware-
ness. Lanes passion for his vocation as a fire-
man and the brotherhood of his second family
was legacy. Our tribute to the man and the leg-
end is in the form of an annual softball tourna-
ment that bears his name The Lane Kemper
Softball Classic
On May 2, 2017, 25 years after the
city lay smoldering, post-civil disturbance,
and nearly 11 years after lane left us, we cel-
6 June 2017
ebrated Lanes life by setting aside our badges
and service stripes and playing softball,
engaging in friendly firehouse competition and
raising a few bucks for his beloved Firemens
Relief Association.
The day began in a fog of confused
precision. Trucks, trailers and transport vans
stuffed with tables, canopies, barbeques, food,
drink, ice, prizes, and of course, tools of the
game were unloaded in a flurry of activity. This
was accomplished by scores of volunteers who
had nothing better to do than spend all day sup-
porting an event that has little measurable self-
benefit but profoundly benefits the Widows,
Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. We try to
emulate Lanes commitment to give back while
having fun.
Typically, in true fireman fashion, last
minute teams materialize and expect star treat-
ment. And typically, in true fireman fashion, the
selfless few cowboys up and make it work. So
hoorays to Keith Bandy and his able posse that
A friendly competition
in tribute to the man
and the legend.
includes Bill Bringas, Rick Denning and Steve
Romas. And for the record, short rib racks
dont just spontaneously multiply. Thank you,
Mark Curry, for the magic. The other thankless
and hazardous task umpiring often goes un-
appreciated. Thanks to all the real men who lay
it out there and keep it between the lines. You
know who you are. Remember, the alternative
would be to umpire your own games. That, we
all know, would lead to a spike in injury and
altercation statistics.
Every team plays two fun games and
then moves on to single elimination. Every-
body gets a fine lunch and cold refreshments.
There is also opportunity to win cool raffle
prizes. Ask Ted Nonini about his trip to the
Grenadines. Valerie Lawrence and all the
wonderful ladies from LAFRA handle the
raffle prizes which raise lots of funds for the
WODFF. Mark Curry, Eric Stephens and
Greg Pascolla circle the BBQ wagons and
provide to-die-for ribs, slaw and rolls served in
generous portions by the guys in black. Thank
you men for the great grub.
After introductions and acknowledge-
ments, special mention of Dave Moorman and
his long-time support and participation in the
tournament, and with a beautiful rendition of
our national anthem from a lovely young wom-
an, the crowd was ready to PLAY BALL!
 By Jim Stiglich
Photos by Laura Lichter, David
Blaire, Deborah Lew, Juan Carlos
Sanchez and Eric Santiago

Fire Station 3 Fire Station 9 Fire Station 10

Fire Station 98 Fire Station 75

Fire Station 73 Fire Station 11 Fire Station 88

Fire Station 12 Volunteers Fire Station 34

June 2017 7
 Fire Station 33 Fire Station 37 Fire Station 12

Fire Station 15 Fire Station 66

Fire Station 39 Fire Station 21 Fire Station 61

Fire Station 60 Fire Station 57

Fire Hogs Battalion 4

8 June 2017
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Fire Station 64

2017 Kemper Softba

Raffle Winner - Keith Garcia, FS 64-B ll Classic Champion
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Fire Station 29
June 2017 9
 T
he Relief Association was able to gather
all of its Medical Plan vendors under
one roof at FHMTC on April 6th for this
years Health and Wellness Fair. The more than
12,000 family members and firefighters cov-
ered by the plan were invited in for one-on-one
consultations and much more. Members re-
ceived benefit updates, coverage information,
and were able to discuss personal issues and
problems directly with vendors.
Holding the fair at an LAFD facility
provided the opportunity for on-duty members
to attend. Staff from the Medical Liaison and
the Community Risk Reduction units, along
with reps from AIMS, allowed these members
to gain a better knowledge of their many medi-
cal related benefits.
The American Cancer Society, the
American Heart Association and the Ameri-
can Red Cross were new to the event this year.
UCLA Health was also new to the fair, provid-
ing info on their comprehensive clinics that are
popping up all over the southland.
Regular vendors like Center for Heart
and Health provided health screenings and in-
formation on their comprehensive annual phys-
ical that is covered by the plan. Medical Imag-
ing of SoCal explained about their enhanced
benefit for state-of-the-art body scans, and the
VSP rep let members know about the enhanced
vision care benefit. Scores of members signed
up with Anthems Live Health Online program,
enabling them to make virtual doctor visits
from their devices and laptops.

10 June 2017
 Most visited at the fair was LAFRAs
own HealthSCOPE table. Members were fi-
nally able to put faces to the helpful voices
that have been assisting them with their medi-
cal coverages and benefits. Denise Schelgel
and company are a big part of what makes the
LAFRA Medical Plan the very best available.
Our Medical Plan is run by firefight-
ers for firefighters, remarked Trustee Dave
Peters. So based on feedback that we receive
from the members, we can make adjustments
and changes to the plan. Theres no way that
Barista Terri Godinez and
third-party insurers can do that. The singular
her better half & half
purpose of the LAFRA Medical Plan is to serve
LAFD firefighters and their families.
In addition to the free massages and
a custom coffee bar hosted by Terri Godinez,
members were treated to an array of health-re-
lated prizes in the raffles. Joy and Richard Wat-
ters walked away with a NutriBullet blender
and a pair of Bose earbuds. Another big win-
ner, Janet Anthony, will be able to enhance her
daily workouts with a new FitBit Blaze sports
watch. Dan Curry will certainly enjoy the iPad
that he won, provided by ProMed Spine.
If you are not currently utilizing the
LAFRA Medical Plan, do yourself a favor and
contact a Relief Trustee to find out exactly what
you are missing. Or visit lafra.org for more in-
formation. Youll want to be ready for the next
open enrollment period when you can sign-up
for the best Medical Plan offered to LAFD
members and their families.

LAFRA Volunteers

June 2017 11
 Four make-up sessions have been scheduled. If you missed your on-duty photo session, attend one of
these sessions off-duty. Inspectors and Special-Duty members, find a site near your assignment. Anyone can
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12 June 2017
 A flag ceremony was held at Fire Station 3 to honor Battalion Chief Jerome Boyd
who died in the line of duty on April 28, 2017. Photos by Jeremy Oberstein/LAFD

FS 9 is ready for Annual Inspection

June 2017 13
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 USAR companies training in the DTLA Metro tunnel in April

Greetings to all the Sinners and Saints

of Battalion 2 and then some. I hope the return
of a Battalion 2 writer would inspire other bat-
talions to jump on board. Well see . . . I sup-
pose.
Sooo, once again lets jump to tradition
shall we? As I work SOD around the Battal-
ion, I get the scoop on things. Zach Robinson
recently promoted to Engineer and was sent to
a land far away called 59s. Congrats to you
Zach, and the way I hear it, a very nice promo-
tional dinner was put on by you for the crew at
12s. Good job.
FS 50 members at the Lions Club breakfast in Atwater Village
But that leads to another story of tra-
dition or should we say non-tradition? One of
the probationary members at Fire Station 50 probationary and promotional dinners were to multiple Anonymous Grapevine Reports (AGR
recently reached the pinnacle of their proba- pay back the members that helped you through . . . not to be confused with CTS) that a member
tionary year. Yes, thats right, passed probation. the long hard days of studying and such. When from Fire Station 50 that promoted way back in
And the probationary member put on a wonder- I got off probation way back in 2007, the tradi- October has yet to put on his promotional din-
ful dinner, complete with steak and lobster and tion I always heard was that . . . well you know. ner. Say it aint so.
all the fixins. After dinner, when it comes time Now I know last month I mentioned a Recently the B shift had Battalion in-
to collect, youll never guess what happened?!? member that allegedly did not put on a promo- spection. I was fortunate enough to work that
For those of us that werent there, I hear they tional dinner for a station out of the Battalion. day, and saw the work the members put in, es-
collected full boat for the day! Wait, I thought But I also heard from reliable sources that filed pecially with the high winds and brush fire up

June 2017 15
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in Debs Park. All I can say is thank goodness
no one dropped the ball (literally) and played
handball all day a couple days prior - that
would make things tough.
But lets end on a good note - good luck
to all the members of Battalion 2 going down
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June 2017 17
 Capt Mary Jo Zahyna celebrates her last day after 37 years on the LAFD

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 TF 37 raises a flag in honor of retired B/C Larry Schneider who passed away in May.

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June 2017 23
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24 June 2017
 Auto in carport in the 15300 blk of Vanowen St on 4/14/17. Photo by Rick McClure

Firefighters handle an incident on the WB 101 Fwy x Hayvenhurst Ave on 4/27/17. Photo by Rick McClure

June 2017 25
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SFD on Alvarado on 4/14/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin

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28 June 2017
 Brush fire off Big Tujunga Cyn on 4/21/17. Photos by Greg Doyle and FF Paul Wingate, Crew 3

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30 June 2017
An auto on San Fernando Rd on 4/10/17. Photo by Rick McClure

T/A on Foothill Bl on 4/20/17. Photo by Abraham Kegyan

33s extinguished a vehicle fire in an alley near 76th Place and McKinley Ave on 4/9/17. Photo by Tod Sudmeier

June 2017 31
 Vacant house at 5305 Hermitage Ave
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32 June 2017
 On 4/24/17, companies had two injuries in a head-on collision on Topanga Cyn. Photo by Rick McClure

72s lends a hand with the Valleys Adopt-a-Hydrant program

Huge mural at 72s

Westside artist, Rosie Tos, well known by the LAFD for her
murals at Fire Station 5 and 63, has ventured out to the west side
of the Valley this time and created a mural for Fire Station 72. This
huge mural, 20 feet wide by 14 feet high, graces a wall of the ap-
E 93 at opening day for the Reseda Little League
paratus floor at the Canoga Park firehouse.

June 2017 33
 Top Row left to right: A/O Patterson, FF Bob Collis, FF Jerry Updegraff,
Eng. John Buck, FF Issac Burks, FF Cooper. Bottom Row left to right:

A
CI Keith Gove, FF Dan Flores, Eng. Gary Klasse, CII Andy Kuljis

ndy Kuljis excelled in gymnastics

while attending San Pedro High
School. He was good enough that he
hoped for a scholarship to further his educa-
tion, but after graduating in 1950, he assumed
he would take over his fathers fishin business.
Well, it was at this time that the tuna industry
in California took a nose dive and most boat
owners went out of business. A

Andy had joined the USN Reserves

while in high school and in 1951 his reserve
unit was activated. Andy was sent to San Diego
for an eight-week boot camp. After graduatin
from navel boot camp he thought that bein
inside a submarine was a good idea, so he was
sent to New London, Connecticut for 10 weeks
of formal submarine trainin.
Part of this submarine trainin includ-
ed stuffin 20 sailors inside a large dark tube,
face to face and knee to knee, for about two
hours. Those that passed this test were sent
on to another test that simulated ecapin from
a downed submarine. This was a large verti-
cal tube filled with water that the sailors had
to go into and swim to the surface. Andy said
there were about 80 sailors in the program and
about half failed to make the grade. Of course
Andy always has a unique and accurate way of
lookin at incidents and described being inside
a submarine as similar to being trapped inside a
sewer pipe, with both ends welded closed.
Prior to graduatin from submarine
school, Andy was attached to a detail that went
34 June 2017
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fi
w
back to the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Candlestick Park. With the Bowfin recommis-
Connecticut. There, President Harry Truman sioned, she sailed to her new home port in San W
and his wife Bess broke a champagne bottle on Diego, where 26 other submarines (two squad- f
the bow of the first nuclear submarine, the USS rons) were attached to submarine tenders. p
Nautilus. The Bowfin patrolled the Pacific for the
After submarine school, he was sent to duration of Andys time in the Navy, conduc- a
Mare Island Shipyard in San Francisco where tin trainin and sonar exercises. In 1953 Andy a
he was assigned to recommission the USS was honorably discharged from the Navy and
r
Bowfin 287. This was a Fleet submarine, which served an additional three years in the Naval
was also considered a Perch class boat. Andy Reserves.
was assigned to work alongside the shipyard After getting out of the Navy and need-
builders to put the Bowfin back into service. in some more excitement in his life, Andy put
(
After working on the submarine for in an application with the LAFD and in 1956 F
three months, she was ready for active ser- (Class of 11-1-56) he started the Drill Tower.
vice. A recommission ceremony took place at Back then a rookies probation was six months. 1
Hunters Point, which is close to what use to be His first house was old FS 33 (Broadway x M
w
-

Slauson). His 2nd house was old FS 65 (106th
x Compton) and his third house was old FS 64
(108th x Main).
After successfully completin his proba-
tion, Andy was assigned to old FS 57. Andy, do
you see a pattern here of the stations where you
use to work? Andy also spent some time at FS
79, but eventually ended back at FS 64. While
at 64s Andy became involved in UFLAC and
eventually became the president.
In 1972 Andy promoted to Captain I
and was assigned to FS 61 - oh yea, old FS 61
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- and then moved on to old FS 68 (naturally!)
Believe it or not, Andy made his way out to
the Valley, where he stayed a few years before
headin over to Westlake, which later became
OCD and is now Metro. Are you guys keepin
track of how many places Andy worked that no
longer exist?
After Andy made Captain II he was
assigned to old FS 66, (You didnt think he
was goin to work at a new station, did you?)
where he remained for 10 years. Of course, ev-
ery good harbor rat eventually returns home, so
it was at FS 49 that Andy worked at his last
assignment. On February 18, after 36 dedicated
years with the Los Angeles Fire Department,
Andy Kuljis retired.
Currently, Andy is the Secretary for
the Relief Association, where he has tirelessly
worked for the past 11 years.
Im not sure how many of us could keep
up with Andy. He was a tireless worker while
on the job and he continues to serve all of us
and our families as Secretary of LAFRA.
Andy, thanks so much for all you have
done and for all youre doin now. I know there
are many grateful members, whether theyre
active, retired, widows or family members,
whose lives youve touched for the better.
In case youre interested, the USS
Bowfin is anchored at Pearl Harbor and is on
public display.
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STRUCTURE FIRE
Westlake District
Photos by Martin Nate Rawner, Mike Meadows, Rick McClure and
Harry Garvin

On April 27, 2017, approximately 160 firefighters battled a spectacular blaze that demolished a two-story house and spread to a vacant
four-story apartment building at 666 South Bonnie Brae in L.A.s Westlake District. Task Force 11 first on scene reported the older house, fully
involved, with exposures on two sides. The exposures were a vacant center hallway four-story taking off to the north and a two-story occupied
convalescent home/hospital to the south.
Wagon Batteries, ladder pipes and numerous handlines were the order of the night, knocking down heavy fire conditions that ended up
damaging three buildings. Firefighters attended to, with the help of the staff, the 50 patients at the convalescent hospital. Firefighters also set
up a collapse zone directly in front of the older apartment building as large chunks of the roof and facade dangerously collapsed outwards. The
main bulk of fire was knocked down in two hours.

36 June 2017
June 2017 37
STRUCTURE FIRE
North Hills
Photos by Greg Doyle
It took 46 firefighters less than
30 minutes to fully extinguish
a fast moving outside fire that
extended into a one-story home
in the 15000 block of Bahama
Street, as well as a shed in an
adjacent yard on April 30, 2017.

38 June 2017
 ERIC STRODE, Firefighter III, FS 80-C
ALICIA WELCH, Battalion Chief
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017
Marina Del Rey Marriott
The Reef 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey CA
880 S Harbor Scenic Dr, Long Beach CA
Reception - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Social Hour - 6:00 PM Dinner - 7:00 PM Dinner - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Dancing - 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
$65 per person includes meal, tax & gift
$60 pp includes tax, tip & gift
Call Rose Mercado - (213) 893-9857 Call Leonard Sedillos, 80-C - (310) 872-9380
All are welcome! or Levisa Wade - (213) 709-6817
Spouses are cordially invited.

JOHN E. SULLIVAN, Captain I,

Medical Liaison Unit
THOMAS MOORE, Captain II
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017
South End Raquet and Health Club
FIRE STATION 69
2800 Skypark Drive, Torrance CA
15045 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades CA
Social Hour - 4:00 PM Dinner - 6:00 PM
Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Dinner Buffet - $40 includes tax & tip. No gifts please.
Cash Bar provided
Call Fire Station 69 - (310) 575-8569 or
Erik Schneider- (805) 405-1594
Call Laurie - (310) 344-1368 or John - (310) 283-4379
RSVP by Aug 5, 2017

Recent Retirements

Eric J. Strode 12/15/1986 06/30/2017 Firefighter III FS 80-C
Mary J. Zahyna 12/10/1979 04/30/2017 Captain I EMS 4-S
John N. Vidovich 12/14/1980 05/31/2017 Deputy Chief FPB
Robert T. Tosaya 10/02/1986 05/15/2017 Captain I FS 8-A
Jay N. Ceasar 12/13/1982 08/31/2017 Engineer FS 84-A
Peter M. Benesch 08/10/1980 06/30/2017 Battalion Chief Air Operations

June 2017 39
40 June 2017
E
ach year the Los Angeles Firefight-
ers Association holds a meeting where
members of the LAFD nominate a can-
didate that has gone above and beyond the call
of duty, and exemplifies the proud traditions of
the LAFD. This year, Captain II Charles Rud-
dell of Fire Station 89-C, was honored as that
exemplary candidate. On Wednesday, March
22, 2017, the Association held its 50th annual
Firefighter of the Year luncheon at the down-
town Double Tree Hotel by Hilton recognizing
Captain Ruddell.
Chuck (as he prefers to be called) was
raised by parents Ronald and Winifred Ruddell,
and early on decided to follow in his fathers
footsteps. Ron was a Captain I on the LAFD
and retired from FS 17-B.
On December 14th, 1980 (yes, the in-
famous class of 80) Chuck began his 36 year
career and then started working his way up the
ladder. Chuck has held the rank of Apparatus
Operator (A/O for you truckies) Captain I, and
currently Captain II. During his tenure on the
LAFD Chuck has worked as a Drill Master,
Master Instructor for In Service Training, Lead
Instructor for the LAFD Leadership Academy,
and was awarded the CSFA Instructor of the
Year in 2007. Chuck has specialized in US&R,
Swift Water, and coordinator of the LAFD Bike
Team. He has been deployed to many disasters
in our state and across the country such as Hur-
ricane Katrina. Chuck has spent many hours
teaching and mentoring members of the LAFD
and many other agencies throughout the state.
At the March luncheon, with his wife
Gloria at his side, his children Nicholas, An-
drew, Jeffrey, Charles, and Elizabeth, and his
granddaughter seated in front of him, Captain
II Charles Ruddell was proclaimed the 2016
Firefighter of the Year. Also in attendance to
witness, honor, and speak on Chucks behalf
were Fire Commission President Delia Ibarra,
Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, and more than 260
family, friends, and LAFD members.
On behalf of the Los Angeles Firefight-
ers Association, congratulations to Captain II
Charles Ruddell, the 2016 FIREFIGHTER OF
THE YEAR.

June 2017 41
O
n April 24,2017, 78 of our finest
seniors from the LAFD Golf Club met
at the beautiful California Country
Club to decide who was the top senior golfer
in the club. The course conditions were excel-
lent and we were treated to a beautiful day to
top it off.
We had eight golfers post scores in the
70s. This years champion is a repeat winner,
t Champs
Gary Gatena, shooting a 71. He was followed A Flight Gross & Ne
a & An dy Vidovich
by Steve Schulz with a 74. Taking the Low Net Gary Ga ten
honors this year was Andy Vidovich. Andy shot
a gross 80 minus his 16 handicap for a net 64
to take the Low Net honors - excellent playing.
Gary and Andy will represent the LAFDGC in
the SCGA Seniors Tournament of Champions
in December. Congratulations guys! Best of
luck.
It was great to see our octogenar-
ians again this year: Tom Harrison at 87, Ron B Flight Gross & Ne
McIntyre at 85, Jim Maza and Gene Allen at t Champs
Andy Zar & Buzz Cla
83. Jim Maza, who shot under his age last year, rk
a 79, still carries a nine handicap. Country
Gene Allen is still sporting an impressive 19
handicap.
We added two 50 year-old youngsters
this year to the Seniors group: Mickey Diaz
and Ruben Gonzalez. Welcome to the Old
Guys club!
Id like to thank Kevin Wright, Senior
Vice President and Financial Advisor with t Champs
Morgan Stanley, for supporting our tournament C Flight Gross & Ne
y Peralta
again. ProV1s and pink hats this year. Thanks Steve Schulz & Ra
Kevin.
Thanks goes out to Gold Lee of Lewis,
Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin and Lee. Thanks
for the many gifts you provided for our carts
and auction. If you ever need help with your
workmans compensation issues, Gold is the
man to see.
A big thanks goes out to the LAFDGC
board for their continued support. Noel Mur- Club President Dale
chet, Mike Monroy, Joe Zabalza, Gary Man- Senior Club Champ
Gant with
nan, Jeff Simon and Eric Dillon were there Gary Gatena
manning the scoring table and many of the
behind the scene jobs. Thanks guys. I couldnt
have done it without your help.
A special thanks goes out to Head PGA
Pro Monta Sokolovska and her staff for a job
well done. She worked tirelessly setting up
the course, making catering arrangements and
massaging the bottom line. She was even in
the kitchen helping the chef with the breakfast t Champs
burritos after he was involved in a fender D Flight Gross & Ne
& Mi ke Sauber
bender on the way to the course. Great job and Gary Klasse
thank you!
42 June 2017
 What Is The...
Extinguisher Fund?
The brain child of Ted Bailie, retired
from the LAFD and LAFRA, your stations
Extinguisher Fund is a simple way to
collect donations for the Widows, Orphans
and Disabled Firemens Fund. Ted saw
the accumulation of change that the cook
dumped into the mess fund box each shift
and had a better idea. If this change was
instead collected for the WODFF he figured
it could really add up. With an average
of 50 cents per day per station, in a year
there would be...well, you can do the
math!
So take your turn in the cooking
rotation and remember to drop all your
change into your stations extinguisher.
There should be one in every firehouse.
And any loose change in your pockets, any
that you find in the TV chairs, or hoarded
in the ashtray of your vehicle can be
thrown in for good measure.
The Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemens Fund is the heart of the Relief
Association. This fund provides assistance
to our firefighters and families who are
faced with personal difficulties and trag-
edies. Donations are the sole means of
support for this Fund.
Firefighters risk their lives to
protect the community on a daily
basis. Thus, they and their families can
be comforted in knowing that the Fire
Department Family, supported by the
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens
Fund, is there for them in times of need.

June 2017 43
44 June 2017
 By
Juliet Brandolino
LAFRA Event Coordinator

Y
our Relief Association honored its
corps of volunteers at a luncheon at
Maggianos Woodland Hills on Satur-
day, April 8, 2017. It would not be possible to
put on the numerous member appreciation and
fund raiser events without this dedicated crew.
President Bob Steinbacher was the
master of ceremonies and was ably assisted by
Trustees Craig White and Dave Peters. Other
LAFD members in attendance were Noel Mur-
chet (retired), Ken Krupnik (accompanied by
his wife Elsa), and Captain Jim Como who
brought along the crew from 84-C.
The 2016 volunteers who earned recog-
nition for going above and beyond (for hours of
service and extra effort) were:
Virginia Newcomb
Anne Munsell
Rose Franco
Cathy Smith
Lori Madden
Emily Pizinger
Maria Riley
Donna Capelouto
Valerie Lawrence
Stina del Guidice
Jacque Gonzalez

The Volunteer of The Year award

went to the ubiquitous Lydia Andrews. Lydia
is a true and trusted volunteer who can be re-
lied upon to help out an any event, any time.
She always brings along her good cheer, and of
course a host of unique hats, glasses and other
fun fashion accouterments.
The staff at Maggianos brought out
platter after platter of their fine Italian cuisine
including Asiago Crusted Shrimp, Spinach &
Artichoke al Forno, not to mention mounds
of Rigatoni, Lasagna, and Chicken Parmesan.
While the guests feasted, artist Miles Lewis
was on hand to create delightful sketches of
each and every one.

June 2017 45
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 MEMBERS
Walter F. Matthews, Fireman.
Appointed July 22, 1946. Retired on a service pension July 1, 1971 from FS 47-B.
Passed away April 9, 2017.

Ronald L. Dorn, Firefighter III.

Appointed August 10, 1980. Retired on a service pension January 6, 2011 from FS 23-A.
Passed away April 15, 2017.

Jerome Tenhundfeld, Fireboat Mate.

Appointed May 12, 1962. Retired on a service pension June 2, 1991 from FS 111-B.
Passed away April 27, 2017.

Jerome A. Boyd, Battalion Chief.

Appointed October 25, 1986. Actively on duty at Public Safety Section FPB.
Passed away April 28, 2017.

Jay E. Ellington, Firefighter II.

Appointed March 10, 1962. Retired on a service pension March 6, 1983 from FS 47-C.
Passed away May 1, 2017.

Wendell C. Simms, Captain II.

Appointed April 14, 1974. Retired on a service pension January 2, 2000 from FS 1-B.
Passed away May 5, 2017.

FAMILY
Wilma M. Debenham, spouse of Charles W. Debenham, passed away April 13, 2017.
Marie Mushaney, surviving spouse of James L. Mushaney, passed away Aril 14, 2017.
Patricia M. Kessen, surviving spouse of Willard L. Kessen, passed away April 14, 2017.
Rebecca E. McCormick, surviving spouse of John H. McCormick, passed away April 21, 2017.
Evelyn Borden, surviving spouse of Stanley M. Borden, passed away May 6, 2017.

June 2017 47
 Send your letters & comments to the editor at: editor@lafra.org

LAFRA passed away. I met Loom up at said I would never walk again.
my first field assignment during a Larry stayed in contact with me
Ron [Dorn] was assigned to DT ride-along with RA33. He was and was always encouraging me
5s when I was an engineer at 63s. the TFC and had the crew there by saying, George, get up and go!
He was the guy who would al- highly motivated. The last was You can do it! Between my wifes
ways help exchange our bottles or when he was at Batt 9 and I was at and Larrys constant encourage-
help us get our station supplies. He EMS 5. ment, I was motivated to exercise,
made the landscape at old 5s look Over the years we crossed stretch and recover so I was able to
like a Japanese garden - he was the paths many times. What I appreci- return to full duty.
hardest worker in the station. ated most about him was that he to- When Larry promoted to B/C,
I worked with Ron off and on tally expected everyone to perform he asked me to be his Staff Assis-
for many years. He was a great fire- at their best . . . no excuses. He was tant. Together we worked Battalion
man and a great guy. I looked for- an icon. I am proud to have known 7 and later Battalion 5. Working
ward to his stories when I saw him, him. Batt 5 with Larry was when I decid-
he seemed to always have some ed to study for Captain. We worked
crazy story to tell. I remember one Gary Inman together again when I promoted to
day looking for surf, I stopped at Highland Village, TX TFC at 38s and he transferred in to
Venturas dredge - it had to be 15 Battalion 6.
and stormy, but there was one guy I can say that I feel blessed
out. I looked in the parking lot and Dear Relief Association: to have basically spent my whole
there was that crazy mans truck. career with Larry as my friend,
Ron was doing what he loved Larry Schneider was an ex- colleague and mentor. We have so
surfing. cellent firefighter and I learned so many good stories that come from
Our hearts and prayers go out
much working with him. There are an almost 30-year working rela-
to the Dorn family. My wife and Iso many great stories that came tionship and a 50-year friendship.
will miss driving by his house with
from our time together. One that I will miss Larry and always
our dogs and seeing his smiling had a lasting impression on me was treasure the memories. God be with
face light up. Aloha my friend, en-
about his work in the community the Schneider family, I love you all.
joy the waves in heaven around Fire Station 33. He. The sta-
tion, and even his wife, organized George Bauman
Danny and Lisa Flores food and toy collection (this was
before Spark of Love) for the needy
families in the district. LAFRA-
LA Firemens Relief Association: Larry was also my friend and
tenacious as hell. When I worked I never saw Ronnie [Dorn]
I recently saw the memorial at an off-duty job, I dropped a steel without that great, gentle, kind and
mention that Lawrence Schneider beam on my leg and the surgeon friendly manner he always exuded.
48 June 2017
Negativity just didnt seem to be in
him. One of the hardest workers,
best cooks and best firemen I had
the true pleasure to know on and
off the job. He is a shining exam-
ple of good people and I suspect
anyone who knows Ron will miss
his enthusiasm for life.
RIP Ronnie boy
Douglas McCleerey
LAFRA
I am deeply saddened by
Sterlings [Johnson] passing. We
were on the same Southern League
championship football team. Ster-
ling was a leader on the team. I am
not surprised he became a captain
in the LAFD. He had all the quali-
ties need to be a good family man,
father and professional.
Rest in peace Sterling.
Homer Butler
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
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June 2017 49
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50 June 2017

By Candace Nicholson
I
t would be a major understatement to say
Johnathan Theodore loves cars. Before he
shared his talent on MAVTVs Wrench
Wars, Johnathan grew up in a world of auto
shops and fabrication specialists. So what
made him pursue a career in firefighting? And
what made him ply his favorite pastime to help
the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens
Fund? The answer: a broader sense of family.
My parents always owned their own
shops, and mom and dad worked on cars for-
ever. But I liked the security of firefighting,
Johnathan explains. Working on cars isnt as
reliable as it used to be, and I always wanted to
be a firefighter, even as a kid.
After spending 10 years with the LAFD
and earning a promotion to Apparatus Opera-
tor at Fire Station 21, Johnathan understands
the heart and integrity required to wear the
uniform, as well the value firefighters have in
the community. Thats why hes also a proud
member of the Los Angeles Firemens Relief
ular makeover of his beloved 1965
Buick Skylark. I call her Project
Soccer Mom, he says with a laugh.
I bought this particular car because
my wife and I had a son. I have an-
other hot rod, but its a two-seater
and we needed more space, Johna-
than continues. Working on cars
is great as a hobby, but my primary
downtime is spent with my family
and I needed something to make
that possible.
And rest assured that love
and support runs both ways. On the
day the episode was filmed, Jona-
thans loved ones were out in full
force. My father was there in the
crowd, along with my wife, my son,
and about seven or eight of my bud-
dies. They all came to cheer me on,
he says.
After impressing the judg-
es with his handiwork to the exte-
Association. Its one of those things that costs rior, his knowledge of everything under the
almost nothing. And if I get hurt, the Relief As- hood, and dissembling a jigsaw contraption of
sociation is there for my family. Its firefighters auto parts that would challenge even the most
helping other firefighters, says Johnathan. experienced gearhead, Johnathan won a $1,000
So when the owner of El Reys Garage donation to the Widows & Orphans charity.
and creator of Wrench Wars, Brother JD, asked For this proud hook-and-ladder expert,
Johnathan to exercise his family trade and ap- there wasnt a moment of doubt. Whether its
pear on the premiere episode of this backyard his parents, his wife and little one, or his fire-
builders auto competition show, he jumped at house brethren, Johnathan puts family first.
the opportunity. Why? The winner, after com- I tell my wife all the time that Im a simple
pleting three rounds on their mechanical dream creature. I love tinkering in my garage. I love
project, takes home a donation to their favorite spending time with my family. And I love be-
charity. For this LAFD veteran, Widows & Or- ing a firefighter. Its that simple.
phans, the official charity of the Relief Associa- Wrench Wars airs on MAVTV. Check
tion, was the obvious choice. out the web site, www.mavtv.com, for the
To compete, Jonathan chose the vehic- shows schedule and live streaming options.
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Fire Chief Doug Graft, LAFD Ret. & Assistant Fire Chief Ron Myers, LAFD Ret.
June 2017 51
 Donations to Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund
April 2017
GEORGE A. BAUMAN in memory of Larry Schneider FIRE STATION NO. 37 from the
Fire Extinguisher Fund
MARY A. MENDENHALL in memory of my husband
Dennis Mendenhall JAMES E. GILLUM from the Simi Valley
Breakfast Club
STEPHEN M. ORTIZ from the Dads & Kids
Horseshoe Tournament MELLON CORP COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

KIRK P. BINGHAM from the Firemens Breakfast
@ Mimis Restaurant in Thousand Oaks
ROBERT MEER
JEROME D. COOK in memory of Dennis Mendenhall
& Billy Miser
WONDERFUL GIVING
JAMES CALZADA
TERRY & SYDNEY NG & FAMILY in memory of
Don Sampson
DALE J. SMITH
FUMIKO HUMBERD in honor of my husband
John Humberd Jr.s birthday on February 2, 2017
PETER B. TEETS in memory of Don Sampson
GARY B. KLASSE in memory of John Haver
LOIS SCHILDMEYER in memory of Don Sampson
SCOTT L. AMES from the Antelope Valley
Breakfast Club
MERRILL E. REED in memory of Dennis Mendenhall
JUDY FERGUSON in memory of Donald E. Sampson
DARLENE GILBERT in memory of cousin
Donald E. Sampson
DANIEL KEMP in memory of Larry Gimenez
GEORGE A. CUTRO & FAMILY in memory of
Lawrence D. Schneider
KEN & JODI GUNDERMAN in memory of
Lawrence Schneider

MAHLOND & MAUREEN SAMPSON in honor of DOUG & LORRAINE CRAWFORD in memory of
Donald E. Sampson Chief Lawrence D. Schneider

MR. & MRS. ROBERT HAMPTON in memory of JUANITA BYERLY in memory of my assistant at
Donald Sampson LAUSD E. Shorty Almond

KENNETH J. MULHOLLAND in memory of CHRISTINE M. BRUMBAUGH

Sterling Big Hands Johnson
JEAN M. JOHNSON in memory of Capt. Alicia Mathis
DOUGLAS J. KIRBY in memory of Clarence W. Scott & her great grandfather Capt. Michael Furlong/
Chicago F.D.
CHRISTINE M. BRUMBAUGH
PRISCILLA SAMPSON BULOCK in memory of my
FIRE STATION NO. 84 from the first cousin Donald Sampson
Fire Extinguisher Fund
52 June 2017
 Submitted by Frank Borden Director of Operations, LAFDHS

LAFD History - The Historic Hayes Aerial Ladder Truck

O
ur Historical Society was very fortu-
nate to obtain the Hayes aerial ladder
truck from the city operated Travel
Town prior to opening the Hollywood Museum
in October of 2001. The restoration of the truck
has not been scheduled yet. There is a lot of
wood and some metal to work on including the
ladders and equipment. This truck was one of
the first aerial ladders in the country. This is the
story of the truck. FWB

THE TRAVEL TOWN STORY Vigilance Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 with a Captain, driver and seven firemen.

The staff of Travel Town had stared

long enough at a building full of antique Los
Angeles Fire Department apparatus; so in late
1987 we began seriously researching the equip-
ments history, with an eye towards putting to-
gether an exciting exhibit on the LAFD. Our
first step was to ask some LAFD historians to
survey our collection and give us the ground-
work from which to begin. What those gentle-
men told us was a pleasant surprise: all Travel
Towns fire apparatus are important pieces, and
the big lumbering, horsedrawn thing, previ-
ously of unknown origin, is the most significant
piece of all. Its a Hayes aerial, we were told.
It was the first successful aerial hook and lad-
der truck invented - only three were thought to
exist - it could be the truck bought in the 1880s
for the L.A. Volunteer Fire Department!
This truck had sat anonymously at Trav-
el Town for 30 years, waiting, like the fairy-tale
frog prince, for its true identity to be revealed.
The task ahead of us was to discover the history
of the truck, and the reasons for its importance,
and to share that with Travel Towns visitors.
Handicapped by the lack of records on where
the truck came from or when it was donated to
Travel Town, we had no choice but to begin at
the beginning in our research - with the inven-
tor of the truck himself, Daniel D. Hayes.
In 1866, the Amoskeag Company of
Manchester, New Hampshire, received an or-
der for five steam-powered fire pumpers from
the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Dan-
iel D. Hayes, a native New Yorker with experi-
ence as a volunteer firefighter, was working as
a machinist for Amoskeag at the time. He was
selected to deliver the steam pumpers and to
train San Francisco firefighters in the operation
and maintenance of the equipment. This train-
ing period lasted several months, and when
Hayes was ready to return to New Hampshire,
the San Francisco Fire Department offered him
the position of Superintendent of Steamers. In
December of 1866, he accepted the position
and began a 14-year career with the S.F.F.D.
Note: We have the first steamer pur-
chased by the new LAFD in1886 and it is an
Amoskeag on display along with the Hayes
aerial in the Hollywood Museum. It is known
as the Kurtz steamer. All the LAFD antique ve-
hicles from Travel Town are in the museum or
in storage. FWB
Hayes and his fellow big-city firefight-
ers were faced with a particular challenge:
some of the most damaging fires experienced
in American cities in the mid-1800s were in
multi-story buildings. For many years inventors
had tried to develop a hook and ladder truck
that would effectively reach the upper levels of
contemporary buildings, but initial attempts at
Retired Captain Ben Holder was responsible for getting two
great horses for the truck so he was the first to drive it.
aerial ladder trucks were often disastrous. Too
heavy or too unstable, these horsedrawn trucks
were either unable to reach fires in a timely
manner or did not function well at the scene of
a fire. In several cases, these early models cost
the lives of firefighters who scaled their unsafe
ladders. Then, in 1868, Daniel Hayes devel-
oped a truck with an aerial ladder that could
extend as much as 85 feet in height. Four to
six men could fully raise the telescopic ladder
in less than 40 seconds by turning a crank. The
aerial was mounted on a turntable, so the ladder
could be swung around to the desired direction.
Hayes had designed, and then built himself, the
first practical and safe horsedrawn aerial ladder
truck. The truck was named after its inventor:
the Hayes Extension Hook and Ladder Truck
and Fire Escape.
Hayes sold his first truck to the S.F.F.D.
a year later, in 1869 for $3,000. But Chief
Whitney, of the S.F.F.D., was skeptical as to
the effectiveness of the truck and refused to
use it in actual service. His was a typical senti-

June 2017 53
ment; after a disaster in New York where sev-
eral firefighters were killed in a demonstration
of an aerial hook and ladder truck, few chiefs
were willing to risk lives on an unknown truck.
It wasnt until Independence Day, 1871, that
Hayes was able to prove the value of his inven-
tion.
A local fire department was a popular
entry in any civic parade, and the San Francis-
co Fire Department brought out a full contin-
gent of equipment, including the Hayes Aerial,
for July 4th, 1871 celebrations. During the pa-
rade, a fire alarm was sounded from Box 17.
According to one version of the story, Hayes
saw this as the opportunity to prove the worth
of his aerial hook and ladder truck. He jumped
into the drivers seat, raced the horses to the
burning multi-story building, and proceeded to
operate the aerial ladder with great proficien-
cy. So effective and dramatic was his display
that the department was finally convinced that
the Hayes aerial hook and ladder could serve
the S.F.F.D. well. A less dramatic, but prob-
ably more accurate, account claims that a new
S.F.F.D. fire chief decided to use the Hayes
truck simply because it was already out of the
station to be in the parade. This fire chief found
the innovative aerial hook and ladder very use-
ful in fighting the blaze and was willing to al-
low it into regular service.
Using local manufactures, Hayes pro-
duced trucks for sale to the S.F.F.D. and other
West Coast fire departments. But demand in-
creased as word of the practicality and reliabil-
ity of Hayes aerial ladder truck design spread
across the U.S. In 1884, Hayes sold his patent
to the New York-based LaFrance Company
(soon to become American La-France). A num-
ber of sizes were developed to meet the distinc-
tive needs of various cities fire departments;
models ranged from a first class truck with
an 85 foot extension ladder to the small fourth
class truck featuring a 40 or 45 foot extension
ladder. Hayes also continued to build trucks in
his own shop in Oakland. By the early years
of the 20th century, when new advancements
in technology made the original Hayes aerial
design obsolete, more than 20 Hayes-design
trucks had been sold.
Note: Sometime back the Hayes family
visited the museum to see what their relative.
DANIEL HAD INVENTED OVER 100 YEARS
AGO. FWB
Daniel Hayes Proposes His Truck to the
LAFD
The lengthy process of purchasing
the Los Angeles Volunteer Fire Departments
Hayes aerial was recorded in painstaking long-
hand in the minutes of various Los Angeles
City Council meetings. On January 28, 1884,
Daniel D. Hayes proposal for the manufacture
of a 2nd class Hayes Hook and Ladder Truck
was read into the minutes of the City Council.
54 June 2017
There is a large crank used to turn the worm screw to raise the
ladder. The aerial ladder was raised once in the museum about
ten feet for a TV commercial. It took three men on the crank and
one pushing up under the end of the ladder to raise it.
The following proposal was opened and
read:
We hereby propose and agree to manu-
facture for your city, and ship the same within
sixty days after receipt of your acceptance of
this proposition one 2nd Class Hayes Exten-
sion Ladder Truck and Fire Escape said Fire
Truck to be built in accordance with the fol-
lowing specifications as regards equipment di-
mensions, material, finish, etc. to wit:
It shall carry ladders of the following dimen-
sions, vis.
One Hayes Patent Extension Ladder
to elevate sixty five feet from the ground, the
main ladder in which shall be 34 feet long, and
the extension 32 feet long.
One ladder 28 ft.
One ladder 26 ft.
One ladder 24 ft.
One ladder 18 ft.
One ladder 16 ft. (roof)
The 28, 26 and 24 ft. ladders shall be
carried on rollers and the 28 and 22 ft. ladders
to be arranged for splicing, making a ladder 46
ft. long and the 20, 18, and 16 to nest in. The
Truck shall be supplied with the following ap-
pliances, to wit,
2 short handled hooks
2 long handled hooks
1 chair hook
2 crouch poles
2 steel crow bars
4 fire axes (with Pipe heads)
The Hayes was a tillered truck with the tillerman
sitting underneath the aerial ladder.
4 pitch forks
4 leather fire buckets
175 ft. of Manila Rope with tackle and
swatch block for hoisting hose
1 oil can
2 brass hand lanterns
1 bell or gong
All necessary wrenches, spanners and
tools for working the truck will also be sup-
plied. The Leaders of the frame and ladders
shall be built of best quality Oregon Pine, free
from knots.
The Truck shall be mounted on Plat-
form Sprints over forward axle, and two full
elliptic springs over hind axle made of best
quality spring steel, the running gear, braces,
rods, and etc. to be carefully forged from the
best quality of Norway and Ulster iron. The
axles to be made of best quality of Ulster iron.
The wheels to be made of selected and sea-
soned timber and tired with the best quality of
Tire Iron. Hind wheels four feet in diameter; to
have brass caps over the ends of hubs, and to
be handsomely painted and striped with gold
leaf. The brake lever shall be arranged to be
operated by drivers foot, and the hind gear op-
erated by hand wheel Tiller, horse tongue, and
whiffle trees, to be made of seasoned second
growth ash or hickory and handsomely painted
and striped with gold leaf. The Truck complete
shall be built in a substantial and workman-
like manner, be handsomely painted and orna-
mented with gold striping and scroll work with
name and etc. as ordered.
 It shall be delivered within the time
hereintofore specified at Los Angeles, Cal. for
the sum of twenty seven hundred and fifty dol-
lars.
Yours Truly
D.D. Hayes
P.S. Or will deliver at San Pedro for twenty five
hundred and fifty dollars, and at San Francisco
for twenty five hundred dollars.
The proposal was accepted, and on June
2, 1884, the truck was delivered to and accept-
ed by the City Council.
Note: Our LAFD aerial ladder trucks
today cost $1million. FWB
Our unique LAFD 1995 Hummer Fire Patrol
The 2017 Run to Remember through Paramount Studios.
Calendar for June 2017
* Fridays from 0800 to 1200 are work days on the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
CAR AND TRUCK SHOWS
This year we hope to bring a few of
our LAFD apparatus to local car and truck
shows. We started with the Run to Remem-
ber at Paramount Studio with our 1917 Model
T Engine and 1977 Pontiac Chiefs car. We are
going to bring our 1995 Hummer Fire Patrol
rig to the Port of LAs Cars and Stripes For-
ever event on June 30th and we are looking
at the calendar for more as we want to expand
awareness of our Society and the history of the
LAFD through our apparatus. We actually own
32 apparatus of all types and that is more than
many fire departments. They dont all run or
have been restored. We have a great job oppor-
tunities for volunteers who like to work on and
restore old vehicles.
Lafd retired members and family are all
invited to our annual retired member luncheon
at the hollywood museum (old 27s) on thurs-
day, june 15th. [photo by robert gladen]
The Hollywood Museum is
located in Old Fire Station 27 at 1355
No. Cahuenga, Hollywood, CA 90028.
The Harbor Museum is located in San
Pedro City Hall at 638 S. Beacon St., San
Pedro CA 90731.
Anyone interested in joining our
great cause by becoming a member, 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.lafdmuseum.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
June 2017 55
 LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CALL TO ORDER
President Bob Steinbacher
called the meeting of the Board
of Trustees of the Los Angeles
Firemens Relief Association
to order at 10:50 a.m.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: was no further discussion or
Bob Steinbacher, President
Jeff Cawdrey, Vice President
Andrew Kuljis, Secretary
Trustee Frank Aguirre
Trustee Steve Berkery
Trustee Tim Freeman
Trustee Rick Godinez
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 David Ortiz
Trustee Danny Wu
Trustee Steven Domanski -
Pension
Trustee Doak Smith Pension
Trustee Gene Bednarchik
Trustee Mike Sailhamer
Trustee Gayle Sonoda
Trustee Tim Larson Pension
Todd Layfer - Executive
Director
Liberty Unciano Controller-
Treasurer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
GUESTS: and indicated that they have
Dave Wagner, Grapevine Editor
Lee Kebler, L.A. Retired Fire
& Police Assoc.
Bob Olsen, L.A. Retired Fire
& Police Assoc.
INVOCATION & Flag
Salute
Rick Godinez led the
invocation. Danny Wu led the
flag salute.
56 June 2017
April 5, 2017
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 March 8, 2017.
David Peters so moved. Mike
Sailhamer seconded. There
objections.
Motion carried to ratify and
dispense with the reading of
the minutes of the Board of
Trustees meeting held March
8, 2017.
PRESIDENT REPORT
1) Bob Steinbacher informed
the Board that the AD HOC
Committee recommends the
law firm Santiago & Jones
to be our new general legal
counsel.
2) Bob Steinbacher reminded
the Board that tomorrow was
the Health Fair at FHMTC
from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 noon.
3) Bob Steinbacher provided
an update on the Pension
meeting and the Pension
Boards decision to send out an
RFP for the creation of an in-
house medical plan.
4) Bob Steinbacher referred to
the LAFRA Pechanga Reunion
three RV spots left. He asked
the Trustees to let him know if
they plan to attend and if they
need a hotel room.
5) Bob Steinbacher indicated
that they have met with the
building owners from the
Figueroa St. area and stated
that they discussed looking
to sharing costs for building
security.
6) Bob Steinbacher informed
that we had Reg 4 testing with
Glendale Fire Systems and
indicated that there were no
issues.
7) Bob Steinbacher informed
that the Board Educational
Offsite will be held on May
18th. He indicated that so far,
we have five guest speakers.
8) Craig White reported on
Hook & Ladder Enduro and
indicated that the event was
successful. He thanked the
Board for the help provided.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board entered into
Executive Session at 11:12
a.m.
The Board adjourned from
Executive Session at 11:40
a.m.
A legal matter was discussed
and action was taken during
Executive Session.
VICE PRESIDENT
REPORT
1) Jeff Cawdrey informed the
Board that they will postpone
the Policy Book Review
meeting to give our new
attorney a chance to review our
policies.
2) Jeff Cawdrey informed that
he will be attending a meeting
on April 18th with Lori Harris
and Rick Godinez to discuss
LAFRAs role in assisting
widows with Workers Comp
issues.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
REPORT
1) Todd Layfer reminded that
Hope for Firefighters is on
June 1st. He announced that
US Bank has increased their
sponsorship from $15K to
$20K. He reported that they
have 19 fire stations committed
and indicated that they need
around three more stations.
2) Todd Layfer reported that
we are currently going through
Open Enrollment until April
30th.
3) Todd Layfer reported that we
had our first Golf Committee
meeting and indicated that
it will be on September 25th
at the Mountain Gate Golf
Course.
4) Todd Layfer provided
an update on the Yearbook
photos and indicated that
many members are purchasing
packages, which will offset the
cost for the Yearbook.
5) Todd Layfer reported on the
L.A. Marathon and indicated
that they have netted just under
$23K.
INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT
John Jacobsen reported that
four Trustees and he attended
the IFEBP Investment
Institute in Phoenix, AZ. He
indicated that there was a lot
of discussion associated with
alternative investments.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORT
Joe Vigil informed the Board
that they will have an Audit
Committee meeting on April
27th to discuss the Harrington
Groups findings and
recommendations.
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE REPORT
Frank Aguirre presented the
following motions.
The committee recommends
and I so move to pay the
usual and customary bills in
the amount of $938,542.98.
There was no discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to pay the
usual and customary bills in
the amount of $938,542.98.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve
$1,350 for the Fire Family
Foundation Poker Night. On
the question there was an
objection. Motion passed with
majority in favor.
Motion carried to approve
$1,350 for the Fire Family
Foundation Poker Night.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve
$959 for honor guard uniform
expenses. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
$959 for honor guard uniform
expenses.
The committee recommends
and I do move to approve $150
for the LAFD Promotional
Badge Ceremony with receipts.
There was no discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to approve
$150 for the LAFD
Promotional Badge Ceremony
with receipts.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve David
Jones with Santiago & Jones as
our new attorney. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
David Jones with Santiago &
Jones as our new attorney.
MEDICAL COMMITTEE
REPORT
David Peters presented the
following motion.
The committee recommends
and I so move to accept the
applications to the Medical
Plan. There was no discussion
and no objections.
Motion carried to accept all
applications to the Medical
Plan.
David Peters informed that the
Summary Plan Document is
being finalized and approved
by our attorney.
RELIEF COMMITTEE
REPORT
Steve Berkery presented the
following motion.
The committee recommends
and I so move to pay:
The Sick & Injury benefits in
the amount of $10,361.73
The Estate Planning benefit in
the amount of $8,350,
The Life & Accident Death
Benefit in the amount of
$12,000
The Relief Death Benefits in
the amount of $13,500
There was no discussion or
objections.
Motion carried to pay the
above Relief benefits.
Rick Godinez read the names
of members who recently
passed and asked for a moment
of silence from the Board.
MEMORIALS
Charles J. Doyle
Thurman M. Young
Everett L. Moore
ASSISTANCE
COMMITTEE
Rick Godinez presented the
following motions.
The committee recommends
and I so move to accept the
donations in the amount of
$2,413.97 to the Widows,
Orphans & Disabled Firemens
Fund. There was no discussion
or objections.
Motion carried to accept the
donations in the amount of
$2,413.97 to the Widows,
Orphans & Disabled
Firemens Fund.
The committee recommends
and I so move to approve
the financial assistance
applications for surviving
spouses, active and retired
members. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to approve
the financial assistance
applications for surviving
spouses, active and retired
members.
ADVANCEMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT
The committee recommends
and I so move to advance
funds for both active and
retired members. There was no
discussion or objections.
Motion carried to advance
funds for both active and
retired members.
SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE REPORT
Rick Godinez referred to the
Scholarship Program and
indicated that the essay exam
day is this Saturday, April 8th
at LAFRA. He reported that
they have 22 applicants.
MARKETING &
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Rick Godinez reported on the
L.A. Marathon and stated that
they received great coverage
and publicity and indicated that
they are looking to participate
in next years marathon.
Rick Godinez informed that
there is a new video on the
LAFRA website representing
the Chaplains and how the
Relief Association provides
support and sponsorship.
SETTING OF DATES
1) Lane Kemper Softball
Tournament May 2nd
2) Offsite Strategic Planning
May 18th
3) Pechanga Reunion
May 22nd May 26th
4) Hope for Firefighters
June 1st
5) LAFD Golf Tournament
September 25th
RETIREMENT DINNERS
1) Joseph Castro Wednesday,
April 5th B @ Brookside Golf
Club (White)
2) Jack Wise Saturday, April
15th A @ Sagebrush Cantina
(Doak)
3) John Vidovich Wednesday,
May 24th B @ City Club
(Andy)
4) Ernie Ojeda Saturday,
May 27th C @ Ports OCall
Restaurant (Kuljis)
5) Eric Strode Saturday,
July 8th B @ Marina Del Rey
Marriott (Vigil)
ADJOURNMENT
Bob Steinbacher entertained
a motion to adjourn. David
Peters so moved. Craig White
seconded. There was no
discussion and no objections.
Motion carried to adjourn.
The Board of Trustees meeting
adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
Bob Steinbacher, President
June 2017 57
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HOME? Call me, Diana Fuen-
tes, Realtor and wife to Fire
Captain 56A at 661.373.6569,
dianafuentesrealtor.com,
diana@nchal.com. I also
specialize in Probate Sales. A
generous donation, at close of
escrow to Adopt-A-Station.
Cal-BRE License 01794244.
BUSY BEAVER TREE AND
LANDSCAPE. Tree trimming
and removal, stumpgrinding, and
firewood sales. Mixed firewood,
eucalyptus and oak. Delivery
available or pick up. Licensed
and insured. Dwayne Kastor, FS
63-B - (818) 535-6368.
CRAIG SANFORD HEATING &
AIR - Free estimates, residen-
tial, commercial. Great rates for
LAFD and LAPD. Toll free (877)
891-1414, (661) 298-3070, FAX
(661) 298-3069. State License
No. 527114
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
MANAGEMENT: Introducing
My Deferred Compensation
Manager AL HEWITT, INC., a
and Investment Management
Firm, offers Comprehensive
Deferred Compensation Man-
agement using Elite Institutional
Money Managers. Personalized
portfolio selection and ongoing
management of your deferred
compensation assets. Invest-
ment Management of other
retirement and non-retirement
assets is also available. We
charge a fixed flat advisory
fee to manage your deferred
compensation plan. We do NOT
charge a percentage of assets
under management. (800) 573-
4829. www.ALHEWITT.com
FIRE FAMILY ESTATE SALES
Call us when a loved one
passes, moves to a nursing facil-
ity or downsizes. Our profession-
al staff can handle every aspect
of estate liquidation. We have
worked with many fire families
and are here to help. Rebecca
Martin, LAFD wife (818) 216-
3637
www.firefamilyestatesales.com
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.
Son of 35 year veteran fireman.
REC COVERS DIRECT - Spe-
cializing in RV, boat & golf cart
covers! We have quality and
durable covers to meet all your
needs. We offer discounts to all
active and retired firefighters,
law enforcement, and military.
Email: info@reccoversdirect.
com or call (949) 429-3029 for
your discount code at checkout.
Visit our website:
RECCOVERSDIRECT.COM
LAFD retired - Les Hunt
WAYNE PRESS CHIROPRAC-
TIC. Work, Auto, DMV, Well-
ness. Preferred provider for
most PPO, HMO, MPN, Union,
Auto accident and Workers
Compensation Plans. (818)
527-7246.
DrWaynePress.com
WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS
- vinyl replacement windows
& Patio doors. I also carry
aluminum, wood and entry door
systems. Rick Brandelli, Capt.
LACoFD, FS 8-C (800) 667-
6676.
www.GeeWindows.com
VACATION
RENTALS
BASS LAKE. Lake view 2 story
cabin, 3 bedroom 21/2 bath, rec
room, forced air, sleeps 7-9. Fully
furnished, big screen cable TV/
WIFI, red wood deck, gas BBQ,
walk to Marina/Pines Viilage. No
smoking or pets. $175./ night. 4
night minimum. Larry Harris LAFD
retired (805) 509-5739
BIG BEAR - Beautiful decked
two story cabin. 2 bedroom, 1
bath. Sleeps six. Pets OK. Near
lake, slopes, shopping. Fireplace/
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 HAVASU LANDING
RESORT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,
waterfront house, boat, moor-
ing out front, fully furnished,
laundry, gas BBQ, launch ramp,
gated community, grocery
store, hardware store. No pets,
no smoking. Email Kathy at
scarkj@yahoo.com or call
(760) 858-4470
LAKE HAVASU LANDING RE-
SORT BEACHFRONT HOME
with boat mooring. Swim, ski
or fish from front yard. 4 bed/2
bath, fully furnished. DirectTV/
DVD/WiFi, pool table, laundry,
BBQ. Gated community with ca-
sino, groceries, marina, launch
ramp and off-road trails. No
pets, no smoking. $350 Bowen/
Garner email:
havasulanding27@gmail.com
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 bedroom
& large loft, 3 full baths, sleeps 8.
5 minute walk to Canyon Lodge.
Fully furnished, TVs, VCR/DVD,
pool, spa, rec room, sauna, lin-
ens included. Winter $175 week-
days, $195-weekends/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)
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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
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,
IPD, OXPD, OXFIRE, LACO,
LACITY, LACITY SKI CLUB.
Visit us at www.so-calrv.com
or call 661-297-2398 as for
Jeff. Make money with your
motorhomes to offset your pay-
ment. We sub-lease RVs.
OTHER
FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 7,
2017, YOUR $100 DONATION
to the Los Angeles Fire Depart-
ment Foundation enters you
for a chance to win a Harley-
Davidson FLHTK Electra Glide
Ultra Limited in Firefighter
Red! Winner will be drawn at
Fahrenheit 2017 on Sunday,
May 7, 2017. Winner need not
be present, must be 18 years of
age or older, and is responsible
for taxes, set-up, freight, CA
emissions, and documentation
fees. For raffle ticket inquiries
please visit supportlafd.org or
call (310) 552-4139
WHAT: BOB ORTEGA MEMO-
RIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Who: For children of fallen
firefighters
Why: In honor of fallen LA City
Firefighter Bob Ortega
Where: Hume Lake Christian
Camps
To inquire about a scholar-
ship: Tammi Grice - (559) 305-
7438 or tgrice@humelake.org
To donate: hume.org, click
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designation, then Ortega
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The A Platoon on July 16, 1939. B. W. Gaffney, E. McHaney, E. R. Cody

and Capt F. J. Kirchner. From the LAFD Photo Album Collection

TF 47-B in March of 1986, badge presentation day for new A/O Jack Wise. Standing l-r: Eng John Cvitanich, FF Roger Camunas, FF Russell Rueda, FF Steve Tufts,
A/O Jack Wise, FF Arling Alexander, Capt I Ronald Hamel. Kneeling l-r: Capt II Daniel Kemp, FF Duane Houston, FF Enrique Arana. Photo courtesy of Roger Camunas

Engine Company No. 47 was located at 4927 Huntington Drive North from 1924
until 1981. A new Task Force station was opened in 1981 at 4575 Huntington Drive North.

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