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In Remembrance: Fire Captain John Ellis

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On Thursday, August 14, 2008, LACoFD personnel paid tribute in a flag ceremony and memorial service to Fire Captain John Ellis of Fire Station 129, who suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Lancaster on August 9, 2008.

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Lifeguards Triumph in Nationals

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Our Lifeguard Division surfed, swam and paddled circles around the competition, capturing the Howard Lee Perpetual Trophy for the 22nd consecutive year at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships (Nationals) held in Manhattan Beach August 8-9, 2008.

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Norwalk Pays Tribute to LACoFD Firefighters in Bronze

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On August 5, 2008, the City of Norwalk presented Fire Fighter Joe Barrios of Fire Station 20 with a miniaturized version of the City's bronze monument that honors emergency professionals during their annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon.

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Board Approves Mt. Wilson Toll Road Refurbishment Project

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On August 12, 2008, the Board of Supervisors approved the repair and restoration of the Mt. Wilson Toll Road, which was damaged by two landslides as a result of heavy rainstorms during the 2004-05 storm season – the second wettest season since records began in 1877 and the wettest in 121 years.

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USFA Releases 2007 Firefighter Fatality Report

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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released its final report on firefighter fatalities in the United States for the year 2007, documenting that 118 U.S.

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Did you know that the donation of your used vehicle can help support life saving public education programs presented by the Los Angeles County Fire Department? Your donation is tax deductible for the full market value of your vehicle and will also contribute toward saving lives in Los Angeles County!