• October 9, 2026

39th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony

39th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony

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The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) is proud to have been recognized with multiple honors at the 39th Annual Los Angeles County Productivity and Quality Awards Ceremony.

Held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, this year’s theme – “Catalysts for Innovation” – celebrated standout projects across Los Angeles County. The annual event honors departmental efforts recognized by the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Office (CEO), the Quality and Productivity Commission (QPC), and the public.

LACoFD received the following awards:

· Productivity Manager of the Year Award: Heidi Oliva, Communications Manager

· Bronze Eagle and Top Ten Award: LA-DROP (Prehospital Blood Transfusion Pilot) — a partnership with Health Services (EMS Agency and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center), the Compton Fire Department, and the San Diego Blood Bank

· Top Ten Award: One County, Unified Recovery: Eaton & Palisades — a regional planning collaboration with Fire, Public Health, and Public Works

· Certificate of Recognition: Who Do I Call For Help? – Mental Health with Fire and Sheriff

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! Special thanks to the Board of Supervisors, the QPC, the CEO, and the Executive Officer of the Board of Supervisors for a great event.