On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) held a Promotional Ceremony at the Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center.
Family, friends, and colleagues joined the Executive Team to celebrate the promotion of Department employees. Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone presented members with their new badge or identification card, honoring this milestone and recognizing their accomplishments and continued service to the Department.
Congratulations to the newly promoted LACoFD employees. We wish you continued success as you take on your new roles and begin this new chapter in your careers.
Battalion Chief
David D. Dantic
Daniel E. Garcia
Senior Information Systems Analyst
Anusha Kolla
Administrative Services Manager II
Jasmine L. Anderson
Fire Captain
Bryan C. Andrews
Brian Barton
Jonathan D. Covert
Kevin R. Jimenez
Matthew A. Lindner
Eric P. Ortiz
Carlo M. Acevedo
Kyle M. Fowlkes
Michael A. Hancock
Scott S. Lindsey
David J. Russell
Jordan M. Vigil
Marcel J. Bautista
Dustin J. Moreno
Fire Fighter Specialist
Justin T. Nash
Steven A. Bejarano
Tony M. Ramos
Kristofer A. Vandermeulen
Fire Dispatcher II
Sage M. Espy
Departmental Civil Service Representative
Yelizaveta Vagner
Administrative Assistant III
Portia L. Broome
Accountant II
Claudette Rangel
Danny E. Zapata
Departmental Personnel Assistant
Valerie K. Gibson
Senior Typist-Clerk
Maria Gonzalez
Juliette E. Duarte
Charlene Lomeli
