On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) hosted a Promotional Ceremony at the Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center in Hacienda Heights.
Family, friends, and colleagues joined the Executive Team to celebrate the promotion of Department employees. Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone presented each member with their new badges and identification cards, commemorating their promotions and continued commitment to serving the Department.
Administrative Services Manager I
Betty P. Tsou
Management Analyst
Jose A. Cortez Jr.
Marissa C. Quintanilla
Supervising Payroll Clerk IV
Margarita Gallardo
Supervising Payroll Clerk II
Mai T. Du
Gerardo R. Martinez
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant
Cynthia A. Parra
Departmental Personnel Assistant
Donna S. Hernandez
Accountant II
Melody Campos
Monique R. Williams
Printer II
Amelia Garcia
Assistant Chief, Forestry
Theron D. Cheatham
Battalion Chief
Bryan J. Douty
Nathanael L. Jackson
Brett R. Rusling
Fire Captain
Alex K. Cho
David L. Harris
Zachary M. Kling
Thomas A. Lien
Gus B. Martinez
John H. Tran
Manuel Vazquez
Captain, Lifeguard Services
James A. Jacobson
Fire Fighter Specialist
Dane M. O’Leary
Brennen S. Ross
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist
Brian K. Clifford
Fire Dispatcher II
Daniel J. Wall
General Maintenance Supervisor
Ricky D. Horton Jr.
Congratulations to all newly promoted Department members!
