On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) Executive team held a promotional ceremony at the Canyon County Community Center in Santa Clarita.
The LACoFD Executive team were joined by family and friends to recognize the achievements of the 24 newly promoted Department members.
On behalf of the Executive Team, Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated work of each promoted team member. Chief O’Brien then presented each member with their new badges and identification cards, commemorating their promotions and continued commitment to serving the Department.
Congratulations to the Department’s newly promoted team members!
Communications Manager (UC)
Heidi E. Oliva
Assistant Fire Chief
Brian D. Kane
Paul M. Stump
Battalion Chief
Mario Natividad
Fire Captain
Eric D. Eastlund
Daniel D. Thies
Hazardous Materials Specialist III
Christopher M. Benigno
Rescue Boat Captain
Andrew G. Czer
Fire Fighter Specialist
Christian N. Baldeo
Brodie A. Watts
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist
Emily L. Seth
Assistant Supply Officer II
Tracy Ohan
Fire Dispatcher II
Victoria N. Fonseca
Julianna C. Rivas
Kimberly S. Torrez
Wendy V. Yabur
Procurement Assistant I
Andrew Navarro
Senior Typist Clerk
Donna S. Hernandez
