Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association Medical Plan may cover this examination.

Contact your plan provider to verify.

Invite you, your family and friends to

Date: January 18-21, 2013 Win cash and prizes, in an off-road adventure ride. Bring motorcycles, quads, buggies or four wheel drives.
Look for green LAFD signs on highway 78 before and at Cahilla Rd turnoff. Follow green course markers for about 1 1/2 miles.

The Family Ride will be on Saturday the 19th. Sign-ups will be at 7:00am Saturday. Raffle starts at 3:00 pm sharp. Fee for the ride will be $20.00 Per Person .

All proceeds will be donated to the Relief Association Widows, Orphans & Dsiabled Firemens Fund. For Info: Mike Reitmayer FS 1-B or Cell 760-822-1641 Doug Weber FS 17-C or Cell 951-453-2520

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DECEMBER 2012

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FeATuReS
Courageously They DieD, By inspiraTion They live!
All across the country in the autumn, ceremonies are held to memorialize firefighters who gave their lives so that others might live. LAFD members attended observances in Maryland, Colorado, Sacramento and here in Hollywood to honor their fallen brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

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Presidents Message ................................................................................05 New Employee Spotlight Maria Rodriguez - LAFRAs Newest Addition .........................................06 Dollars & Sense ..........................................................................................14 Battalion News ..........................................................................................15 Retired Guys .............................................................................................27 Department In Action Commercial Structure Fire .....................................................................28 Station Fridge ...........................................................................................33 Mailbox .....................................................................................................34 Retirement Dinner Announcements ..........................................................37 Memorials .................................................................................................40 Thank You from the Alder Family ..............................................................41 LAFD Golf Club Annual Partners Championship .............................................................42 Handball Update .......................................................................................45 LAFD Merit Scholarship Awards ...............................................................46 Thank you from the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund ...........49 LAFD-HS History The Million Dollar Pier Fire .....................................................................51 Minutes of the Board of Trustees ..............................................................54 Classifieds ................................................................................................57 Tailboard ...................................................................................................61

arson shooT-ouT golf TournamenT

After a ten year hiatus, the Arson Shoot-Out is back with a vengeance, boasting more than 100 golfers and raising $10,000 for the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

faCing The fisCal Cliff

10 tax-smart strategies you may want to consider that can help better position your portfolio against potential tax changes before year-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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By John Jacobsen viders to take effect. Congress has already postponed those cuts every year since 2003, and did so again after the trustees issued their August report. The cuts have now been delayed until the end of this year at least. The projected premiums are based on assumptions that build in a margin to account for the high likelihood that Congress will not allow physician cuts to take effect, however. CMS has an actuarial study that they must provide to establish these premiums and its available on-line for your reading. I believe it indicates that the next adjusted rate would be at $112.10. The point is, there has been a substantial amount of inflammatory information (both right and wrong) pushed out to our people. Anything with merit and the probability of being implemented will be thoroughly vetted out and planned for. Any of you who are 60 years young and have had Chicken Pox, a Shingles vaccination may be in your future. Ask your doctor about it and get it done. More often than not you will have to get this shot at a drugstore (Walgreens, Target, etc.) and then fill out a reimbursement form with your receipt at the Relief. It is simple, we will get you your money back ASAP and you may be protected from a terribly painful disease. Our Relief Association Trustee elections went as smooth as pie. I say this merely because a white ballot was declared due to the only candidates who submitted were your existing representatives. While it is somewhat disappointing that no new blood was introduced into the Board of Trustees, it is comforting that the dedicated personnel in place will remain here to serve our membership until the next election. Juan Albarran will remain as our Vice President for another year and I am honored to serve as your President for one more term. We will be facing some uphill challenges to our healthcare, our pension benefits and an overall coordinated effort to unwind the retirement benefits that we all have based our lives upon. There are plans and ballot initiatives pointed directly at us and if they get even a small level of traction our future could be dramatically different than we have envisioned. Take the time to read what Riordan is pushing forward as a ballot measure and share your knowledge with all that you know. Im looking forward to this next year. I believe we will have many challenging situations to deal with, but I know we will come out on top. We will continue to do our best for our members and their families with whatever hand we are dealt. Respectfully,

Source: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary

ell, here we are at the end of another calendar. Its been a yearlong roller coaster ride for most of us, but we made it. I want to take the time to thank each of you who have reached out to us here at the Relief Association. We certainly appreciate the positive feedback that is given routinely, but the constructive criticisms are taken just as seriously. While not every issue is greeted with open arms or a race to act upon, we truly appreciate the interest put forth to better our Association. Many of the personal experiences that you have brought to the table have caused us to look at what we are currently doing and sometimes more importantly, where are we going. I hope each of you have a wonderful holiday season. Elections have been the topic of conversation around here for what seems like a small eternity. The presidential election has consumed much of our time, opinions, concern and curiosity. The smoke has cleared and we will be in for four more years of similar ideology from our top commander. The Affordable Healthcare Act has a new breath of life and will seem to gain an all new excitement. But let me be as clear as mud - the hazy language and ambiguous provisions that we have been trying to work out will require an even greater attention to detail as the legislation comes to fruition. A 2,700 page document with potentially disastrous regulations and restructuring has kept most healthcare plans on the edges of their seats. It is our hope that the key components will be brought forth in a way that can be fully evaluated so we can plan for the impact it will have on our health plan. This has been our position since the introduction of the Affordable Health Care Act. One story that has spread virally has to do with the increase of your Medicare B premiums increasing. I can assure you that your Medicare premiums are on the up-swing, but the widely distributed e-mail that declares that you will be paying as much as $247 is clearly an old sea story. As for the future, nobody can say with precision what the basic Part B premium will be next year or the year after, let alone in 2014. The premium is set each year at a level calculated to pay for 25 percent of the cost of the coverage. Medicare officials do keep close watch on the trends, however. And when we contacted Medicares Office of the Actuary, we were given these projections the most recent available which are current as of the presidents budget for fiscal year 2012 issued in mid-February: Medicare Part B Standard Premium (projected, February 2011) 2012 - $108.20 2013 - $112.10 2014 - $117.10

(Note: These figures are unpublished but publicly available on request from the Office of the Actuary)

The actual premiums could turn out to be higher or lower than our table shows, but not by a lot. One major uncertainty is whether Congress will allow scheduled cuts in payments to physicians and other pro-

John E. Jacobsen (323) 259-5200 President@lafra.org

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hen shes not out riding her quad on the Glamis sand dunes, Maria Rodriguez will be happy to answer your questions about LAFRAs Life and Accident Fund, help you enroll in Long Term Care, explain your sick and injury benefits, or lend a hand with whatever member service you might need. After all, she is a Member Services Specialist . . . and your Relief Associations newest employee. Maria was enjoying her job as a provider data associate at Cigna in Glendale until her job was outsourced right out of the country. Well their loss is our gain, because she comes with a busload of experience. Prior to her stint at Cigna, she was a customer service rep for Integrated Insurance Services in Pasadena, helping employers find the right health and dental insurance coverage for their employees. At Integrated, Rodriguez liaised with providers, fielded employee phone calls, tackled medical claims issues and even helped out in the advertising department. Prior to that, she gained one-on-one counseling experience as a vocational rehab counselor, helping injured workers with re-training and job placements. Her broad experience was the reason she was brought on board and the reason you should fell right at home when Maria takes your call.

Ive spent the last 15 years learning all sides the employee, employer and the provider sides of the benefits industry, says

Rodriguez. I hope that this experience will benefit LAFRA and its members. Waiting for Maria to come home each night is her faithful companion Cutie, an 11 year-old Shih Tzu. In addition to power walks with Cutie, Maria sweats through Bikram yoga sessions and heats up the floor in group Zumba classes to stay in shape. But her favorite activity is rolling out her quad or dirt bike and heading for the dunes. I grew up rid-

ing with my brother and sister, she recalls. Im an outdoor person, and love camping and riding in the desert. Maria, along with Ana Salazar, is available to help you in any way she can, so dont hesitate to contact LAFRAs Member Services. Maria can be reached at (323) 2595222 or mrodriguez@lafra.org and Ana can be reached at (323) 259-5223 or asalazar@ lafra.org

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ach October, LAFD members and their families gather in Hollywood at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial just outside of the LAFD Museum. Firefighters speak. Taps are played. Bells are rung and names are read. And we remember. We remember and memorialize those members of the department who gave their lives so that others might live. This years ceremony, on Saturday, October 13, included an excellent speech and a special presentation by Jessica Urquiza, daughter of Firefighter Ralph Urquiza, who passed away in 2009. Also, the names of Glenn Smith and Eric Shepard were added to the Memorial Wall, which lists the names of every known department member who died while at an incident or as a result of a duty-related cause. The LAFD Historical Society volunteers and the Fire Cadets from 27s worked hard to make this years event a success, and donations made by our LAFD organizations and other individuals helped to make the event possible. Thanks to all and lets remember the sacrifice that 263 LAFD members have made in the service to the city.

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ctober 4th through 7th marked the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial event which was held in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to honor all fire service personnel that were killed in the line of duty in 2011. Firefighter/Paramedic Glenn L. Allen, who was assigned to Fire Station 97, was tragically killed in a Hollywood Hills fire in February of 2011. The Memorial was attended by Glenns wife, Melanie, and Debbie and Tom Abrams, Glenns sister and brother-in-law. On Thursday, a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC in remembrance of our fallen brother and sister firefighters. Friday was Family Day where surviving family members could attend support workshops and decorate luminaries, which were illuminated during the Candlelight Vigil, to honor their fallen firefighter. The Candlelight Vigil was held Saturday evening following the Red Helmet Ride, where hundreds of men and women rode in on their motorcycles to honor the fallen firefighters and to also pay tribute to their survivors. The private ceremony was attended by friends and families, each lighting a candle in honor of their loved one. On Sunday, the Memorial service was held paying tribute to 85 fallen firefighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice performing their duties in 2011. A United States flag, red rose and a ceremonial badge were presented to Melanie to honor Glenn. Also in attendance at the Memorial from the LAFD was Fire Chief Brian Cummings and retired Fire Chief Douglas Barry. For those of you who would like to see additional photos and videos of the National Fallen Memorial event, go to www.firehero.org

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ometimes helping out means just being there. Thats why Jeanne Urquiza was grateful to have trustees from the Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association accompany her and our other LAFD families as they made the somber pilgrimage to the Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial in Colorado Springs. At the annual ceremony, the International Association of Fire Fighters adds the names of brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to the Wall of Honor, which rests in the shadow of Pikes Peak. This time the name of Jeannes husband, Ralph Urquiza, and three other LAFD members were added to the memorial - Keith Kroll, Eric Shepherd, and Glenn Smith. Firemens Relief Vice President Juan Albarran and Trustees Bob Steinbacher and Kurt Stabelall active duty firefighters themselvesaccompanied family members. Jeanne didnt know much about the Relief or the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund before the death of her husband. Now she knows the trustees, staff and volunteers are there for her, no matter what she needs. Its a huge family, she said. Its one of those places that has an open door.

The trustees accompany families to relieve some of the emotional burden. We want to make sure that no one feels like they are going through this alone. Family members can count us to be right there with them, said Firemens Relief President John Jacobsen, who accompanied families at the 2011 ceremony. We act as the familys ambassador. Jeanne said, Once we were inside the hotel, [the trustees] were checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Albarran said, We assist UFLAC and the families in providing support for the attendees. This includes being there to help with the formal presentation of flags as well as coordinating the gatherings that are to be attended by all participants. But, the families arent the only ones impacted by this moving tribute. Relief Trustee

Bob Steinbacher worked and was great friends with honoree Glenn Smith. Bob made the trip to Colorado at the request of Glenns son Steve. It hit a little closer to home, Steinbacher said. It was nice to be there for Steve. The 2012 event was his second trip assisting families at the memorial ceremony. He admitted that as the names are read and the bell tolls for each fallen hero, everyone shares the grief. There wasnt a dry eye in the house. We say, Were here for you, but this is one of the toughest things emotionally that we do. Bob added that upon returning from the trip, he checks his firefighting gear a little more carefully, just as he did when he returned from the previous trip. He said, It gives you a sense of reality. While on the trip, the trustees arranged group dinners so the families could meet and share a sense of community. And building that community is one of the things the organization does that cant be quantified. Were not just about medical claims, were not just about financial assistance, Bob said. Its about being there. For more information about the Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the International Association of Fire Fighters, visit iaff.org.

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For many living in the L.A. area, even a hint of rain is enough to keep them indoors. The same cant be said for golfers. Luckily, the initially overcast sky did little to dampen the spirits of those participating in this years Arson Shoot-Out golf tournament. Held on October 22nd at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, the tournament boasted 106 golfers who came out in support of the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters Fund. Its been ten years since the last Arson Shoot-Out was held. The Shoot-Out started two decades ago as simply a fun day of golf for the members of the LAFD Arson Squad. Due to the fantastic turnout, it was quickly decided that the event would become an annual one and that all the money raised would be donated to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. Before the annual LAFD Invitational golf tournament came on the scene, the Arson Shoot-Out was the big golf fundraiser that firefighters looked forward to participating in each year. In its previous incarnation, the tournament boasted as many as 288 golfers in a given year. Putting on such a sizable tournament is a massive undertaking, particularly when only two or three people were managing all of the details. After ten years, the tournament was put on hold. However, with organizer Mike Camello only a few months away from retirement, it was decided that the Arson Shoot-Out should be brought back for at least one more year. This year, the tournament was managed by Camello and Tim Crass. Many of the participants in the 2012 Shoot-Out were retired firefighters who had

fond memories of the tournaments in years past. There were also active firefighters, construction and renovation companies, people from the insurance industry and attorneys. The format of the tournament was a two-person scramble. Dave Lowe, a member of the Relief Associations Board of Trustees and part of the Flight C 2nd place team, spoke highly of the event and the golf course. The Arson Shoot-Out is phenomenal . . . and were glad its back. It couldnt be for a better cause. According to volunteer Rose Franco, it seemed that all of the golfers enjoyed themselves. They were just mellow, kicking back. Overall, a lot of fun, a very great event. December 2012 11

low Gross: Richard Hernandez & Ray Peralta (67) Flight A 1st Place: Paul Gamez & Gerry Malais (63) Flight A 2nd Place: Marc Striegel & Jeff Buffington (64.5) Flight A 3rd Place: Joseph Salvagio & Dale Faerber (65) Flight B 1st Place: Mike Camello & Jim Camello (65) Flight B 2nd Place: Pete Kulzer & Glen Nahmids (66) Flight B 3rd Place: Pat Mcosker & Alan Black (66.5) Flight C 1st Place: Jim Ullrich & Keith Miler (68) Flight C 2nd Place: Randy Laur & Dave Lowe (69.5) Flight C 3rd Place: Peter Haviland & Bruce Carter (69.5)
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The day wasnt over after the tournament play ended. The silent auction was held before dinner and boasted an impressive selection of items. Perhaps the most exciting was a guitar signed by the members of the band KISS, donated by Paul Stanley. Other items included a cymbal and drum skin signed by Tommy Lee, a 42 HDTV, a set of Taylor Made clubs, and signed sports memorabilia. The dinner crowd was boisterous, a strong sign that regardless of the scores and the winners, everyone was having fun. The sound of conversation never dropped off, even in the midst of eating. The two Budweiser girls who helped sell raffle tickets to the crowd were a hit, particularly with the first-place winners who got to pose for photos with them. Overall, this years event raised $10,000 for the Widows, Orphans &
Sams Club, Sylmar Ace Beverage Company, Los Angeles Sylmar Distributing Company, Sylmar Barbara Berkowitz Elizabeth Taylor Trust Tommy Lee of Motley Crue Brooke Shields Tim Allen Paul Stanley of KISS Dr. Ali Sadrich Kevin Wright Rod Carew Bobby Crosby Roger Dunn Golf, North Hollywood Golfsmith, Pasadena Krikorian Theatres United Firefighters of Los Angeles Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union Har-Bro Construction Company, Inc.

Disabled Firemens Fund. This is especially impressive when you consider that the $100 entry fee for the golfers was used in its entirety to cover the cost of the golf, the food and the prize money for the winners. All the money we made was generated from sponsors, from contributions, from the silent auction and the raffle. We had a great year, Camello told us. It was clear that being able to support Widows and Orphans meant a lot to him. I think, and I know Tim feels the same way, its near and dear to our hearts. We have close friends who passed away and their families are struggling. Anything we can do to help the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund was kind of the initial intent. What does the future hold for the Arson Shoot-Out? While the 2012 tournament was originally intended as a finale event of sorts, it is possible that we will see the tournament again in future years. No decision has been made as of yet. However, theres no denying that this year was a tremendous success.

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by Mike Mastro, President/CEO Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union

hank you for your continued membership! 2012 proved to be a great year for Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union and its members. The expectation of a slow economic recovery was tackled head-on by your Credit Union. Our goal is to create and drive value back to members. We worked hard to exceed your expectations with new convenience services and competitively priced deposit and loan products to save you time and money. Ensuring you get the most from your membership is of utmost importance to us. Kicking off 2012, we were excited to return a portion of LAFCUs net income back to members in the form of Interest Refunds and Extraordinary Dividend Bonuses. It was a well-received payout by all members. The good news continued as we launched some key initiatives to help you manage your accounts. Most notably, we updated our LAFIRECU mobile banking app to accept deposits simply by taking a picture with an iPhone or Android phone. You asked - we delivered. At LAFCU, you shouldnt have to pay a fee to manage your money. Thats why weve eliminated many fees for everyday transactions stop payments, wires, cashiers checks, and more. Plus, you can enjoy free access to any ATM. All you need is a checking account with direct deposit. Well reimburse you for your first three ATM withdrawals that incur a surcharge. For details and to view our new fee schedule, visit us at www.lafirecu.org/free4all. LAFCU mortgage rates continue to be at all-time lows, making it more affordable than ever to purchase a new home. If your mortgage is financed with another lender, we encourage you to contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Plus, weve lowered our vehicle rates to meet tightening budgets. Our vehicle rates are among the lowest around, and weve extended the terms of our lowest auto rate of 1.99% APR* to up to 72 months. Lastly, the grand opening of our San Bernardino-Riverside regional office provides a convenient touch point for members living in the Inland Empire and beyond. Our new office is located at 25805 Barton Road, Suite A-108, Loma Linda, CA 92354.

As the economy continues to recover, no matter what else happens in the world, LAFCUs core purpose remains the same to be your trusted financial partner. We have exceptional members, many of whom are deep-rooted for generations as firefighters and first responders. We literally have life-long members. They refuse to have accounts anywhere else because its the fire family who continues to take care of itself for the benefit of the entire family. Integrity, trust, and the delivery of exceptional member value remains a cornerstone of our service philosophy. We appreciate your efforts, your friendship, and your loyalty as a fire professional and a member of the Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union. Should you have any questions about your accounts, please do not hesitate to contact us. Credit Union Representatives can be reached at (800) 231-1626. The more business we do together as a Fire Family, the greater the financial reward will be for all of us. Happy Holidays and we look forward to assisting you in the New Year.

Mike Mastro
*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. A no-obligation auto quote is required from FIREFIGHTER Insurance Services to take advantage of our 1.99% APR financing. Rate shown as of 11/1/12. Representative Example: A $25,000 loan financed at 3.49% APR for 60 months would result in 60 payments of $454.68. Loan rates are based on term and applicant credit history. All loans are subject to credit approval and are subject to Credit Union policies and procedures. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. LAFCU is an Equal Opportunity Lender.

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the views expressed by the battalion News writers do Not necessarily reflect those of the Firemens Relief Association
Members from Fire Station 17-C go pink for breast Cancer Awareness

IAFF President Harold Schaitberger recently had lunch with the crew at Fire Station 2

Photos by Adam VanGerpen, the Los Angeles Firefighter

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the sinners and the saints of the Second Battalion. Well, Annual Inspection for our beloved battalion has come and gone. A sincere thank you to all of you who let your pride show for all of your hard work. It gives me hope for the future. Buuut . . . a story did make its way to me. Turns out every gold badge except one that came to visit the Second Oldest Fire Station in the City was aware of the current cutbacks and increased workloads, acknowledging all of the hard work and were fine with the fact that some of it had been done a week or more prior - and not redone. A lot of hard work had to be overlooked by a battalion chief in order to focus on a little oil seepage on the crankcase of Engine 201. Fortunately the TFC had enough experience as a driver to point out to the observant battalion commander that the missed mist was not uncommon and did not constitute a major oil leak. Attempts were also made to point out that it was just one spot and focus should return to all of the work that was done. You may remember two years ago, at Annual Inspection, the worst apparatus in the battalion story and more recently the if I didnt see you take the EEOC training I cant be sure story. Yes, there is a common denominator here. So I direct my comments to you studiers out there. When you assume your position of power, and you will, try not to overlook hard work in order to focus on minutia in an attempt to show . . . heck Im not sure what youd be trying to show. We appreciate a thorough inspection and by all means point out all deficiencies, but if hard work has been done - dont ignore it. I thank all of the upper brass that did notice all of the effort even with the new reconfiguration and made it a point to acknowledge it. You studiers should learn from them. the weakest link Send your version of the truth to: battalion7news@yahoo.com

Studiers... theres a lot more oil on the ground with a major oil leak.

Heres a picture of the regularly assigned engineer for Engine 401 with the new reconfiguration plan. Yes, somebody got it ready for inspection after a two day deployment. Congrats on finding some missed oil mist on 201.

dirt from torn up streets in your district will make oil seepage on the crankcase look worse than it is . . . just FYI.

Studiers, dont overlook the hard work that was done.

Firefighters from battalion 2, Los Angeles County, Glendale and Pasadena fought this six acre brush fire in the hills above Eagle Rock on october 30th. Photo by Rick McClure, EPN

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Jenifer (FS 62-B) and Daryl Landis welcomed their first child, a baby boy on September 13, 2012. Drennan Jarrett Landis came into this world at 8 lbs and 7 ounces. Being up nights tending to Drennans needs is not a problem for Jenifer. Its like a busy night on the rescue, except I have the same patient over and over, and I dont have to transport, she says.

A transit bus sideswiped a driverless dump truck before colliding with a sedan on Hollywood boulevard on october 23, 2012, sending thirty-five people to the hospital. Photos by Mike Meadows, EPN

the crew from 27s handles a auto vs motorcycle at Santa Monica and Highland on october 13, 2012. Photo by david blaire

Firefighters extricated a female who was trapped after her vehicle she struck another car and a building at Franklin and Cahuenga on october 13, 2012. the vehicle was being pursued by LAPd officers for moving violations. Photo by Rick McClure, EPN

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two medics from RA 100 were injured when their ambulance was struck by a civilian vehicle then struck a telephone pole on White oak Ave. on october 30, 2012. Photo by Rick McClure, EPN

battalion 10 companies helped to extinguish a greater alarm fire in a florist shop at 13838 Ventura bl on october 7, 2012. Photo by Juan Guerra, EPN juanguerra.smugmug.com

uSAR task Force 88 participated in its annual confined space entry training deep in the bowels of the uSS Iowa on october 29th.

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Family first
Its a motto re ghters live and breathe. The moment someone is hurt, sick or passes away, everyone wants to know How can I help?
the crew from Engine 83-A met actor Edward James olmos at a community fundraiser.

By making a planned gift.

Ive been so impressed with the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund, I made a charitable gift through my Estate Plan. Giving through a trust is a ordable and I know my contribution will make a positive impact.
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The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund has helped LAFD families for more than a century. Now you can help make sure it is here to protect your family and friends for another 100-years, by donating through your will or trust.

LF 90 handled this hydrant at Roscoe and Ventura Canyon on october 15, 2012, with the temps hovering around 95 degrees. Photo by Mike Meadows, EPN

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An argument between party crashers outside a Halloween bash at uSC ended with a shooting that wounded four people and triggered a campus-wide phone-email-text alert for students to shelter in place. Photos by Jeff Zimmerman, EPN

Congratulations to Chris and Vivian beaty (Fire Station 11A) on the birth of their first child. Caleb Randall beaty was born on July 4, 2012 and weighed in at 8 pounds and 2 ounces.

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two club riders hit potholes on the 210 freeway, lost control of their bikes, hit each other and went down, sustaining broken legs and pavement burns. Engines 77 and 24 handled with Glendale Fire. Photo by doc deMulle, the Foothills Paper

on october 6, 2012, battalion 12 companies found 30 cars burning in a junkyard on branford St. Firefighters poured water on the burning junk for over an hour as workers in the yard pulled the burning cars apart. Photos by Mike Meadows, EPN

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Greetings from the Battalion that never sleeps! Well, I hope that everybody had a great Thanksgiving and ate their fill of turkey, tofurkey, turducken, or turbaconducken (go ahead and look it up. Its real and its bound to be a Firehouse Challenge one of these days) along with all the fixins. Nows where it gets tough. Time to see how many things can be done with the leftovers. It becomes like Bubba from Forrest Gump: Turkey sandwich, turkey soup, turkey kabob, turkey shrimp . . . ok you get the picture. The real reason for the holiday is to express what we have to be thankful for and mine is for my family, my friends, my job, and all you guys in this Battalion that bust your butt day-in and day-out and get little-tono thanks for your efforts. So on my behalf, Im thankful to work next to each and every one of you! OK, now that the sappy stuff is out of the way, we can get into the real stories. Congratulations to FS64 on their Grand Opening. I know its only been a few months since theyve been open but . . . Oh wait, havent they been at the new station for over three years? Maybe Grand Status Quo-pening or Grand Keep on keepin on? Im told that since some of their lights are out, toilets are broken, conference rooms are still UNfurnished, some phones havent been installed, and A/C is broken - that once all that gets fixed theyll have another Grand Opening. Keep your calendars open for 2022. Anyway, apparently the day went well. Many community members showed up for the festivities, food, bounce house, helicopter fly-overs, music, and Wilshire the Fire Dog. From what Im told, there were many speeches made by dignitaries, chiefs, the Mayor, council members, and even a council deputy who kept saying how proud he was to work with FS 65. Whoops, maybe he should give a map drill. On a side note, LAFDs biggest follower (literally), Terrence West, was honored with a special plaque recognizing all his time spent racing to-and-fro across the City, many times beating companies to runs (mainly fires). Congratulations T-Bone, you will be missed and good luck in Ohio. Youd better get some knobby tires for the snow there! A huge thank you goes out to all the people that helped put the day together and made it run smoothly. Thanks to LF 33 for helping with crossed aerials. Thanks to LF 26 and RA 257 for taking all the calls in the district so that MOST of 64s could attend (more on that later) Thanks to all the outside groups that coordinated supplies, personnel, and know-how in order to make this event work. And finally, thanks to all

the Explorers (both LAFD and LAPD) who volunteered their time to help out in every way possible. Anyone else I missed Im sorry and thanks! to you too! Recently at 57s, the House Dues guy got an earful from one of the members regarding the skin lotion he was buying. Apparently after a tough workout, one of the guys goes and showers up to get ready for the day. Prior to getting dressed, this hardbodied individual decided to give his skin a little thanks! and put some lotion on. After applying it to his entire being, he heads over to the mirror to admire his Adonis-like body. Noticing some dry spots FF Vriens added a bit more of the soothing balm and proceeded to really work it in. After a few minutes of trying, he wasnt having any luck. No matter how hard he tried it just wasnt soaking in. Luckily another FF came in and pleaded with him to put on some clothes and then asked him why he was applying hair conditioner all over his body . . . Hmmm maybe next time he will read before applying . . . or maybe not. Speaking of reading the directions . . . Before last months inspection with all the hustle and bustle, cleaning and polishing, and taking runs in-between, an out-of-house SOD guy decided to do his part and take care of RA 21. He vacuumed the inside, put some floor wax in the back, washed it and got ready to put a coat of wax on Lil Big Red. Not knowing the location of all the supplies in the station and not wanting to disrupt anybody elses hard work, he found the closest sponge and bottle of wax and got to work. After some serious elbow grease and muscle put into the job, FF Needham stepped back to admire his work. Hmmmm, why isnt this soaking in? The finish almost looks dull, pitted, and swirly...Lets see, the sponge I used has a soft side which we normally use for applying soap to dishes and a scratchy Brillo-type side that we normally use to get rid of tough stuck on food, etc. Im sure by now you can figure out which side he decided to use and you can imagine what the wax job looked like. Luckily he was able to contact a local detailer and get some assistance mostly un-Brillo-ing the RA and getting close to where it was before he started. The crew at 21s was thankful for all his hard work, and even more thankful he was working a SOD day so that he could afford to hire a detailer. After this, he may change his sign-ups to Station Only! Over at 64s theres been quite an uproar over the whole Organized Mess thing. Apparently, theyre in the middle of a double whammy. Theres Captains decide that theyre out of the cooking rotation always, including shift before inspection-GATE, which shouldnt really need an explanation. And also theres Stop Stealing my recipe!GATE. Seems 64-B had an unwritten (now written) rule that once a member claims a

certain meal as their own, no other member can cook that meal. Its kind of like calling Shotgun! Period, end of conversation! Anyway, a certain FF/PM decided to ignore this rule and still cook a meal that another member had previously claimed. Even after the tons of heckling for cooking the Chicken Parmesan (it doesnt matter if its better!), he had the nerve to cook it a 3rd time! Well this was enough and FF Quealy, the original chef of the Chicken Parmesan, had reached his boiling point! It was his fair and square. He had the original calling of it, so at 6 pm the doorbell rang at 64s. Standing there was the local pizza guy holding a personal protest pizza in boycott to the STOLEN meal. Luckily everybody is thankful that in three segments when FF/PM Bellendir is back on the truck, he has a whole bunch of other recipes to pilfer and cook . . . even if they do taste better when he makes them. Just what I heard. Being a Task Force Station, 33s is generally called on for move-ups when significant incident happen and Metro needs coverage. Such a move-up happened recently after E 14 had a fire out on the Ponderosa. Being the GGs they are, E 33 moved over and covered 14s district for a bit. E 14 came available and it wasnt until E 33 got all the way back to their own quarters that they realized they were missing a piece of equipment. You know, that yellow and black 1-3/4 nozzle with the new-fangled sissy pistol grip. So they jumped back in their rig and headed back to 14s and picked it up. End of story . . . Oh wait, NOPE! They called 14s and asked if RA 814 could drop it off at FS 33. Not wanting to deny an engine company that squirts water from hoses a piece of equipment needed to squirt water from a hose, they finished up lunch and drove it over there. As 814 was walking up to the door to drop it off, E 33 was pulling out of quarters. So they came to a complete stop, set the maxis, and thanked the members from 814 for bringing it back . . . Oh wait, wrong again! Apparently, it was more of a slow roll down the apron, a member from the backseat rolled down his window, grabbed the nozzle and away they went. Unfortunately, the guys

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from 14s never got a Thanks, no cream, no nothing. So much for Tradition! Just what I heard... Finally, Carmageddon II . . . Really? Why on super busy days are we getting RA 844 from quarters to this Battalion but we decide to send what seems like 1/3rd of the City to a fairly static event that generates 10-15 runs over a three day period? Recently during the Grand Opening Ceremony at 64s, RA 64 was sent up to cover the area effected by Carmageddon II and there was no getting out of it. Then in their infinite wisdom, they send RA 257 to cover FS 64s district while all of 64s is NAV during the ceremony, even further depleting FS 57s district. I realize that its a coverage issue, but it seems as if there are two rescues in certain districts for certain reasons. We might just have to file this in the questions with no apparent answers category, accept the fact that this is the way it goes, and move on. Just doesnt make any sense and Im sure thats why we will continue to do it. Thats all Ive got for this month. I hope all of you have a safe and memorable Christmas and Holiday Season! Stay safe out there and remember- 2+2 makes sense, play nice, know your audience, get a cool nickname, figure out which formula to use before the media gets ahold of it, You get out what you put in, FI-1, and read the label! Take care of each other! Keep sending your stories to: wattsfire@gmail.com

Engine 46 at broadway and 47th Street, the wind blowing a palm tree and rubbish fire out of control. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman, EPN

battalion 13 companies responded to a reported palm tree fire at 1441 E 53 Street and found fire boiling out the back of a home. Photo by Jeff Zimmerman, EPN

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A semi carrying limes overturned on the W/b 101 Freeway on october 18th, to which a greater alarm assignment was dispatched to wash down the crushed citrus. Photo by Mike Meadows, EPN

Engine 102 participated in the Auto Club teen driving Safety Fair at Notre dame High School on october 20, 2012. Photo by david blaire

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Members from Fire Station 105 go pink for breast Cancer Awareness.

three people were injured when a bMW drove through a set of doors at the target Store in Canoga Park on october 20, 2012. Photos by Rick McClure, EPN

Hello from the 18th hole again. Hope everyone had a great Halloween and Thanksgiving. Sorry I was away last month, but Im back now so lets get started. Annual has come and gone I want to thank all the members for the hard work they put in. It was a lot different from the last annual we had - in and out in 15 minutes, that was some bull . . OK lets get started. Over at 43s it seems that Engineer Resendez has a problem with curbs. While stopped at a 7/11 store to get a Slurpee, he failed to see a large piece of metal sticking out from the curb and POW there goes the right front. The whole intersection came to a stop from the sound of the explosion, people were ducking behind cars, women were screaming, kids were crying. FF Vance Burnes was, lets just say, all over Resendez. While waiting for the tire guy

from the shops to come out and change the tire, 92s came into the district a couple of times covering 43s, giving them that look. You know the look . . . Everyone knows over at 68s things are kinda crazy but Ive been told that everybody is working hard on getting ready for annual, except one shift. I guess their thinking is if they failed annual, they (the department) will bring back the RA 868. Every station has a shift that just wants to be different and 68s has the B. I know, you cant make this stuff up. Well over at 61s it seems they have a love/hate relationship with electricity. While cleaning the aerial ladder getting ready for annual, the ladder was rotated (while extended) into the power lines behind the station. Were happy that no one was killed or injured during this mishap and hope that we can all learn a lesson from this. Its about time that some good news come out of 94s rather than CTS complaints. With the help from the guys and gals from 94s and the leadership from FF Paul Wingate, who is the battalion post advisor, 94s hosted an event called A Day in the Life of a Cadet. This showcased all the hard work and dedication that the cadets have endured over the years. The cadets exhibited the skills attained at Fire Station 94 in front of a crowd

consisting of their family and friends at Drill Tower 40 on July 22, 2012. Fire Chief Cummings came out and spoke to all the cadets and their family and friends, and thanked them for their hard work. A special thanks also goes out to UFLAC for making a generous donation to Post 94. Well thats all for this month, and lets be safe out there . . . batt18news@yahoo.com

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Company. Frank reminisced about his time in Battalion 3 and 8, and fondly remembered his years at 14s, sayin that Fire Station 14 was always his favorite station. Frank and his wife are currently livin in Santa Rosa. This past July, Frank and his wife celebrated their 69th weddin anniversary. Congratulations Frank, on your mile-stone anniversary and your years of service to the LAFD. By the way, for those of you livin in Montana, Colorado, Texas and Broke Fork Junction, Santa Rosa is located in California!

COWBOY HUMOR A True Story about Engine 14 One dark night, within the first-in district of Fire Station 14, a fire started inside a local chemical plant and in a blink of an eye it exploded into massive flames. The alarm went out to several stations in Battalion 3. When the first firefighters appeared on the scene the chemical company president rushed to the Incident Commander and said, All our secret formulas are in the vault in the center of the plant. They must be saved. I will give $50,000 to the fire company that brings them out intact. But the roarin flames held the firefighters off. Soon more companies were dispatched as the situation became desperate. As various companies arrived, the president shouted out that the offer was now $100,000 to the company who could bring out the companys secret files. From the distance, a lone siren was heard as another fire engine approached the incident. It was E-14, who had just become available from an EMS incident (I told you this was a true story!) To everyones amazement, E-14 roared right past all the other companies that were positioned outside the plant. Without even slowin down, E-14 drove straight into the middle of the inferno. Outside, the other companies watched as them oil drinkin, cigar chompin cowboys jumped off right in the middle of the fire and started extinguishin the flames. It was a performance and effort never seen before. Within a short time, the crew of E-14 completely extinguished the fire and saved the secret formulas. The grateful chemical company president announced that for such a superhuman feat he was uppin the reward to $200,000. He walked over to personally thank each brave member of E-14. The local TV news reporter rushed in to capture the event on film, askin E-14s Captain, What are you goin to do with all that money? The Engine Capt. replied, Well the first thing were gonna do is get them dang brakes fixed! KEEP SMILIN! AC choppedup@att.net

got an e-mail, in a round-about sort of way, about retired B/C Frank Brown. You guys remember him? My interest in the e-mail was sparked by an attached picture of a fire helmet with Engine 14 on the shield. Thus I deduced that retired B/C Frank Brown must have been one of the good guys on our Department. So, after I launched an intense and laborious investigation I discovered that Chief McCormick, the Fire Chief of the Santa Rose Fire Department, is a friend of Frank Brown. After talkin with Chief McCormick, I was able to get a phone number and talk directly with Frank. Heres some information about him I thought would be interestin to everyone. Retired B/C Frank Brown was appointed to the LAFD in 1946. He retired in 1976, from a Labor Relations position at Department Headquarters. Frank eventually promoted to Captain and was assigned to various stations in Battalion 3 and 8, includin 14s, 21s, 22s and Fire Station 30. In 1966 Frank promoted to B/C and was assigned to Battalion 3, which was then headquartered at FS 34. Frank was also a B/C in Battalion 6 and 16, both in San Pedro. As stated above, one of Franks assignments was as a Captain at FS 14. He worked at 14s for approximately eight years. During this time, 14s was a 2-piece Engine

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A fire burning inside a scrap yard on october 28, 2012, sent a huge plume of smoke over the eastern San Fernando Valley. Seventy-two firefighters confined the flames to scrap vehicles, debris and tires within the junk yard in just over an hour. the fire was caused by a cutting torch used by workers.

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COMMeRCIAL STRuCTuRe FIRe

Echo Park
Photos by Juan Guerra, EPN Mike Meadows, EPN Rick McClure, EPN
Firefighters responding to a reported structure fire on october 9, 2012, at 9:57 PM discovered heavy fire to the rear of a tri-level multitenant commercial building at 1625 Palo Alto Street. With vegetation and the structure burning intensely on the north side of the building, teams of firefighters made forcible entry from the east and west to search the premises and protect contents while mounting an interior offense on the flames with handlines. to assist the firefight and limit the spread of flame, more than a dozen LAFd personnel took to the buildings 80 x 100 roof with chainsaws to vent heat and smoke, in an attempt to stem the forward progress of the fire and make the buildings interior more tenable for their colleagues below fighting flames and salvaging business record It took the combined effort of 125 firefighters less than two hours to fully extinguish the flames. the fire was confined to the structure of origin, with the bulk of fire damage limited to the attic, entire third floor and a portion of the second floor.

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on october 2, 2012, one adult female escaped without serious injury after the car she was driving went off the road and struck a tree on the N/b 101 Fwy at the Highland Ave offramp.

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Dear LAFD Family: This being the month of giving thanks and thinking of our loved ones, I wanted to take this time to thank you all for your love and support. July 18, 2011 was a traumatic day that altered our lives forever. We lost the most important piece of our family puzzle, Eric D. Shepherd. Although our whole family dynamic changed in an instant, I was comforted by the outpouring of support that I received from all of you. You made our lives a little easier. I dont remember much of last year, everything was happening so quickly, but I do remember the overwhelming feeling of being extremely loved and cared for. I received support from people Ive never even met before. Words cannot express how much I appreciate the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The things that the Department has done to honor Eric have been nothing more than extraordinary. I always knew how special Eric was to our family, but I had no idea how special he was to all of you. The BBQ organized by Station 29, Ephfriam Ford, Russell Shields and Kairi Brown, was just the beginning of many great tributes to Eric. Eric was also honored at tributes in Colorado by IAFF and by California Fire Foundation in Sacramento. Additionally, Im truly grateful for the show of support by Station 29s, Chief Kelly, as well as family and friends for joining us-in Sacramento to honor Eric. Being able to share that experience with all of you was a wonder! As time goes by, I sometimes worry that Sarai will not know how great of a man her father was, but all of you have done such an amazing job keeping his memory alive. The movie made for Sarai was incredible; thank you all for taken the time out of your busy lives show Sarai what a day as a firefighter is like. I am so blessed and proud that Eric was part of such a remarkable organization. Eric had many great friends and to Eric, if he called you his friend, he considered you family, so I would like to thank you all for welcoming me and Sarai into your family. We deeply appreciate and thank you for your expression of sympathy in any form that it came in; a card, a letter, a poem, a movie or a prayer. Thank you for the flowers and thoughtfulness. Most importantly, thank you for the gift of friendship and family. From the Shepherd Family Special thanks to: John Jacobsen, Chief Kelly, H. Kim, J.Castillo, E. Ford, R. Shields, Thomas Wichie, Robert Sherwin, Chief Clark, C. Caldwell, Gabriela Gonzalez and my Gulfstream Family. John Jacobsen, During your many years of service at the Relief I am certain that you have heard about or personally read some of the many cards of gratitude that arrive daily. I am also certain that not enough people will pause long enough to share their appreciation so here I am. As you know I have been caring for my elderly father for some time. You also know that in early October he passed away peacefully in his sleep. Thanks for your kinds words at the LAFD Memorial and also thanks to all for the beautiful wreath of flowers presented at his funeral. On behalf of the remaining Negrete family, please accept and convey our deepest gratitude. My sisters and I were surprised and touched by the generous and timely gesture. Thanks so much for being with us at such a critical family marker. God bless you, George Negrete, LAFD Chaplain Dear John, It was one year ago today that my wife Glenda was involved in a horrific head-on collision with a semi-truck. After spending two months in the hospital and another several months in physical therapy, I am happy to say she has been able to return to the somewhat

normal lifestyle she once enjoyed. Today she is able to do most anything she wants, albeit with the aid of a cane. All this would not have been possible without the unbelievable support of you and the many staff members of LAFRA that work so hard day in and day out to assist us all. The multitude of necessary medical equipment that was provided without question for Glendas recovery was beyond our wildest expectations. Friends and neighbors who witnessed this generosity are still astounded at our good fortune to belong to such a wonderful organization. Please accept this small token of our appreciation as a way of saying THANK YOU for all that the LAFRA does and continues to do on a daily basis. Sincerely, Roger and Glenda Gillis Lake Arrowhead, CA P.S. Please give an extra thanks/hug to Andy Kuljis for his updates on Glendas condition this past year and his continued friendship. LAFRA Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at LAFRA. You have all been so wonderful. Thank you for the medical supplies, power of attorney . . . I could go on and on so Ill just say thank you! Krys and Don Gillenwater, LAFD retired Los Angeles, CA Relief Association: Enclosed is a donation to the Widows and Orphans Fund in memory of my wife and precious bride, Gloria V. Ortiz, who loved the LA City Fire Dept. and the wonderful people she had met and associated both firemen and wives. Rick Ortiz, LAFD retired Los Alamitos, CA Los Angeles Firemens relief Assn This contribution is in the memory of Gerald D. Baird who passed on July 20, 2012. I remember when his probationary assignment was Engine 27, Battalion 5. I had made auto fireman and was assigned to Squad 27. He was a n aggressive firefighter so they kept him in

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Battalion 5. That speaks a lot about geralds character. Mae and I would meet with Gerald and wife Paula and have lunch at a famous restaurant overlooking the Colorado River and the famous London Bridge. Sincerely, Thomas Crockatt Bullhead City, AZ Relief Association: Enclosed is a donation for the Widows and Orphans Fund. In 1986 when my husband Tom Cox died of cancer, the LAFRA was such a help providing the necessary medical equipment. Im thankful Im now able to give back a bit for this cause. Sincerely, Rae Knoch Pismo Beach, CA LAFRA, Please accept these checks in memory and honor to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund. Ed Burnham a great guy to be around and a close brother Jack Hill I worked with him at 44s Dona and Leo Dempsey were good friends together on the Colorado River, and both were in our boat when it developed a hole and sunk. We had great fun out there together. Sincerely, Bill Apperson Alpine, AZ Andy Kuljis, Please accept this donation to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund in memory of Frank Cutter. Frank was one of the pioneers of the Grass valley reunion. I had the honor of going to the Reunion for the first time in 1982 as V.P. of the Relief Association. Every year that I went, I was always treated wonderfully by Frank and all the guys and gals that ran the show. It was an honor and a privilege to have known Frank. Bill Burnidge Lake Havasu City, AZ

Dear John Jacobsen, It was my good fortune to be at the Grass valley Reunion where I donated to the WODFF. In return, I received balls for the LAFD Invitational Golf Ball Drop. I am not a golfer but when I was informed I was the grand prize winner that was like a hole in one for me. This donation to the WODFF is in thanks for my good fortune. Bless you all, Guy Miller Anderson, CA

Dear Stephen Ruda, On behalf of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated, we wish to present this check to you in your honor, Stephen K. Ruda Los Angeles Battalion Officer, to be presented to the Firemens Widows and Orphans Fund. Thank you for your bravery in all you do to keep everyone safe. Cordially, Rosemary Licata, Co-President

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to future performance and consider capturing current gains before any potential rate hikes go into effect. 4. GivE iNCREASED AttENtiON tO BUY-AND-HOLD StRAtEGiES. If the tax rate on capital gains increases, the tax benefits of buy-and-hold strategies can become more valuable. Similarly, it becomes more important to harvest tax losses in order to shelter gains that otherwise would be taxed at the higher rate. 5. AUGMENt YOUR tAx-ADvANtAGED iNvEStMENtS WitH MUNiCiPAL BONDS. Since municipal bonds are federally tax-free and generally free from state and local taxes, they are one of the most efficient investments available for defending against current and potentially higher tax rates. If income tax rates do rise, interest income earned on municipal bonds will feel little if any impact. 6. CONSiDER REDEPLOYiNG ASSEtS tO A vARiABLE ANNUitY. In a rising tax environment, the taxdeferral feature of annuities becomes increasingly valuable. Diversifying your retirement portfolio with a variable annuity can provide tax-deferred growth potential, guaranteed lifetime income, increased retirement savings, equity upside potential and a death benefit for named beneficiaries. Remember, withdrawals from variable annuities will be taxed as ordinary income. 7. CONSiDER PROFESSiONALLY MANAGED AND tAx-ADvANtAGED iNvEStMENt StRAtEGiES. Now is a good time to evaluate the overall tax efficiency of investments in your accounts. Beyond municipal bonds, consider tax-efficient mutual funds or separately managed accounts (SMAs) that are managed to limit the number of taxable events within your portfolio. These may include tax-managed funds and tax-exempt or low-turnover index funds with minimal capital gains distributions. 8. REviEW DiviDEND DiStRiBUtiONS OF YOUR CURRENt PORtFOLiO. Dividend income will potentially receive the most dramatic impact if higher tax rates go into effect. If the top qualified dividend tax rate rises from 15% to 43.4% as suggesteda 189% increaseyou will want to look closely at your dividend income and consider realizing gains now to take advantage of lower tax rates. 9. ENGAGE iN GiFtiNG AND LEGACY PLANNiNG. After 2013, unless there is legislation to the contrary, estate and gift taxes are sched-

nless Congress and the President can agree on a compromise before the year ends, the Bush-era tax cuts will expire on Jan. 1, 2013potentially exposing millions of individuals and families to higher tax rates. This is not the first time in recent memory that Americans have faced heightened tax uncertainty. In 2010, policymakers ultimately decided to extend the Bush tax cuts by two years. Now that we are well into 2012, this topic is once again in the spotlight. It is important to grasp both the potential implications for and the options available to investors in the event that the tax code changes. FACiNG tHE FiSCAL CLiFF: WHAt HAPPENS iF tHE tAx CUtS ExPiRE? If the Bush tax cuts expire at the end of 2012 as scheduled, most taxpayers will face some combination of higher tax rates on their incomes, dividends and capital gains in 2013. In addition, high earners will pay an additional 3.8% tax on their investment income and a 0.9% higher Medicare tax as legislated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as ObamaCare). The top tax rate on dividends, 39.6% before Bush and 15% for qualified dividends now, could become 43.4% (39.6% plus 3.8%) in 2013 if nothing is changed. The long-term capital gains rate, 20% before Bush and 15% now, could increase to 23.8%. The estate tax, 55% before Bush, 0% in 2010 and now 35% could return to 55%. Finally, the estate and gift tax exemption, which before Bush was $675,000 for married individuals and is now $5.12 million, is scheduled to go back to $1 million. (President Obama and Mitt Romney also have made proposals.)

increases. Listed below are 10 tax-smart strategies you may want to consider that can help better position your portfolio against potential tax changes before year-end: 1. MAx OUt REtiREMENt PLANS. Whether or not taxes increase, it may make sense to fully fund your company retirement accounts and/or IRAs. One of the primary advantages of participating in a Traditional IRA or an employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) is that the money you contribute in a given year may be tax deductible. And because these are tax-deferred accounts, you do not pay income taxes on any earnings on your investments until you withdraw funds. 2. CONSiDER A ROtH iRA CONvERSiON. While income limits may preclude some investors from contributing to a Roth IRA, anyone can do a Roth Conversion by converting eligible funds from a Traditional IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan to a Roth IRA. (Roth IRA contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax free.1 When you convert, you must pay taxes on the amount converted as ordinary income for that year.) Converting to a Roth IRA can provide tax-free income in retirement, and now could be an ideal time to convert some of your assetsbefore a potential increase in income tax rates, which may come next year.

1 Restrictions, penalties and taxes may apply. Unless certain

criteria are met, Roth IRA owners must be 59 or older and have held the Roth IRA for five years before completely tax/ penalty-free withdrawals are permitted.

tEN StRAtEGiES FOR NAviGAtiNG AN UNCERtAiN LANDSCAPE While smart tax planning is practical in any environment, its even more prudent when there is the potential for significant tax

3. REviEW HiGHLY APPRECiAtED ASSEtS. If the capital gains tax rate increases from 15% to 20%, investors will pay a third more in taxes on both liquid and illiquid assets in 2013. Evaluate stocks, mutual funds and even privately held businesses with an eye

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uled to return to rates that are higher than they have been for many years. If you plan to leave an estate to your heirs, you may want to consider strategically transferring assets this year as part of your overall plan. With the gift tax rate at an all-time low and the exemption at an all-time high, 2012 may be a good year to consider larger gifts, even taxable ones. 10. FOCUS ON YOUR GOALS FiRSt. As critical as it may be to understand the potential effects of possible tax increases, it is even more important not to make tax planning the sum total of your planning. First and foremost, you should focus on what you want most for yourself and your family now and in the future. Keeping those primary objectives always in the forefront, turn to your financial professional to see how you can best achieve them in the most tax-efficient manner. With changing markets and political pressures affecting the economyspecifically tax legislation and income tax ratesnow is the time to be especially vigilant in reviewing and adjusting your overall financial strategy to keep investments aligned with your financial goals. If youd like to learn more, please contact Jodie Cohen-Potter, CFP, CRPS First Vice President, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Las Vegas, Nevada, (800) 247-2265
This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it. The strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments and strategies, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investors individual circumstances and objectives. Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (Morgan Stanley), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice, are not fiduciaries (under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or otherwise) with respect to the services or activities described herein, and this material was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. Individuals are urged to consult their tax or legal advisor before establishing a retirement plan or to understand the tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments made under such plan and to understand the tax and legal consequences of any actions, including implementation of any estate planning strategies, or investments described herein. Asset allocation and diversification do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets. Companies paying dividends can reduce or cut payouts at any time. Interest in municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal income tax. However, some bonds may be subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Typically, state tax-exemption applies if securities are issued within ones state of residence and local tax-exemption typically applies if securities are issued within ones city of residence. The tax-exempt status of municipal securities may be changed by legislative process, which could affect their value and marketability.

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MEMBERS
Paul a. Orduna, AssistAnt Chief. Appointed September 23, 1957. retired on A Service penSion JAnuAry 27, 1990 from trAininG. Passed away OctOber 05, 2012. Kenneth G. SKerSicK, fire inspeCtor ii. Appointed october 13, 1941. retired on A Service penSion februAry 01, 1962 from fire prevention. Passed away OctOber 07, 2012. rObert J. bOard, firefighter. Appointed June 10, 1947. retired on A Service penSion JAnuAry 01, 1973 from fire boAt 5-c. Passed away OctOber 07, 2012. richard h. dOwney, engineer. Appointed december 14, 1948. retired on A Service penSion JAnuAry 01, 1974 from fS 69. Passed away OctOber 15, 2012. rOdney G. cObb, firefighter iii. Appointed April 18, 1977. retired on A Service penSion June 10, 2007 from fS 63-A. Passed away OctOber 24, 2012. remO J. terSOlO, fire inspeCtor ii. Appointed July 02, 1951. retired on A Service penSion mArch 01, 1977 from fpb. Passed away NOvember 01, 2012.

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betty l. marineau, SurvivinG SpouSe of thomAS f. mArineAu, Passed away OctOber 10, 2012. evelyn m. SKinner, SpouSe of reid d. Skinner, Passed away OctOber 10, 2012. marJOrie J. brOwn Jr, SpouSe of donAld J. brown Jr, Passed away OctOber 31, 2012.

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To John Jacobsen and the Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association: We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support you give to our family year after year. We are truly blessed to have friends and family like you! Thank you all very much and we hope to see you next year.

Love, The Craig Alder Family, Buffy, Craig, Jake and Wyatt

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inety six of the LAFDs finest active and retired golfers converged on Sycuan Resort in El Cajon for the LAFD Golf Club Annual Partners Championship. As per the usual we had our LAFD Golf Club annual membership meeting following the first day of golf at Steele Canyon that included a great barbeque lunch. We play two-man teams, playing three different formats, on three different courses, in four handicapped flights. The three formats played were: scramble played at Steele Canyon Country Club, best-ball played at Sycuan Resorts Oak Glen course, and Pinehurst (modified alternate shot) played at Sycuan Resorts Willow Glen course. It is a true team format in that you are really relying on the good play of your partner. For those of you that are prospective members, this is considered by the membership as our best tournament of the year. In the A flight the team of the brothers Garcia, Rick and Carlos, were winners for the first time. Rick and Carlos made a great comeback after the first day when they missed out on the Horse Race with a fantastic score of 61 on the second day and 65.8 to win the championship. The team of Ladd Stilson and Randy Yslas finished in second by just 2.6 shots. In the B flight the team of Todd Tsujimura and Larry Kemp won for the second year in a row. They officially have a target on their backs for next year. Last year they ran away with a 7.8 shot win. This year it was closer, only 2.5 shots over their closest competition of Joe Zabalza and Mike Proffitt. In the C flight the team of Paul Gamez and Steve Stigall squeezed out a 2.4 shot victory of their closest competitors of Joe Luna and Evan Dixon. In the D flight Tom Lambert and Larry McAndress cruised to a 4.3 stroke win over a couple of youngsters, Gene Country Allen and Bud Zink. There were some fireworks on day one with Larry McAndress making a hole-in-one at Steele Canyon. It wasnt just the hole-in-one that caused the fireworks, but perhaps the delay in the tradition of buying a drink for everyone at the bar following the days play. I know my pal Larry, he was waiting until everybody was thirsty. The second day of the tournament provides some real entertainment at the Horse Race Derby. This format is made up of the six leading teams in each flight. The remainder of the field, and the participants, then make pari-mutuel bets

A Flight

A FLIGHt PARtNERS GRoSS & NEt CHAMPIoNS Rick Garcia & Carlos Garcia

b Flight

b FLIGHt PARtNERS GRoSS & NEt CHAMPIoNS Larry Kemp & todd tsujimura

C Flight

C FLIGHt PARtNERS GRoSS & NEt CHAMPIoNS Steve Stigall & Paul Gamez

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A/b Flight Horse Race Champions

C/d Flight Horse Race Champions

d Flight

d FLIGHt PARtNERS GRoSS & NEt CHAMPIoNS tom Lambert & Larry McAndress

Gross Champions

FIRSt PLACE GRoSS A FLIGHt CHAMPIoNS dale Gant & Jeff Halloran

on their picks of the best teams. This year the A and B flight and the C and D flight played in four man teams. In the A and B flight Gary Klasse, Jim Meacham, Jeff Simon and Eric Dillon came out on top. In HoLE-IN-oNE the C and D flight the WINNER team of Tom Brennan, Larry McAndress John Ware, Mike Dodd, and Vince Cardinale were the winners. This is the second consecutive year that Mike Dodd and Vince Cardinale were a part of the winning Derby team. This year we added a new winning category in each flight. This is a Net championship and there was some grumbling that certain teams couldnt win their flight. So we added a Gross category in each flight and we had about 50% participation. This year we paid out 1st place only. Next year well pay out more places and hopefully well get 100% participation. As it was last year we had a lot of new players at this years tournament. As a club were getting a bit older and need an infusion of new and young players. If you younger ones had as good a time as I think they had, then, I hope they will spread the word and get more players next year. The club would like to thank Alan Sheer of Steele Canyon Golf Course and Jason Schneider of Sycuan Resort for their generous donations for our raffle at the annual membership meeting. A good time was had by all and I hope to see you again next year.

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AFD players have continued to make an impact in the handball community. John Libby (FS-3-B), Christopher Hart (FS-26-C) and Salvador Castillon (FS-26-B) recently represented LAFD Handball in Ireland at the Handball World Championship. Current 45 and over U.S. National Champion John Libby took second place. Tati Silveyra (FS-69-C) returned to professional handball for the Simple Green U.S. Open of Handball and defeated a top team from Ireland to win the Mens Open Division with Naty Alvarado Jr. This tournament has the largest purse in handball and is one of the most prestigious titles. Ryan Chance (FS-82-C) made the final of the C Division but lost to 14-year-old Coleman The Fireman Killer McGrath, who also defeated Joe Steiner (FS-92-B) and Brett Klemme (FS-64-B) enroute to the title. Chris Yokoyama (FS-92-B) and Roy Harvey (FS-92-B) won the A Division of the Southern California Handball Hall of Fame Tournament in September, and Sergio Guzman (FS72-B) - with civilian Marco Coromac - won the B Division. There is a new player on the LAFD Handball Ladder. Chad Rolish (FS-92-B) knocked Craig Nielsen (FS-92-C) off of the Ladder and took position #20. The finals of the LAFD Fall Singles Tournament is December 6th, 2012 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Everyone is invited.

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reviewed each application which consisted of; two essays, school transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Of the 47 eligible applicants, 12 finalists were selected to interview and continue the process. Each of the 12 finalists were subjected to two 30 minute interviews. The combination of excellent applicants and a determined board resulted in the selection of five 2012 Merit Scholar winners. A ceremony to recognize this years winners was conducted by BC Armando Hogan at FHMTC on June 6, 2012. This years seven Runner-Up Award winners are to be congratulated for their outstanding merits. Each received a one time grant of $2,500. They are Jason Avina, Megan Berkery, Meghan Bloch, Max Casanova, Antonino Lovato, Shelbi Salinas, and Denise Torres. New this year is an award of $2,500 for Best Essay. This award was generously sponsored by the LAFD Foundation. Karen Wagener, President LAFDF, presented the award to this years winner, Max Casanova. The five 2012 award recipients and their bios are as follows: Matthew Camello is a freshman at UCLA and the son of Investigator Michael Camello, Arson Unit (34 years LAFD). Matthew has a double major in Psychology and Literature, and a minor in Film and Television Studies. He is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. This freshman honor society is based on academic achievement. He is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. NSCS participants are committed to leadership, service and scholarship. Matthew is also engaged with UCLA Project Literacy. This club seeks to teach inner-city children how to read and write. When Matthew is not working on campus projects he enjoys being a member of the UCLA Mens Rowing Novice Team. Matthew is also the only cartoonist admitted to the Daily Bruin for the Winter Quarter. He currently maintains a 3.5 GPA. Kevin Dumler attends the University of California, Davis, and is the son of Engineer David Dumler, Fire Station 23 (31 years LAFD). Kevins major is Civil and Environmental Engineering. Kevin is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He

his year the Los Angeles Fire Department Scholarship Fund awarded five - $5000 scholarship grants. The Merit Scholar Awards are cash grants, made possible through the Jean Perkins Foundation, of up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year while the student continues to be enrolled and making normal progress toward a college degree). To be eligible, a student must be the child or stepchild of an active or fallen LAFD sworn employee. The eligible student must be a high school senior or college freshman, who will be enrolled in the fall as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. The single most important factor is academic achievement, but the all-civilian Selection Committee considered other relevant criteria, including personal character and extracurricular accomplishments. This years awardees were students who demonstrated excellence in academic studies, good character, high moral standards, leadership, distinction in extra-curricular activities, personal accomplishments and a potential for future success. The selection committee

is also a member of Engineers Without Boarders and serves as the Bolivia team leader. Since 2009, Kevin has been involved with the United States Adaptive Recreation Center. As a Disabled Sports Volunteer, he continues to teach disabled participants snow and water sports and camping. Kevin has enrolled in the UC Davis Honors Challenge, an honors program for highly motivated students who want more challenging course work. Kevins academic achievements include Deans Honor List, 2012, while continuing to maintain a 3.9 GPA. Brianna Lillenberg is a graduating senior from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the daughter of Engineer Kevin Lillenberg, Fire Station 97 (31 years LAFD). Brianna will be attending Baylor University and majoring in Nursing. Over the past four years, Brianna has been actively involved in a variety of charities. She has assisted with food drives for senior citizens and instructed them on their home computers. She is also an avid participant in orphanage outreach programs, and assists in beach clean-ups. Brianna has demonstrated her leadership skills by initiating two school-wide fundraisers, Operation Gratitude for our soldiers and a clothing drive for the underprivileged. Briannas academic awards include Principals Honor Roll for 4 yrs., California Scholarship Federation Presidents Award and Scholar Athlete for Volleyball. She has served as Vice President of CSF in 2011 - 2012 and President in 2010 2011. She has also received four Distinguished Student Awards, and Christian Character Award. Brianna graduates with a 3.9 GPA. David Phillips is a graduating senior from Classical Academy High School (CAHS), and the son of FF/ PM Steven Phillips, Fire Station 71 (24 years LAFD). He will be attending UCLA majoring in Communication Studies. He plays numerous instruments and plays them passionately. David has written scripts for i-SAFE, a non-profit foundation, with a mission to educate and empower youth to make their internet experiences

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safe and responsible. As President of CAHS Cinema Club, the club has produced two award winning short films. Davids athletic honors include 1st Team Defense, Coachs Choice Award, and Scholar Athlete for football. David is a member of the National Honor Merit Scholar Society. His academic honors also include the Presidents List 2011 2012 and AllAcademic Team Award in 2012. David graduates with a 4.1 GPA. Mark torstenbo is a freshman at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and the son of Captain I Ross Torstenbo, Fire Station 42 (27 years LAFD). Marks major is Aerospace Engineering. Upon entrance to Cal Poly Pomona (CPP), Mark applied and was admitted into the Kellogg Honors College (KHC) Program. This Honors program is only open to high achieving applicants. Requirements for KHC students are 3.30 CPP GPA, civic engagement, and full time enrollment. He volunteers for Matts Run, a scholarship fund for CPP students, the Foothill Unity Center Food Drive, and CPP Campus Crusade for Christ, assisting with projects such as painting locker rooms for middle schools in the City of Compton. He is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. Mark is on the Deans Honor List and maintains a 3.9 GPA at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. This year we were honored to have four of our past scholarship recipients attend the awards ceremony: Molly Casanova 07, Christina Johnson 07, Michael Rodriguez 08, and Savanah Villaubi 11. They shared their college experiences and provided words of encouragement to our 2012 winners.
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We would like to thank Mr. James Carroll III and Mr. Joe Connolly, Executive Board Members of the Jean Perkins Foundation and, the LAFD Merit Scholarship Funds Board of Directors, Dick Barrett, Barbara Bagley, Ron Fujikawa, G. Louis Graziadio, Tom Mizo and Robert Nicholas for their dedication and support. We are also grateful to the LAFDF for their sponsorship of the Best Essay award and to the LAFD Sertoma Club, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, LAFD Historical Society and the Los Angeles Firefighters Association,

who sponsored the awards reception, Thank You for your continued support. The announcement for the 2013 competition should be posted early January 2013, at www.lafd.org/scholarship. Thank you again, and we look forward to the seventh LAFD Merit Scholarship competition.

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Submitted by Frank Borden Director of Operations, LAFDHS

the milliON dOllar Pier Fire

September 4, 1912
Vintage post card of Frasers Million dollar Pier before Sept. 4, 1912.

Newspaper Headlines: Ocean Park, Cal., Sept. 4. -- 1000 ARE HOMELESS; LOSS THREE MILLIONS. DISASTROUS FIRE SWEEPS OCEAN PARK -- LOS ANGELES FIREMEN STILL WORKING ON THE RUINS -- CITY IS NOW UNDER MARTIAL LAW. ONE KNOWN DEAD -- ELEVEN ARE STILL MISSING.

Photo taken at the start of the fire.

the Venice Volunteer Fire department in 1925. the City annexed Venice in 1925 so the volunteers who wanted to join became members of the LAFd and the new station became Fire Station 63.

The speed with which the LAFDs first motorized apparatus could get to a fire was impressively demonstrated late on the afternoon of September 4, 1912, when Chief Eley was notified that Ocean Parks famous Frasers Million-Dollar-Pier was burning. Ocean Park, Santa Monica and Venice firefighters needed the LAFDs help. The gigantic amusement pier was more than 14 miles from headquarters. Horse-drawn equipment could not possibly make the run. Eley ordered the nearest motorized pumper - Engine 26s Robinson - to respond along with Hose 5 at 1409 West Vernon Avenue and Engines 4 and 13 from downtown. Heading out Washington Boulevard to the beach, Eley and the four motorized companies fought heavy traffic as thousands of spectators were driving toward the awesome thick black cloud of smoke that was obscuring the setting sun. Eley arrived and all four companies were operation in less than 27 minutes after the chief engineer was called at headquarters. The long wooden pier and its many attractions - the famous observation ballroom, the Crazy House, Dragons Gorge and the auditoriumdance pavilion - were doomed. Without fireboats, there was absolutely no way to make an attack on the fire and it was too dangerous to bring men and apparatus onto the pier. Frasers MillionDollar-Pier was written off as lost while the stiff breeze from the ocean drove thick smoke and heat directly at firefighters. Flames firebrands and radiant heat joined together as the fire jumped the Ocean

Front traffic way and began gnawing into blocks of buildings in an area encompassing Ashland Avenue on the north, Rose Avenue on the south and Trolleyway (Speedway) on the east. Jam-packed among these narrow streets were six blocks of wooden cottages, brick hotels, apartment houses, stores and commercial buildings. Eley and his four companies, assisted by LAFD volunteers from stations in the western section of the city, set up a battleline on Pier Avenue to protect the Auto Inn Garage, despite warnings that a 300-gallon storage tank of gasoline was inside. (Note: Venice was annexed by the City of Los Angeles on Nov. 25, 1925). After an hour-long battle, radiant heat ignited the garage and bulled firefighters backward. The tank exploded and skyrocketed over their heads. Paul Shoup, president of the Pacific Electric Railway, sent word to Eley that he had a train of flat cars standing by to rush more fire engines to the beach. Eley gratefully accepted. By night fall, the glare and flames could be seen from most parts of Los Angeles. The observation balloons tie-down ropes burned away. Lifting skyward, the ropes snagged the burning flagpole atop the dance pavilion and carried it upward. The blazing balloon was blown far inland by the stiff ocean wind and then came crashing down 40 miles away in San Dimas. The conflagration raged for nearly four hours as it wiped out the pier, everything on it and destroyed or damaged 225 structures in a six-block area of almost complete devastation. One man was drowned when he jumped off the end of the pier into heavy surf and 15 other persons were missing by midnight. Losses were set at $3 million. The site would one day become the Pacific Ocean Park amusement center which itself would become the site of several severe fires.
Hose Co. No. 5 circa 1914. Fireman ted Schneider, standing on the running board third from the right. Next to him, just to his right is Fireman J. J. terrell, future best man at teds wedding.

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A view from the beach as the Fraser Pier burns.

Source: LAFD CENTENNIAL by Paul Ditzel pp 83-84. Hose Company No. 5, Originally a horse drawn company, was motorized in 1911. The apparatus was a Gramm Auto/Fire Extinguisher Combination Hose Wagon and along with Engine Company No. 26 was one of the first motorized companies on the LAFD. In those years Vernon and Normandie, as well as most streets in the out laying areas of Los Angeles, were unpaved. The firemen installed chains on the rear tires of the apparatus to add traction for driving through the dirt and mud. . A Hose Company did not have a fire pump. It carried 650 feet of 2 hose, 100 of 1 rubber hose loaded on a hose reel and connected to a 60-gallon soda/acid water tank and several small portable fire extinguishers. If the small hand held extinguishers could not control a fire, a fireman would activate the soda/acid tank by turning a lever on the side of the tank. This caused a small container inside the tank containing bicarbonate soda and acid to mix. When these chemicals mixed they created a gas that would pressurize the tank and provide a water stream for the rubber hose. For larger fires, the company would lay a 2 line off the nearest fire hydrant and utilize hydrant pressure for its fire stream. On September 4, 1912 a fire broke out on the famous Frasers Million Dollar Pier in Ocean Park. Fanned by a strong westerly breeze, the fire soon threatened the city of Venice. Chief Engineer Eley answered the request of the Venice Fire Department and the Santa Monica Fire Department and dispatched the motorized companies, Engine Company 26 and Hose Company 5, and the horse drawn companies, Engines 4 and 13 from downtown. Hose 5 responded west on Vernon and soon encountered heavy traffic as thousands of spectators headed to the coast to watch the fire. Fireman Ted Schneider said that it was the longest run of an LAFD company at the time. Ted happens to be retired B/C Larry Schneiders father and Captain Larry Schneiders grandfather. When they arrived they found six city blocks in the vicinity of Rose Avenue and Trolleyway (Speedway) fully involved with fire. Chief Eley ordered the LAFD companies

to attack the fire on Pier Avenue. Engine 26 broke out a plate glass window of the Indoor Plunge and using their hard suctions, drafted from the enormous pool. After an hour of battling the fire, a 300-gallon gasoline tank exploded and skyrocketed over their heads. Operating off hydrant pressure, Ted and his crew fought the fire one block at a time. After knocking the fire in front of them, they would use their Hose Wagon or Pacific Electric Red Cars to drag their 2 fire hoses to the next block. Then hook to a hydrant and continue fighting fire. The fire burned for nearly four hours and destroyed the pier and damaged or destroyed 225 structures. The pier was rebuilt again and in 1914 had another fire shutting it down. In 1922 the new Lick Pier in Venice had been completed and opened with new rides including the 85 foot Giant Dipper roller coaster. Unfortunately the new roller coaster didnt last very long as a fire on Sunday morning January 6th destroyed the pier. Although the fire started at 9:30 A.M. in the Ritz Cafe kitchen, it didnt explain how the fire spread so quickly. Some thought that rubbish was set ablaze beneath the pier near the restaurant.
Post Card beach view of the Lick Pier. 1922

looked like all of Ocean Park was threatened. Rumors that they were going to use dynamite scattered the huge crowd that lined up on every street and on the beach to watch. Ten fire companies fought the blaze. Luckily the Dome Theaters concrete structure at the northeast corner of the pier contained the fire, and prevented it from leaping across Ocean Front Walk. The fire was contained by 11:45 A.M. The losses were enormous, $2,000,000 with only $100,000 insured. Both the Rosemary and Dome Theaters were destroyed (the later a $500,000 loss) and all the piers rides and attractions. Only the sea end of Prior and Churchs brand new Giant Dipper roller coaster remained. The POP Ocean Park Pier in Santa Monica had several fires in the late 60s, a major fire in 1970 that the LAFD assisted with mutual aid and others in 1971 until it was totally destroyed and demolished. Who is New at the Museum? We have a new volunteer that joined us in October. Gordon Briggs retired from the LAFD in 1984 and later joined the Disney Fire Department where he spent 13 years and retired to immediately start helping us at the Harbor Fire Museum. Gordon has learned a variety of skills through the years. I worked with him at FS 50 in the mid- 1970s and remember that he was a great cook, but along the way he has learned to expertly use the computer. This will be a big help because he is starting a major job of photo inventorying all items on display at the Harbor Museum. He will also be making flyers and brochures along with being a docent in the museum. We were all impressed when after his first Saturday in the museum, he came to work on the Ralph J. Scott fireboat the following Friday and then showed up to work in the museum the next day. Welcome aboard Gordie!!!!

In 1924 two piers had been combined and soon burned. Aerial view of the 1924 Pickering / Lick Piers at the height of the fire.

When firefighters arrived, they laid hoses, but before the water could be turned on, flames burst up from beneath the pier and the hoses burned. Another fire truck broke and the water stopped. The wind was blowing and it

our newest Rookie Gordie gets his museum orientation from tom Moran.

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First work day on the fireboat painting a ventilator. Multi-talented docent, computer whiz and craftsman.

Planned Events for 2013 January -Annual Volunteer of the Year Brunch, Sun. 1/13 or 1/20 February -LAFD 127th Year Anniversary, Sat. March -LAFD Annual Batt. 6 Pancake Breakfast & Car Show @ Museum 36 TBD -St. Patricks Day Event @ Nokia Center, Sun. 3/17

April *Event to be Determined May -HS Annual Pancake Breakfast at Museum 27, Sat. 5/11 June -LAFD Retired Member Luncheon Museum 27, Thur. 6/20 -LAFDHS Annual Memorial Golf Tournament, Mon. 6/17 July -Cars and Stripes Event Port of LA - TBD San Pedro August *Event to be Determined September -Annual 9-11 Memorial at LAFD Memorial, Wed. 9/11 October -LAFD Memorial at LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Sat. 10/12 -Fireboat 2 Ralph J. Scott 88th Birthday at San Pedro November -Marine Corps Anniversary at Museum 27, Sun. 11/10 -Hollywood Christmas ParadeSun. 11/24 December -HS Annual Holiday Party at Museum 27, Sat. 12/14

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LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES october 03, 2012
CALL tO ORDER President John Jacobsen called the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association to order at 10:15 a.m. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENt: John Jacobsen, President Juan Albarran, Vice President Trustee Jeff Cawdrey Trustee Gene Bednarchik Trustee James Coburn Trustee Gary Matsubara Trustee Chris Stine Trustee Rick Godinez Trustee Doak Smith Trustee Francisco Hernandez Trustee Mark Akahoshi Trustee Robert Steinbacher Trustee Steven Domanski Trustee David Peters Trustee Steve Tufts Trustee Kurt Stabel Trustee David Ortiz Trustee David Lowe Pension Trustee Barry Hedberg Pension Trustee Tim Larson Pension David Ned Smith - Executive Director Controller Todd Layfer MEMBERS ABSENt: Trustee Michael Overholser (Excused) Trustee Craig White (Excused) Trustee Chris Hart (Excused) Andrew Kuljis, Secretary (Excused) GUEStS: Bob Olsen, L.A. Retired Fire & Police Lee Kebler, L.A. Retired Fire & Police Jim Dolan, Asst. Secretary iNvOCAtiON & Flag Salute Rick Godinez led the invocation. David Lowe led the flag salute. RAtiFiCAtiON OF MiNUtES John Jacobsen entertained a motion to ratify and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting 54 December 2012 held September 5, 2012. Tim Larson so moved. Frank Hernandez seconded. There was no further discussion or objections. Motion carried to ratify and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Board of Trustees held September 5, 2012. PRESiDENt REPORt 1) Jacobsen asked the Board to welcome the three new Chaplains to represent the LAFD and LAFRA. He introduced Craig Poulson, Tim Werle, and Roger Fowble, and indicated that they will be taking over for three of the current Chaplains who are retiring. He thanked the three Chaplains for their service assisting with the fire families. 2) Jacobsen mentioned that Garth Flint provided the Investment Committee with a quick snapshot of what fees are paid to which funds as well as costs incurred by LAFRA. He mentioned that the Investment Committee will have an offsite meeting in February at Beacon Pointe. 3) Jacobsen referred to the workers comp. situation and indicated that the SB 863 legislation that was passed had significant changes for the firefighters and the LAFRA health plan. He mentioned that it deals specifically with the process of how members obtain treatment through the system. He indicated that most agree that the current process is difficult and feel that it may get worse. He also stated that there will be changes to current mechanisms in place for LAFRAs self-funded plan that will make it difficult to get reimbursed for presumptive conditions unless treatment is preauthorized by the City. He indicated that they have attorneys looking into where LAFRA can navigate through the new legislation and will report back once the information is available. 4) Jacobsen referred to the Member Services position and informed the Board that after several applicants and interviews, they have hired Maria Rodriguez. He stated that she will start on October 9th and comes with experience in health care administration, workers comp. and insurance brokerage. 5) Jacobsen referred to the Express Scripts-Medco merger and indicated that by the first of the year, all Medco labeling will be gone. He asked the Trustees to explain to the members that there should be no changes with contact information or member disruption. viCE PRESiDENt REPORt 1) Juan Albarran mentioned the Firefighter Memorial in Sacramento on October 19th & 20th and indicated that we have two members going on the Memorial Wall: Eric Shepherd and Glenn Smith. He asked for those interested in attending the event to let him know so that he can make travel arrangements. SECREtARYS REPORt David Smith reported on behalf of Secretary Andy Kuljis absence that as of yesterday, they have six active and one retired Trustees that have submitted their intent to run for the open Trustee positions. He stated that unless someone else submits their intent to run before the October 15th deadline there will be a white ballot. He also stated that the Board had previously agreed that they would not send a ballot out for a vote for minor proposed changes to the Bylaws. ExECUtivE DiRECtORS REPORt 1) David Smith reported on the results of the Golf Tournament and stated that the total net income for the event was $92K. He thanked all that participated before, during and after the event. He mentioned that they will have a Golf Committee meeting later in the day to discuss possible improvements for next year.

ADMiNiStRAtivE COMMittEE REPORt Robert Steinbacher presented the following motions. The committee recommends and I so move to pay the usual and customary bills in the amount of $731,986.77. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the usual and customary bills in the amount of $731,986.77. The committee recommends and I so move to pay the professional fees in the amount of $37,135.29. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the professional fees in the amount of $37,135.29. The committee recommends and I so move that based upon our benefit attorneys recommendation that we increase the Fiduciary and the Directors & Officers liability coverage for LAFRA to $6 million. He indicated that this will increase the annual premium $31,540 prorated for ten months. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to increase the Fiduciary and the Directors & Officers liability coverage for LAFRA to $6 million. The committee recommends and I so move to approve up to $500 in seed money to Fire Station 87 for the car show event. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to approve up to $500 in seed money to Fire Station 87 for the car show event. MEDiCAL COMMittEE REPORt David Peters presented the following motion. The committee recommends and I so move to accept the applications to the Medical Plan. There was no discussion and no objections.

Motion carried to accept all applications to the Medical Plan. RELiEF COMMittEE REPORt James Coburn presented the following motion. The committee recommends and I so move to pay: The Sick & Injury benefits in the amount of $21,990 The Estate Planning benefit in the amount of $6,600, The Relief Death Benefits in the amount of $36,000 There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the above Relief benefits. James Coburn read the names of members who recently passed and asked for a moment of silence from the Board. MEMORiALS George D. Doerfler Irving M. Anear Gerald D. Baird Stancil G. Jones Jack D. Hill Karl L. Smith Raymond P. Martin Franklin N. Leavitt ASSiStANCE COMMittEE James Coburn presented the following motions. The committee recommends and I so move to accept the donations in the amount of $38,930 to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to accept the donations in the amount of $38,930 to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. The committee recommends and I so move to approve the financial assistance applications for surviving spouses, active and retired members. There was no discussion or objections.

Motion carried to approve the financial assistance applications for surviving spouses, active and retired members. EMERGENCY ADvANCEMENtS James Coburn presented the following motion. The committee recommends and I so move to approve the emergency advancement applications for active and retired members. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to approve the emergency advancement applications for active and retired members. SEttiNG OF DAtES 1) LAFD Memorial October 13th 2) Firefighter Memorial Sacramento October 19th & 20th 3) Arson Shoot Out October 22nd 4) Mayo Classic November 7th 5) IFEBP Annual Employee Benefits Conf. November 11th 14th 6) LAFRA Open House December 1st RETIREMENT DINNERS 1) James Stine October 20th Victoria Country Club (Stine) 2) Brian Rubino November 13th Knollwood Country Club (Peters) 3) Paul Ortega November 16th Brookside Golf Club (Bednarchik) 4) Joe Porras November 17th Knollwood Country Club (Steinbacher) 5) Michael Camello January 25th Brookside Golf Club (Kuljis) 6) Mike Brehm February 23rd Ports OCall Restaurant (Bednarchik) ADJOURNMENt John Jacobsen entertained a motion to adjourn. Gary Matsubara so moved. Tim Larson seconded. There was no discussion and no objections. Motion carried to adjourn. The Board of Trustees meeting adjourned at 11:24 am. John Jacobsen, President December 2012 55

donations to Widows, orphans & disabled Firemens Fund

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holley l leavitt in MeMory oF FRANKLIN LEAVITT Keith n leavitt in MeMory oF FRANK LEAVITT traCy leavitt in MeMory oF FRANKLIN LEAVITT rae C. KnoCh Melanie K. allen in Honor oF My HuSBand GLENN ALLENS BIRTHDAY riChard laMBine Charlotte ruddiCK in appreciation For tHe Support & aSSiStance oF tHe RELIEF ASSN. roseMary liCata in Honor oF Battalion cHieF STEPHEN K. RUDA John & Janie Connors in MeMory oF GEORGE D. DOERFLER roger g. gillis in gratitude For LAFRA guy C. Miller in gratitude For tHe work oF LAFRA raChel aBad FroM our dec. 21, 2011 Holiday luncHeon Justgive in Honor oF ANNE BUCHANAN & HECTOR HERNANDEZ Fire station 109 in celeBration oF CARMAGEDDON II williaM M. aPPerson in MeMory oF ED BURNHAM williaM M. aPPerson in MeMory oF DONA DEMPSEY williaM M. aPPerson in MeMory oF JACK HILL thoMas g. CroCKatt in MeMory oF GERALD D. BAIRD helen l. sChulZ Marlene h. lovett in MeMory oF CHUCK NIELSEN ronald g. Maga & FaMily in MeMory oF CHUCK NIELSEN Betty yonCiCh in MeMory oF My HuSBand PETER YONCICH John w. Potter in MeMory oF MRS. LEO DEMPSEY werner h. wahlers in MeMory oF My BrotHer HEINZ WAHLERS lillian witte in MeMory oF CHARLES NIELSEN Fire station 65 FroM tHe FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND Fire station 98 FroM tHe FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND JeFFrey KresheK FroM our end oF SuMMer leMonade Stand JaMes e. gilluM FroM tHe BREAKFAST GANG Fire station 73 FroM tHe FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND steve sMith evangelina gonZaleZ in MeMory oF JAVIER L. PEREZ MarCia h Brewer in MeMory oF captain CHARLES (CHUCK) NIELSEN riCardo J. ortiZ in MeMory oF My wiFe GLORIA V. ORTIZ Kenneth l. daMeron in MeMory oF GEORGE DOERFLER Karen horelly in MeMory oF ANNIE SALAZAR Fire station 87 FroM tHe FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND Fire station 36 FroM tHe FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND BarBara l. awerKaMP in MeMory oF JERRY BAIRD evangelina gonZaleZ in MeMory oF capt. JAVIER L. PEREZForever loved! riChard C. Pearson williaM a. Burnidge in MeMory oF FRANK CUTTER Mary Beatty in MeMory oF CHUCK NIELSEN eleanor M Brown in MeMory oF CHARLES CHUCK NIELSEN donald l. Cate in MeMory oF My wiFe LOIS CATE helen Megorden JaMes r. Miller in MeMory oF FRANK LEAVITT howard a. Jensen in MeMory oF CHUCK NIELSEN donald r tanner in Honor oF CAPT & MRS. GILBERT REYNA 60tH wedding anniverSary tuCKer B. grant in MeMory oF CHARLES CHUCK NIELSEN Maxine oishan in MeMory oF CHUCK NIELSEN todd Kovler williaM M. woodson

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Quiet cul-de-sac. All amenities. Everything is new. 60 TV in living room. TVs in all bedrooms. Large formal dining room. BBQ and large patio overlooking the mountains. 35 ft X 3-1/2 car garage w/ gym equipment. Wireless internet w/ on site computer. $150 per night + $75 cleaning fee. No smoking or pets please. Scott at 805-2081598 or h2oratscott@aol.com. CATAlINA BEACH CoTTAGE - 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, one block to beach, view, fully equipped housekeeping unit. Marci (818) 347-6783 or Clarence (310) 5102721. DElUXE lAKEsIDE ToWN HoME. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, washer, dryer, gas barbeque. Indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, locker room with shower. Tennis court, boat dock, cable TV, HBO. Fully furnished including linens. 3 miles from Snow Summit. Sleeps 6 max. (310) 541-8311 DEsERT CoNDo Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs), 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, fully furnished condo & WiFi Internet. Also 2 bedroom and den, 2 bath, TV and VCR, pools, spas, tennis courts, gated community. From $110 per night. No pets or smoking. Barbara (626) 798-2484. FoRMER l.A. FIREFIGHTER and Family offering gorgeous Baja Mexico Property for rent. Coastside Gated Community with pool/ spa, surfing, and loads of fun. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Fully Equipped Kitchen. Call Kathy at 510-468-5003 for more information. Go to: lasgaviotas.com/ Hse_toscana.htm for pictures, availability calendar, and information on the area. GolFERs-BoATERs-oTHERs! sAVE $$$ oN HoTEl RATEs!! Luxury condo rental - Direct from Owner. One bedroom two bath luxury condo located in Mexican resort area of Nuevo Vallarta, just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta Intl Airport. Unit is part of Grand Marina Villas, part of the Paradise Village Hotel complex, and includes use of 18 hole El Tigre Golf Course. Weekly or monthly rates. For info: Web site: homepage.mac.com/edynichols e-mails: edynichols@mac.com or (310) 395-7804. HAVAsU lANDING - Waterfront on Lake Havasu. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Boat mooring out front. Fully furnished. Direct TV, WiFi, BBQ, Casino, new grocery/meat market. No pets/smoking (310) 418-1577. JUNE lAKE CABIN - Scenic 2br/2ba cozy, cabin with views. 5 minutes from Fishing and Skiing. Fully furnished. Wood Deck,

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ARE yoU IN NEED oF A VACATIoN? We have $49-$79 Cruises a Monthly! $149 and up ALL INCLUSIVE! Join our Travel Club! Go to: www.WvMovie.com or YouTube JoeTraveler and Cabo Dreamtrip (661) 993-9476 call/ text firemedic311@gmail.com FF/PM Peter Mills 100-A BIG BEAR CABIN - All season, restful views from decks. Two story, sleeps 6, half mile to lake, two plus miles to slopes. Fireplace/Wood, cable TV/DVD/VCR. Full kitchen, completely furnished except linens. Pets ok. $95/$105 (two day minimum). $550/$600 a week, Beep or Donna Schaffer 1+(760) 723-1475. www.schaffercabin.com BIG BEAR CABIN. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story. Sleeps 8. Near ski slopes & lake. Fireplace/wood, cable TV, DVD,VCR, full kitchen. Completely furnished. $85/$95 per night. Minimum 2 nights. Holidays extra. Weekly available. All Season. Sheri (909) 851-1094 cell or (760) 948-2844 home. BIG BEAR lAKEs FINEsTDeluxe lakeside townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 cable TVs, HBO, DVD, WiFi, 2 wood burning fireplaces, laundry room, tennis court, indoor pool, sauna, spa, boat dock. Fully equipped, including all linens. Sleeps 6. 310-5418311 or email cindy14@cox.net BIG BEAR VINTAGE CABIN. 2 minute walk to village. 5 minute drive to both slopes. Lake view. 2 bed, 1 bath, sleeps 6. Contact: bigbearescapes.com/pikesplace Owned by LAFD member. BUllHEAD/lAUGHlIN. Large new Custom 3 bedroom/2 bath home 4 minutes from the casinos and close to Katherines Landing.

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Sleeps 8, wood burning stove, full kitchen, cable Tv/Dvd, stereo, phone. Detached garage/room for boat. Call for summer/winter rates. Cleaning fee applies. Jeff Easton 105-A, (805)-217-5602 junebound@gmail.com KAPAlUA, MAUI. Luxurious ocean view Kapalua Ridge 1 and 2 bedroom villas from $145/$250, 7th night FREE. Fully equipped with washer/dryer, Hi speed internet, Wi-Fi, cable TV, free resort shuttle, minutes from ocean. Features 3 white sand beaches including BEST BEACH in the world, Kapalua Bay Beach, 100 miles of hiking trails, 2 golf courses with great discounts, 10 tennis courts, zip lines, 2 spas, golf academy, horseback riding, snorkeling, swimming, surfing, kayaking, shops, restaurants. Contact Terry or Diane @ 800-326-MAUI (6284). www.kapaluavacations.com/ the_ridge.asp or email info@ kapaluavacations.com lAKE ARRoWHEAD Blue Jay cabin charming two-story with creek, large deck, two baths, complete kitchen, TV,VCR/DVD, fireplace, washer and dryer, walk to Blue Jay Village. Sleeps 6. $90/ night. NO PETS! Bruce or Sue Froude, (805) 498-8542. lAKE HAVAsU BEACH FRoNT. Located at HAVASU LANDING RESORT a gated community on the California side of Lake Havasu. Swim, Ski or fish from the front yard. Buoys in front of home for overnight boat(s) tieups. No need to launch boat each day. Walking distance to a CASINO, restaurants and grocery store. Adjacent to miles of off-road desert trails, great for ATVs, 4 wheelers and Motorcycles. Beautiful landscaping with a lawn from the home to the lake. Covered patio with furniture and a gas BBQ. Four bedrooms with beds for 10.Two full bathrooms. Check Craigslist for pic. $350. Per night 10% discount for a week. For Reservations call Bud @ 818 352-4422 lAKE HAVAsU BEAUTy FoR RENT - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 sq.ft. Fully furnished with all amenities- Laundry & BBQ. 13,000 sq.ft. lot. 3 car boat-deep garage. 3 miles from launch ramp. Close to downtown shops & restaurants. View of the lake. Quiet street in good neighborhood. No pets. No smoking. Snowbird rates. Call Mike (661) 510-6246 lAKE HAVAsU CITy. New Custom 3 bedroom/2 bath home on lake side of Hwy 95 north side of town. Quiet street. All the amentities. 60 TV in living room. TVs in all bedrooms. Wireless internet with on site computer. BBQ on

large patio. Swimming pool. Near marinas and restaurants. $150 per night. $85 cleaning fee. No smoking or pets please. Scott at 805-208-1598 or h2oratscott@ aol.com. lAKE HAVAsU HoME for rent. Built in 2004. 1800 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Newly/ fully furnished w/all amenities of home. Large garage 20x32 with tall doors. Large area for guest parking. Located less than a mile from lake on a quiet cul-de-sac! RV hookups. Ask for FF discount. Call Ryan Penrod (310) 804-1801 or Nicole (909) 263-8177. lAKE HAVAsU HoME - Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath home that sleeps 8. Lake view, RV access, boat parking, everything is new. Quiet street in great neighborhood, just minutes from London Bridge. Call John for pricing at (323) 449-4473. Snow-bird rates and firemen discount available. lAKE HAVAsU Landing California. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, wifi, DirecTV, BBQ, full laundry, slip-in marina included, just steps away. 180 degree view of lake and your boat in slip. Huge covered patio. No pets. No smoking. Larry Mc Andress ret 112A (714) 963-9344 or (714) 393-1464. lAKE HAVAsU VACATIoN HoMEs for rent. Each fully furnished with all amenities of home. Every home has a lake view, pool, RV access, boat parking, ample guest parking and sleep up to 8 people. Check out our website @ werenthavasu.com or call (928) 855-5848 or (661) 212-3191. lAKE NACIMIENTo. Oak Shores gated community. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, large loft. 3 minute drive to main marina in Oak Shores. Large driveway. Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, washer/dryer, TV/ DVD. No cable. No pets/smoking. $165.00/night. Call Ben (805) 444-2264. lAKE TAHoE GETAWAy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with all of the amenities complete kitchen, washer/ dryer, TV/ VCR. Quiet neighborhood near the lake, casinos and ski slopes. Call for rates. Call Cal or Linda @ (805) 584-2718. www.sltgetaway.com lAKE PoWEll HoUsEBoAT. 68 Sumerset. 2 staterooms, 2 cuddy cabins, 2 baths. Will sleep 10 to 12. 2 ref. fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, TV, DVD, Twin A/C. Party top, flybridge, V8 drives, 12 KW ge., 100 gal. aux. fuel tank with pump. Dan Coyle (805) 4948854.

lA QUINTA - Gated community, fully furnished deluxe home, three bedrooms, three baths on the 10th fairway of the Dunes Golf Course in La Quinta Country Club. Two car garage, large patio with barbecue. No pets, no smoking. $200/night - 2 week minimum, plus refundable security deposit. Call (323) 254-3874 MAMMoTH CoNDo-CHAMoNIX. 2 bedroom & large loft, 3 full baths, sleeps 8. 5 minute walk to Canyon Lodge. Fully furnished, TVs, VCR/DVD, pool, spa, rec room, sauna, linens included. Winter $175, $195-weekdays/holidays; summer $125, plus cleaning. No smoking; no pets. Craig Yoder (909) 948-3659. MAMMoTH CoNDo Cozy 2 bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully furnished, WIFI, 3 TVs, pool, spa, tennis, walk to shuttle, Old Mammoth area. Winter $115, Summer $90, plus maid $126. Includes linens. No pets, no smoking. Call (310) 540-4648. MAMMoTH CoNDo NEXT To THE GoNDolA VIllAGE Fully furnished, three bedroom, two bath with towels and linens, fully stocked kitchen, internet and cable TV, pool and Jacuzzi. Walk to the gondola, shops, restaurants and ski in on the new comeback trail. Parking at the front door. Winter: $225/night. Summer $150/night. Holidays $275/night. Cleaning is included. Call Mike Whitehouse, Retired, 805-987-6122, email: btkwhitey@yahoo.com or Bruce Galien, Retired, 661-645-7448, email: luvbaja2@aol.com MAMMoTH CoNDo Fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Close to Canyon Lodge, pool, spa, recreation room, laundry facilities, condo has been beautifully remodeled, photos available, $200 a night winter - $125 a night summer + $150 cleaning fee. Call for holiday pricing. Joe Angiuli, South Division (626) 497-5083. MAMMoTH CoNDo - Fully furnished, 1 bdrm, loft, 1 1/2 baths, sleeps 4. On shuttle route. All amenities: Sauna, Pool, laundry on premises. Fall/Winter prices. $100/night. Spring/Summer $85/ night. One time $70 cleaning fee. No smoking, no pets, contact: Julian Edwards (909) 573-3815 MAMMoTH - 1 bedroom Summit condo, sleeps 6. Convenient underground garage parking, jacuzzis, gym (pool, tennis in summertime), shuttle right outside! Across from chair 15. Winter $110 per night, Summer $80 per night plus $65 cleaning fee per stay. All linens included. Drew or Nancy Oliphant (661) 513-2000.

MAMMoTH CoNDo - MAMMoTH EsTATEs, 4BR/3BA, fully furnished, linens, full kitchen, TV/ DVD, stereo, fireplace, pool , jacuzzi, sauna. 2 blocks from gondola village. 1 block to ski shuttle. Winter $330/night, Summer $215/ night, plus cleaning. Includes city bed tax. No pets, no smoking, sleeps 8. Dory Jones (310) 918-0631 or Kelly Corcoran (310) 619-5355. MAMMoTH CoNDo - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 TVs, phone, garage, pool, jacuzzi, fully furnished - exept linens. Near shuttle/chair 15. Winter $125/night. Weekends and Holidays $110 midweek. Summer $95/night. $495/week. No smoking. No pets. Jim Johnson (818) 992-7564, FS 80C. MAMMoTH CoNDo - Clean 1 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 6. Walk to Village and Gondola. Shuttle out front. Close to Canyon Lodge. Fully furnished, spa, ski locker, underground parking and wireless. Midweek special. No pets. No smoking. $120 winter, $90 summer. $65 cleaning fee, includes linens. Jeff or Tonya Clemens (805) 499-8160. MAMMoTH CoNDo - Sierra Manors Sleeps 7. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath. Fully furnished except linens. 2 TVs/VCR/DVD, stereo/CD. Dishwasher, microwave, sauna, jacuzzi, pool. No smoking/No Pets. Shuttle at door. Winter $155/ night, Summer $100/night, Plus $80 cleaning fee and City Bed Tax. Brian & Karen Salvage LAFD Retired (805) 499-7752. MAMMoTH lAKEs - One bedroom, extremely charming wildflower condo. Full amenities, close to shuttle. Antiques, art, satellite TV, fireplace. Sleeps 4. Winter $110, Summer $85 plus cleaning fees. Call (818) 371-6722 Email: shakesong@aol.com MAMMoTH sKI & RACQUET: Southwestern decor. Sleeps 4. King bed. Full Kitchen, TV, VCR, DVD. Garage parking. 5 min walk to Canyon Lodge. Winter $155/ nite, $175 Fri, Sat, & Holidays; Summer $100/nite. 2 nite min. addl nites less. Jeff & Lisa Moir. LAFD Air Ops (661) 254-5788 MAMMoTH CoNDo Wildflower, 1 bedroom sleeps 4, king bed and queen sofa bed. Fully furnished, fireplace, dishwasher, stereo, TV/ DVD, phone, spa, sauna, pool and tennis court. Linens and cleaning fee. On shuttle route. Winter rate $100/night, summer rate $70/ night. Mike Greenup (805) 5838239 or cell (805) 338-9955. MAMMoTH sKI & RACQUET: Walk to Canyon Lodge. Studio loft

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sleeps 4. Queen beds, full kitchen, 2 baths, garage parking, TV, VCR, DVD. Winter Sun-Thurs $100.nite; Fri & Sat $115/nite plus cleaning fee $100. Non smoking complex. Joel Parker, LAFD retired. email: cat25sailor@juno.com or (213) 399-6534. MAMMoTH. sKI IN - sKI oUT at lift 15, 2 bedroom including master suite, 2 bath condo. TV/ DVD in living room. Good sound system. Gym, spa, fireplace, very roomy, underground parking, tennis courts, pools, and outside BBQ area. (310) 476-4784. Email: barbarawinters@yahoo.com or visit website: www.mammothrental.com MAUI BEACH FRoNT CoNDo oN NAPIlI BAy - 50 from water. Studios and 1 bdrm. Luxury furnishings + full kitchen. All the amenities! Mauis best snorkeling/beach. All island activities & Kapalua within 4 minutes. 5-day minimum, from $135 per night (regularly $310 night). Call Sherrie or Bill for info/reservations (805) 530-0007 or (800) 889-8641 tollfree or email: pmimaui@aol.com or visit: www.napilibaymaui.com MAUI CoNDo 1 AND 2 BEDRooMs. Centrally located on beautiful Maalaea Bay. Excellent swimming and snorkeling; white sandy beach. Minutes from golf, tennis, fishing, shopping, airport and resort areas. Marsha Smith or Jeanne McJannet. Toll free (800) 367-6084. www.maalaeabay.com MAUIs MosT BEAUTIFUl BEACH - Napili Bay. Beautiful furnished condo with kitchen and daily maid service. 15% discount off already lowest prices in the area. Don Sprenger (949) 5485659 or (800) 336-2185. NICARAGUA sURF CoNDo Enjoy UNREAL surf in a FRIENDLY SAFE COUNTRY. Golf a new course and hang out by the pool. Walking distance to beach. 3 bedroom 2 bath. See for yourself at: nicasurfnturf.com. Contact Chris Hart (714) 742-3325 or email: Chrismhart22@verizon.net oXNARD CA - sIlVER sTRAND BEACH - Beach house vacation rental. 3 story, fully furnished 3br/2ba main house+1br/1ba guest house, sleeps 8-12. Linens included, wireless internet, cable tv/dvd, washer/dryer, bbq, pingpong, bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, large decks, and views. 1 small block to beach. (805) 2417221 www.BeachHouseOxnard.com www.VRBO.com/111325 PAlM DEsERT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Fully furnished. All new.

Direct TV and WiFi all bedrooms. Private patio with BBQ. Private 60 unit complex with 2 pools, 2 jaccuzzis, 2 tennis courts. Near College of the Desert. One level. (310) 418-1577. PGA WEsT (lA QUINTA) TPC sTADIUM GolF CoURsE CoNDo. Luxurious 3+2 lake front condo on the 11th green of the world famous Stadium Course. Gated, community pool & spa, 4 TVs/cable/dvd, washer/dryer, BBQ, garage, no smoking or pets please. $150/night w/6 night min. + cleaning. Seasonal/extended stay discounts. Buzz - LAFD (949) 3227979 PGAWestVacation.com RANCHo MIRAGE 2-2, gated complex, double garage, tennis, pools, spa, bikes, cable tv/vcr, microwave, bbq, washer/dryer, decorator furnished. Close to golf, restaurants, and shops. $90/night. Margo Idol (805) 498-1513 or Ruth (805) 498-4616. RosARITo BEACH Cottage. Charming 2 br./2 ba beach cottage (not a condo) located in the Quinta Del Mar project approximately 25 miles south of San Diego. 24-hour security, lg. patio w/ocean view, bbq, fireplace, cable TV, microwave, 3 pools, jacuzzi, tennis, horses, 2 rest. (music and dancing), ride the waves, off-track betting, golf nearby. 2-day min, $95 day. Midweek/weekly rates available. Photos and info @ Lockhart (619) 429-4060. choice1.com/ rosaritobeachcottage.htm sAN ClEMENTE BEACH HoUsE - Two bedroom fully furnished private home. Sleeps 6 laundry, wireless internet, tv/dvd, movie channels. Enough off street parking for 4 SUVs, large enclosed backyard, 3 minute walk to pier. 5 minute walk to downtown, pet friendly. David Laub, LACOFD (949) 306-5532 or dlaub@aol. com or vrbo.com/93330 sAN ClEMENTE BEACH. This stylish 1 bedroom/1bath rental is only 200 yards from the beach and a 10-minute walk to the pier or downtown. The unit is beautifully decorated and has all the comforts of home. Includes large plasma in living room and smaller TV in bedroom. See more info and photos @ VRBO.com/344173. Rates: Oct - Apr $150/night (2 night min.) weekly $850. May - Sept $200/ night (2 night min.) weekly $1150. Non refundable cleaning fee $100. Call Ron or Kathy (949) 831-7693 or email klm318@cox.net sKI-IN/oUT 2 bEDROOM, 2 bath across from Eagle express chairlift (CHAIR 15). Has TV in Living room and Bedroom, very spacious unit, fireplace, dining

area, Gym, spa includes jacuzzi & sauna. Exterior of complex totally refurbished. Underground parking. www.mammothrental.com. (310) 476-4784. sKI THE GREATEsT sNoW oN EARTH In Park City, Utah and avoid the 5 hour grueling drive to Mammoth. 2 bedroom/2 bath. Tri-level townhome. Located a short drive to three world-class ski resorts. (Deer Valley, PC Mountain Resort, The Canyons) $1100/week - $1600/ Holiday. Call Ron (310) 415-6788 soUTH lAKE TAHoE Romantic Chalet Family getaway. 3 bed/2 bath plus loft. Sleeps 810. Cable TV, washer/dryer, microwave, woodburning stove. 7 minutes to casinos and Heavenly. Located in Tahoe Paradise. Call Shawn or Rose Agnew at (661) 250-9907 or (661) 476-6288. VACATIoN RENTAl - So Lake Tahoe, 3 Bd 2 Ba home with all amenities. Close to Lake, Casinos and Ski Slopes $650 wk or $130 nt $100 Cleaning. www. SLTgetaway.com. Call Cal or Linda @ 805 584-2718 or email LSchlotzhauer@gmail.com

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