Official monthly publication of the Los Angeles Fire Department, owned and operated by the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association including the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund.
Official monthly publication of the Los Angeles Fire Department, owned and operated by the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association including the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund.
Official monthly publication of the Los Angeles Fire Department, owned and operated by the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association including the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund.
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February 2013 3 32 On the cover: Gas Main Break, Van Nuys Photo by Juan Guerra, juanguerra.smugmug.com Hang 10 For CHarity Firefghters and their families hit the waves at San Onofre for the annual Ray Mayo Longboard Classic and raise money for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. . . . . . . . . 07 Spreading Holiday CHeer The LAFD Toy Program had a banner year this past holiday season more than 125,000 toys were donated. The success of the program each year can be attributed to the hard work from all of the wonderful volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 department in aCtion LAFD members responded to a variety of incidents in December in- cluding a structure fre in a large commercial occupancy, a swift water rescue on the Los Angeles River, and the rescue of a despondent youth threatening to jump from a freeway overpass. . . . . . . . . 31 Pres dents Message ................................................................................05 Batta on News ..........................................................................................11 Los Ange es Ret red F re and Po ce Assoc at on JOIN THE HEALTH SUBSIDY LAWSUIT ................................................................24 Ret red Guys .............................................................................................25 Ret rement D nner Announcements ..........................................................27 Together Aga n REMEMBERING A GREAT GRANDFATHER AND GREAT FIREMAN .............................28 LAFD Handba 2012 FALL SINGLES TOURNAMENT ...............................................................35 Ma box .....................................................................................................36 F refghters for Chr st MEMBERS ASSIST WITH RELIEF FROM HURRICANE SANDY .................................38 Memor a s .................................................................................................40 Team Search Methods by John Mttendorf ................................................41 Drop Dec s on Charts ................................................................................42 Stat on Fr dge ...........................................................................................45 Do ars & Sense AVOIDING A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY .......................................................49 LAFD-HSH story 127 years of service ........................................................................51 Mnutes of the Board of Trustees ..............................................................54 C ass feds ................................................................................................57 Ta board ...................................................................................................61 Vol. lXXXIX FEBRUARY 2013 No. 07 FeatureS cONteNtS COPYR GHT 2013 Los Angeles iremen s Relie Association No material may be reproduced without written permission o the publisher Notice: Production o The Firemen s Grapevine magazine is very expensive, and while your dues serve to underwrite a portion o the magazine s costs, the bulk o unding comes rom advertisers Many businesses advertise in the Grapevine his does not mean that LA RA endorses these advertisers Use o a Grapevine advertiser is at the risk o the member you are interested in any o the advertisements, we urge you to use any and all means at your disposal to investigate them Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/fremensgrapevine 4 February 2013 Pa d Advert sements: $38.75 per Shield Plus UPS FIREMENS GRAPEVINE owned and published by the Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association 815 Colorado Blvd, 4th Floor, los angeles Ca 90041 EdItoRIAL StAFF dave Wagner Editor..........................................................ed tor@afra.org Juan-Carlos Snchez Project Coordinator................jcsanchez@afra.org Eric Santiago Creative Editor.....................................esant ago@afra.org david Vienna Web/Social Media Editor...........................dv enna@afra.org display Advertising....................................(323) 259-5200 ext. 231, 232, 260 PSos Matt Spence Brian HuMpHrey erik Scott CoNtRIbutING WRItERS Mike MaStro Frank Borden Marc eckStein M d JoHn MittendorF MicHael SteFano Monte egHerMan Jody HouSer PHotoGRAPHERS david Blaire doc deMulle keitH culloM roB curtiS Harry garvin Juan guerra Brian HaiMer gavin kauFMan ryan ling rick Mcclure Mike MeadowS lloyd payne JeFF ZiMMerMan yvonne griFFin laura licHter LoS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSoCIAtIoN John JaCoBsen .........................................................preS dent Juan alBarran .................................................vce-preS dent andrew KulJis ........................................................Secretary boARd oF tRuStEES Barry HedBerg cHr S Hart cHr S St ne cra g wH te dav d lowe dav d ort Z dav d peterS doak SM tH Frank HernandeZ gene BednarcH k JaMeS e. coBurn JeFF cawdrey kurt StaBel Mark akaHoSH Mke overHolSer rck god neZ roBert Ste nBacHer Steve tuFtS Steven doManSk t M larSon CHAPLAINS greg w. giBson...............Sr. cHapla n danny leon...........................cHapla n george a. negrete...............cHapla n aquil F. 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Annual $24 Subscription included with Association mem ber ship Non-members $36. Single issues $3 postpaid. Back issues $6 postpaid. Pe ri od i cals post age paid at Los Angeles, CA and at additional mailing offce. POST MAS TER Send ad dress changes to tHE FIREMENS GRAPE VINE Magazine, P.O. BOX 41903, Los An ge les, CA 90041. Printed by Collective Color, Los Angeles CA. For Clas si fed and Display Ad ver tis ing rates please call (323) 259-5200, ext. 231, 232 or 260. All editorial matter must be received by the Editor eight weeks prior to the month of pub li ca tion. The opin ions ex pressed here in are those of the writ ers and do not nec es sar i ly refect the offcial views of the Los An ge les City Fire De part ment or the Los An ge les Firemens Relief Association. February 2013 5 By John Jacobsen T he second month of the year has a unique feel to it, slightly dif- ferent than the other eleven. Many of us are struck with the over- whelming realization that the holidays probably were the cause of our expanded waistlines, diminished checking accounts and a slap of reality that another year has slipped by. Those New Years resolutions are starting to slide a couple of notches down the priority list and pretty soon a good sum of them will be forgotten. Those of you who are able to stay committed, my hat is off to you. Those of us who have already caved . . . theses always next year. I wanted to take the time to thank our membership at large. The concern for each other demonstrated routinely is something that is not readily found outside of the fre service. Many of you have gone out of your way to help one another. It might be that you attended a work party or that you simply reached out with a phone call to see how a sick or injured comrade was doing. Some of you have taken on the responsi- bility of doing fundraising on our behalf. The Relief is run by our people for our people and that certainly includes all of you who volunteer your time and efforts. The Relief Association will always strive to do the best we can for our members. While we cant necessarily be everything to everyone, it is our intent to continue to provide for the long haul needs of our people. Without your help and involvement we wouldnt be where we are today. We are putting together a LAFRA reunion coming up May 29th-June 2nd in Temecula. The save the date fyer is in this months Grapevine with preliminary information - and we will be sure to update and elaborate on it as it nears. We hope the location, activities and cama- raderie will draw interest in both our retirees and our active frefghters. We hope to have representatives from all the service organizations and vendors to answer any questions you might have or would like to chat about. I would like to recognize the Grass Valley group of our mem- bers that tirelessly put on their event for so many years. Grass Valley was the originator of a gathering of this type and is what inspires us to try and produce a similar type of function. If you looked at the map in relation to where our membership resides, it would more than likely give you a headache. We are quite spread out geographically and that is in reference only to those of us that reside in California, let alone the other remaining states. So Temecula and the Pechanga Resort it is for 2013 and lets see how it goes. The Affordable Healthcare Act has been a gigantic source of controversy and confusion since its appearance. One portion of the Act provides for Health Exchanges to be developed at the state level. Health Exchanges are not themselves insurers, but essentially determine the insurance companies that are allowed to participate in them. Compa- nies put in bids or requests to be included for the possibility of selling insurance on these exchanges. California is one of the seven states to have received conditional federal approval for its exchange plan. All the way back in August 2011, HHS (Health and Human Services) awarded California more than $38 million to begin work on its health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act. Flash forward to 2013, and the exchange already has cleared the sale of certain health plans and adopted a new name: Covered California. It even has a logo. I bring this up merely because the questions will continue to arise around all aspects of this new program. Anything we can do to keep ourselves educated about the Affordable Care Act is to our beneft. Our LAFRA plans and those offered to our membership will continue to operate as they have and are not a part of this exchange. The plans that are offered to both active and retired employees that are eligible for an employee subsidy (this is a key point) need to be approved. For those of our friends or family that dont currently have insurance, or individu- als with a pre-existing condition that couldnt be insured elsewhere, the exchange may be helpful. As with any and all of this . . . we will have to wait and see. Respectfully, John E. Jacobsen president@lafra.org (323)259-5200 Scholarship applications available online February 1 Completed application deadline April 15 Application evaluation and testing Mid-May Winners announced By July 1 The LAFRA Scholarship Schedule is as follows:
ese include: Te Leo K. Najarian Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 Te Bill Goss Scholarship of $2,500 Relief Scholarship awards of $2,500 Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 Download application at www.lafra.org/scholarship-application Each year your Relief Association awards college scholarships to the children of deserving members. S CHOL A R S HI P S e scholarship application must be lled out in its entirety and is ONLY available from our website. Deadline for submission must be in the LAFRA oce by Monday, April 15, 2013. No post-dated mail will be accepted. Questions? Email: scholarship@lafra.org February 2013 7 W hen firefighters and their families hit the waves during the Ray Mayo Longboard Classic, they hang 10 for charity. Or- ganizer and LAFD Firefighter III Ray Mayo sees the event as a fun, low-key way to raise money for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. The late Juan Ojeda, a friend of Rays and fellow LAFD mem- ber, started the event just by doing what he liked to do. Ray said, We used to go surfng every day off. Two decades later, the annual event brings active frefghters and retirees to San Onofres Old Man beach, south of San Clemente, California. (The location is a favorite of Ray and the other organizers thanks to its perfect surfng conditions.) Relief Trustee Barry Hedberg goes every year to enjoy the day and man the grill. The relaxed vibe and camaraderie keep him coming back. The whole thing is very well done, he said, and Ray and his wife [Lorraine] are so genuine. Retired LAFD Captain II Joe Teijeira has also attended every year and he doesnt even hit the water. You dont have to surf, he said, just come out to the barbecue. Its all about brotherhood and sisterhood. Its turned out to be a huge gathering. Camaraderie isnt the only reason to go, however. He said, They do so much for the Widows & Orphans. There are no contests and no prizesjust food (prepared by Fire Station 64), fun, music and surfng. Ray enlists the help of his LAFD surfng buddies to put the event together: Paul Reyes, Dave Jaureguy, Wes Schroeder, Garret Lew, Wild Bill James, Keith Kenoi, Dave Zar and Jim Tsarofski. Sponsors kick in funds and raffe prizes, and people simply pay an entry fee, part of which goes to Widows & Orphans. How they then spend the time is up to each attendee. And the only rule seems to be: Have a good time. Every Mayo Classic we have about 15 guitar and ukulele players, Ray said. This year, we had just a few, but they stayed until the rangers kicked them out. And thanks to the efforts of Ray and the rest of the people who solicit sponsors for raffe items and other necessities, theres always something new to experience. Though the event took a hiatus last year, Rays ready to bring it to the next level with new sponsors and some other crowd-pleasing tweaks. There might be a few surprises, Ray said with a smile when discussing the 2013 classic. Hes confdent the Ray Mayo Longboard Classic will only continue to attract more surfers and beach addicts from the ranks of the LAFD. With a wink, he said, The Classic is still the fre services largest board meeting.
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H ow do you Stuff-A-Bus? Bring out one news reporter and dress him as an elf, gather a couple dozen LAFD cadets, take over a corner of the Topanga Plaza parking lot . . . and dont forget to commandeer as many MTA buses as you can get your hands on. Thats exactly what happened when Angelenos came out bright and early to help ABC7s resident elf Garth Kemp Stuff-A-Bus(es) full of toys on December 14, 2012. Last year the event saw five buses stuffed full of toys, but this year a record 7 1/2 buses were filled. In fact, the LAFD Toy Program as a whole had a banner year. The previous record was 113,000 toys collected this past holiday sea- son more than 125,000 toys were donated. And for the record, the most toys collected at any frehouse was at 105s. The Friday after Thanksgiving offcially marks the opening of the LAFD Toy Program, which runs for six weeks. LA City is the lead agency for all of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Even toys donated through sites set up by ABC7 are fltered through Toy Central, the drill foor at Frank Hotchkin Memo- rial Training Center. According to Program Coordinator Mike Marquez, The ca- dets are the ones that make this thing work. Some of them are here for hundreds of hours each. They come from Posts 27, 94, Crew 3, 12, and 64, just to name a few. Every toy that comes through Toy Central must be counted, sorted, allocated and distributed. Its a huge warehouse type operation with very intricate logistics. After the cadets sort the toys, they are al- located to more than 700 certifed charitable organizations. The toys are transported to the closest fre station to the requesting organization for distribution by the frefghters there. Getting the toys from the fre stations to Toy Central always proves to be a great challenge, but Marquez says that there is more sup- port from the feld each year. This year we borrowed 13 vehicles, plug buggies and vans, from stations and other units. We got them from the CLOs offce on down to Fire Stations 43 and 5s. The success of the program each year can be attributed to all of the hard work from all of the wonderful volunteers, as well as the media partnerships. KABC TVs Spark of Love campaign is an invaluable resource for getting the word out to the community. Lets hope everyone out there had as great a holiday season as the LAFD Toy Program and is enjoying a very Happy New Year! 10 February 2013 Pa d Advert sement
the views expressed by the battalion News writers do Not necessarily refect those of the Firemens Relief Association The Second Annual Battalion One Christmas Party was held on the 32nd foor penthouse of the AT&T building downtown. All eight fre stations in the battalion were represented. In total, there were 240 attendees, quite a jump from last years attendance of 115. Retired frefghters and their spouses ac- counted for about two dozen of the partygoers. The swanky location is all thanks to a long-standing relationship between Fire Station 10 and the AT&T management. Sev- eral decades ago, when the building was still known as the Occidental Building, Fire Sta- tion 10 put out a fre in a memorable incident that some frefghters say led to the LAFD developing its current standards for dealing with high-rise fres. Those who attended the party paid a fat entrance fee which covered the cost of the event, with the excess going to the Wid- ows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund. Considering that attendees received a catered dinner, had access to an open bar for eight hours, enjoyed a DJ and dancing, and had free parking, it was a great value even before one takes into consideration that they were raising money for a worthwhile cause. Instrumental in the success of the event were Frank Cornejo (Fire Station 2), Sean Kinkor (Fire Station 3), Todd Gravitt (Fire Station 4), Chase Coleman (Fire Station 9), Billy Wenger (Fire Station 10), Jason Shickle (Fire Station 14), Doug Weber (Fire Station 17), Tom Valdespino (Fire Station 25), Lisa Garcia & Lisa Willis (Decorations). Greetings and Happy Groundhog Day from the sinners and the saints of the Second Battalion. Let me start with the new additions to our beloved battalion. Engineer Micah Mill- man (try saying that fve times real fast) leaves 62s to call the Double Nickel home and A/O Paul Gilbrook says goodbye to his chances of stardom in Hollywood to drive Truck 50 on the B. Remember . . . we start off liking you, youll have to do something to change that. Speaking of reminders, if you dont want any pictures of the apparatus wall you touched up without telling anyone and the diamond plate you used as a scraper to wind up in the Grapevine youll stop studying for captain long enough to buy cream for the crew, which will also assure my silence. Ask anyone . . . Im not a nice guy by nature. On the other side of the coin a sincere thank you to Chief Rudy Hill for buying lunch for the Lincoln Heights Light Force for putting on the Battalion Swift Water Drill. Unexpected acts of kindness come from the heart Before I tell this months story, congratulations to all those who will be able to check the retired box this month. There are ffty one of you by my count, and among them is Capt. Dave Wagner, illustrious editor of this very publication. Dave, I hope you make good on your threat to continue in your position on the Grapevine and Ill try to avoid biting remarks like the plague. Thanks for all of the editing that you were forced to do to make a lot of my stuff printable and still keep the integrity of the article intact . . . more or less. Live long and prosper. This brings me to all the rest who have earned the right to check retired on all future employment questionnaires. Good luck to the one A/C, four B/Cs, seven CIIs, FIF- TEEN CIs, four Inspectors, fve Engineers, three A/Os and twelve FFIIIs. With all of the projected vacancies Im concerned about the lack of a sense of urgency on the part of those who make the staffng decisions. This month I have a Christmas tale to tell, from this past Christmas as a matter of fact. One week before December 25th, an attic fre is quickly extinguished by the Heroes of Highland Park. In spite of their best efforts, the damage to the structure resulted in a mother and her four children being displaced Heroes of Highland Park save Christmas 12 February 2013 and all hopes of a Merry Christmas seemed lost. As luck would have it though, Santa had pressed Truck 12 into service the week prior for the local Christmas parade. Two true believers had seen Santa riding atop the hook and ladder and decided to send their written requests to the fre station instead of the North Pole. The return address on the letter to Santa seemed oddly familiar to Capt Tony Navarro. A quick search of the front offce confrms his suspicions that the return address is the same as the structure fre address. The subject of the letter is simple and heartfelt. The older brother and sister ask only that their younger coun- terparts have some gifts to open on Christmas morning. Armed with the request, Santa springs into action. A call is made to FF Mike Marquez at Toy Central and Mike has the elves shift into high gear. As news travels up the chain of command, Chief Gene Bednar- chik, a Highland Park alumnus gets involved. The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Division of the LAPD are anxious to help. The CLO, Capt. Jamie Moore brings the incident to the attention of Fire Chief Brian Cummings who makes sure Santa is not hindered by the wrong kind of red tape. Im told everyone got what they wanted for Christmas when the family came to the station for a personal tour. It gives me hope for the future. the weakest link Send your version of the truth to: battalion7news@yahoo.com FF Johnathan Theodore, the rest of light Force one, Engine 56 and Rescue one perform rapid patient extrication . Sometimes more than the door has to go to provide proper c spine.
Well, I hope everyone had a Happy New Year! I hear that some guys or girls might not be too happy with whats being written here, so if thats the case, send me the stuff you want to read about so I dont have to make stuff up! How about that Curt Forrest Gump Leddy over at 56s? Just doing his job as the engineer, he takes the rig over to the shops to have the front bumper replaced. They take the old bumper off but cant seem to make the new bumper ft without drilling some new holes. Of course they dont have time to fnish it that day, so Curt is told hell have to leave the rig and change over. Maybe not! Before Curt is done with them, the old bumper is back on and he is invited to never return to the shops. Lets hope the next guy that takes the engine down has better luck than Curt. Starting this month I would like to give kudos to the guys and girls that serve our great country! This month it goes out to Fire- fghter Richard Perron from Fire Station 56-B. Richard told me, I appreciate the thought but I am only one of many military members. If this becomes an article I hope some if not most of the article should be focused on the members currently serving our country today. Active military members are the true heroes, they leave their families and friends behind for months at times, travel around the world to serve our nation. It was my honor to serve alongside them for so many years. The biggest thing you can do for any service member is to stop them when you see them at airport, bus station, etc. and thank them for their service. Richard joined the Marine Corps in December 1987. Upon completion of Recruit Training at Paris Island, he reported to the Infantry Training School at Camp Lejeune for training as a rifeman. Next he attended Security Force School and was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Adak, AK. During the tour he held the billets of sentry and corporal of the guard as a lance corporal. Later, with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines, he was selected Marine of the Quarter and meritoriously promoted to corporal and selected for meri- torious promotion to sergeant. While with the 2/9, he participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia and Operation Desert Storm, hold- ing the billets of rifeman to platoon sergeant. In 1994 he was transferred to San Diego and held the billets of Drill Instructor, Water Survival Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor. On completion of a successful tour he was reassigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines where he was selected Noncommissioned Offcer of the Year for 1997 and received the Sergeant Major Molinar Leadership Award. There he participated in Operation Southern Watch, Sud- den Storm, Desert Fox and Anvil I & II and held the billets of squad leader, platoon sergeant, platoon commander, and assistant operations chief. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant and later received orders to the Staff Noncommissioned Offcers Acad- emy, Camp Pendleton, to assume the duties as Instructor/Advisor with the Sergeants Course, where he was selected Instructor of the Year. Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant, he reported to Amphibious Raid Branch, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacifc and assumed the duties of the Staff NCO in Charge of the Amphibious Raid Branch. He then promoted to Master Sergeant and reported to I Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element. Dur- ing this tour he assumed the duties of Current Operation Chief in support of Operation Iraq Freedom, and Future Operations Chief at Camp Pendleton, CA. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two stars, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal with fve stars. Richard retired from the Corps in 2008 and joined the LAFD later that year. And what a great asset he has been to this depart- ment! On that note, keep your eyes and ears open and send me some stuff. Batt5news@gmail.com Richard and Sandy Richard walks softly and carries a big sword Engine 76 members treat three people injured when their car was struck head-on on December 8, 2012. Photo by Rick McClure, EPN 14 February 2013 lAFD boats and helicopters responded to a man who jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge into the main channel on August 19, 2012. Photos by Chris Conkle
For your Getting Started Kit contact Marlene Casillas, Development & Marketing Director, at (323) 259-5217 or email C A or Five Key Steps: Pic a p anner Word-of-mouth references are a good place to start, but you should always take time to research credentials, experience, on-going education levels and select the Estate Planning professional that best suits your needs. When comparing costs make sure you know all the documents included and services provided so you compare apples to apples. Each planner may break it down dierently. 2 A s mble a am. Your estate planning professional can advise you about contacting a tax expert, an accountant and someone who can give you advice about charitable giving. Comp le documents Ask your attorney or other Estate Planning professional what you'll need to bring to the rst meeting. Its usually just a few simple documents and could include the deed(s) to your property, insurance policies, retirement accounts and a proper I.D. As fo g idance. When you meet with members of your team, describe your goals and ask about the best way to reach them. Cove a l he bases Understand the options when considering a will or trust, durable power of attorney, a living will, a health care power of attorney, trusts for your children, your charity and even yourself. Frank and Laura thought they had plenty of time to get an Estate Plan. But when Frank passed away unexpectedly, Laura realized they were not prepared. So the story goes like this - Truck 37 was recently out drilling, with the self- proclaimed worlds toughest truckie, when a taco truck pulls up nearby. The scent of grease and salt was strong enough to make it through the thick and bristled manly truckie-stache. The A/O and the captain - and his man-stache - look at each other, look at the taco truck, look at each other, back to the truck. Are you thinking what Im thinking? If youre thinking taco eating contest, then game on! The only obstacle between the worlds tough- est truckies and taco greatness was a little three foot railing and 15 feet of wet grass. The A/O hurtled over the railing like an Olympic athlete dreaming of gold and carnitas. The TFC and his stache (not ever to be out-done) went to hurdle the same three foot railing, slipped, and came crashing down on his up- per inner thigh. After catching his breath and looking around as though he had done it on purpose, making sure he was still super tough, he gathered his composure, brushed the stache and limped over to taco heaven - where he lost the contest! Should have looked at who he was eating against. The next morning, TFC Tom comes limping down the stairs to a very sympathetic crew. Cap, are you okay? Youre not looking so hot. Maybe you should go to the hospital After the guys forced him to go, he was admitted to the hospital for massive internal bleeding and spent the next few days in intensive care, receiving numerous blood transfusions from god knows who. All this happening days before Christmas, unfortu- nately missing a family cruise to Mexico and causing the other TFCs to be assign hired and to miss Christmas with their loved ones. Thankfully, Captain Tom and his stache are STILL resting well at home recovering from his trauma. At this time Captain Tom and his stache are taking all calls, get well soon cards, visitors and well wishers. So drop him a line and remind him (and his stache) of their fragility. This next story comes from 59s. Their Christmas gift this year was a reprieve from lawn duty. Seems that someone in the area needed their lawn equipment more than they did. If you see a lawnmower at the swap meet with a city ID tag on it, please keep your mouth shut. 59s is in no hurry to get it back. Could have happened anytime within the past 6-8 months depending on the growth in certain areas. Do the City and the residents that lost their home to imminent domain for the yard and classroom a favor and pay an extra buck a day for some professionals to come and lend a hand. Ministry of Misinformation Ninewriter@yahoo.com 16 February 2013 on November 24, 2012, Battalion 9 companies assisted Santa Monica Fire with a fre in a three story hillside dwelling at 933 Centinela Ave. Photos by Chris Conkle A politician is a person who can make waves, and then make you think that hes the only one who can save the ship. - Ivern Ball Happy New Year from Battalion 10. This month starts off with another farewell as Chief Hayden leaves the C shift for special duty. Well miss you chief, and thanks again for all the help and hard work. Coming into the C shift at 39s is Kevin Booth from 77s. Welcome Kevin, I hope you like loud country music and NASCAR. Finally we bid our last farewell to Captain Bill Sanchez who leaves the serenity of 83s for the action packed 98s. Good luck cap, well miss you. It has been brought to my atten- tion that there is a growing list of deadbeats foating around the battalion who still owe their crews a traditional dinner, be it a career milestone or promotional dinner. I have been getting a lot of requests to start calling these deadbeats by name, which I am very tempted to do. But the nice guy in me wins this month. I fgure Ill give these guys and/or gals another month or two to get their dinners together - then the list will come out. Until then, you know who you are, and you cant hide. Save yourselves the embarrassment and do the right thing. Has the dubious looking fellow shown in the photo above been visiting your station selling LAFD memorabilia and claim- ing 100% of the proceeds go to the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund? Well that is 100% true! 109s Fernando De Los Cobos didnt spend the weeks before Christ- mas out shopping like everyone else. Instead, he loaded up his old Camry with Fireman Cap Pieces and Centennial Belt Buckles that had been gathering dust deep in the bowels of the Relief Association storage rooms for decades. He visited frehouses throughout the city spreading cheer, and trading the cap pieces and belt buckles for donations. At last accounting Fernandos expeditions had brought in something just a few bucks shy of $10,000.00 for the WODFF. The old(er) guys up on the hill have thrown down the gauntlet. For the past few months they have been running stairs in the high rises down on the boulevard and hik- ing the hills surrounding the frehouse. Sure theyll be in great shape come brush season but this winter they think they can beat a team of young(er) members in a climb-to-the top challenge. Think your team from Downtown/ Hollywood/Southside are up to it? Give FS 109-C a call to accept the challenge! Would you buy a used car from this man? Training hard for any situation
Pa d Advert sements: Cohens Corner, Episode 2. On a sunny day in Van Nuys, not so long ago, E239 was sent over to 81s to cover for E81 while it went down to the shops. While going about their daily business, Captain Cohen decides that this would be a great time to undertake a very complex project on the apparatus foor. Captain Cohen soon fnds out that in order to complete this project he is going to need some screw drivers and wrenches, so he goes to the only logical place in the station to get screw driver and wrenches from - E239. And of course there is no need to tell the engineer on E239 that he took all the screw drivers off of his rig, right? Needless to say, he fnally fnishes his project hours later, well after E81 has returned home. Later that night, Captain Cohen sees RA39 on an EMS run and gives them the tools to give to the engineer along with promises of ice cream. Theyre still waiting for their ice cream! Keep the stories coming in, and feel free to send in any deadbeats. Stay tuned for more good stuff in next months article. Batt10writer@gmail.com Firefghters spray water on a nearby structure and trees after a gas line was severed by construction workers at 4400 Hayvenhurst Ave on December 11, 2012. Photo by Rick McClure 18 February 2013 Assisted by Battalion 11 members, the lAFD Underwater Search and Rescue Team located a drowning victim in the lake at MacArthur Park.
The members of Task Force 74 are happy it was only food-on-the-stove on Christmas Eve. Photo by Doc Demulle, The Foothills Paper one young adult male was killed when the vehicle he was a passenger in went out of control on rain soaked la Tuna Canyon Rd on December 1, 2012 Photo by Rick McClure, EPN Firefghters used the Jaws of life to extricate an adult female driver who was pinned in her vehicle after it was involved in a head-on collision on Arleta Avenue on December 6, 2012. Photos by Rick McClure, EPN Before he was hired to play the role of fre captain on the lAFD, Mike Taylor of 24-B played Conan the Barbarian on the Universal Studios Tour. Cartoon by Joe Magana, FS 83-A 20 February 2013 A man drove his car into a wall in the 8500 block of laurel Canyon Bl on December 9, 2012. Photos by Mike Meadows Greetings from the Battalion that never sleeps! Welcome to a New Year and hope- fully new resolutions that havent gone by the wayside already! For a year that was spent fnding out about Honey Boo-Boo, and for- tunately discovering that the Mayan calendar was as accurate as the data from our dispatch and on-scene times, I think Im looking for- ward to 2013. I know there were some memorable things about 2012: Facebook went public, there was an Olympics held in London, a Euro Cup held in Poland, and a guy named PSY doing a dance called Gangham Style that somehow became popular and went viral. We had Carmageddon II and a Space Shuttle driving through the streets of Los Angeles at 2 mph with seemingly every resource in the city assigned and standing by in case anything happened (spoiler alert: nothing happened). There was a man dressed in a space suit who sat in a metal box attached to a bunch of balloons that foated into space and then he jumped out of the metal box, free-falling back to planet Earth at speeds faster than resources respond- ing to a reported smoke when someone says loom up over the radio and it turns out to be a couch, mattress and some tires in an alley . . . and FS64 had a Grand Opening after being open for over 3 years . . . and fnally, congrats to Battalion 13s Carl Weideman for getting the dubious honor of Paramedic of the Year from Harbor-UCLA Hospital. Way to go Carl! Thank you for all your hard work and thank you for representing the LAFD, Battalion 13, and FS64 in a good light. Seems as if lately, the crazy Christmas theme is sweeping the southland. Theres the Ugly Christmas Sweater. You know, the decorated, ornamental beauties that your Mom, Grandma, Dad(????) wore/ wears that are ridiculously funny and some- how amazing. This has developed into Ugly Sweater parties, and I hear FS33 even had some members visit Disneylands exclusive Club 33 wearing some. FS57 took it a step further and sent out a Christmas card. No not just the normal one with a drawing or image of Santa or an Angel, but an actual picture of one of the shifts dressed in full attire, and Santa looking ever so jolly sitting atop the medical sleigh . . . although now Im concerned about the GVW rating of that sleigh. Nice work 57s and way to throw down the gauntlet. Game on and until next year! Well thats all Ive got. Seems as since it was just Christmas, everyone was on their best behavior so they wouldnt get on the naughty list . . . although I thinks its too late for some of you. Also, Christmas Tree/Rubbish season is now open, so get your wet water and garden hoses ready. Stay safe out there and remember: 2+2 makes sense, play nice, know your audience, get a cool nickname, fgure out which formula to use before the media gets ahold of it, you get out what you put in, FI-1, read the label, and if youre tired-sleep in! Take care of each other and lets have a GREAT year! Keep sending your stories to: wattsfre@gmail.com
The guys from Fire Station 78 lend a hand loading up donated toys for trans- port to Toy Central. A fag ceremony at FS 108 for Ronald Robey, an engineer who retired out of 108s in 1986. Firefghters from Battalion 14 handled a fre on Morella Ave when fames erupted in a Christmas tree. Photo by Juan Guerra, juanguerra.smugmug.com 22 February 2013 A 73-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man were cut out of their wrecked car following a crash in West Hills. The traffc collision was reported at 22437 Victory Blvd. at 7:31 p.m. on December 24, 2012 Photo by Juan Guerra, juanguerra.smugmug.com February 2013 23 Well, hello form the 18th hole. I just hope everybody is off to a great start to the New Year. Oh wait, the world didnt end in December. Remember the Mayan calendar said the world was going to end on 12/21/12.?Well it didnt and Im signed up across the board! Here in the 18th we just had bat- talion inspection on the C (we just had an- nual in October) and lets just say it was very strange. We stood inspection in full Brush Gear. Yep, thats right - full brush gear. Now what happens if you get a structure response and you gotta take all this stuff off and then get turnouts on? Delayed response? Wasnt the Fire Chief on TV defending the Department about delayed response? (He actually did a good job) Well it did happen. 34s is standing inspection in full brush gear with the B/C. How come Battalion didnt wear their brush gear? STRUCTURE . . . with that one word it set into motion a strange chain of events. First they (34s) had to get out of the brush gear and then into turnouts - clock is ticking. Battalion takes off. They have no water and hose - and no brush gear on. 34s gets geared up and heads to the reported fre, but as they leave, Battalion is coming back lights and siren. Did they get canceled? Did they forget something? Yes they did! An iPad was last seen doing a Frisbee imitation fying across the street because it was left on the bumper of the Engine 34. The happy ending is that 94s handled the fre out and the iPad was found. A little ice cream might have saved this from ending up in the Grapevine. There may be a lot of SOD in the battalion, but the guys and gals still have time to make babies. At 61s they welcomed a new arrival - Danny Gonzalez (61-A) and wife Bernadette brought their 2nd son into the world. Ezekiel Rey Gonzalez was born on 12/20/12, weighed 7lbs and was 21 inches. Both baby and mom are doing fne. More baby news outta 58-B. Shan- non Lombard and his wife Stephanie Michelle are proud 1st time parents to baby girl Nina Sophia Lombard born on August 3, 2012, weighing 6lbs, 12oz. At Fire Station 43-A, Engineer Nitin Kumar, with wife Arti, and kids Dev and Anjali welcome a new addition to their family, Krish Akshay Kumar, born November 10, 2012, weighing in at 8 lbs. 6oz, and 23inches. Well, its been an exciting month and we thank you for your stories and pictures. Please be safe out there . . . batt18news@yahoo.com Battalion 18 companies helped to extinguish a structure fre at 2256 Bagley Ave on December 20, 2012. Photo by Yvonne Griffn, EPN P a i d
A d v e r t i s e m e n t : 24 February 2013 T he Los Angeles Retired Fire and Police Association is made up of nearly 9900 active and retired members of the LAFD and LAPD. Retirees and active members with 20 or more years of service are eligible to join. Dues are just $5.00 per month. If you are in- terested in joining or wish to know more, go to www.larfpa.org or call (888) 288-5073. Your participation allows this organization to defend its members from attacks, like the example be- low: On July 12, 2012, the LARFPA fled a claim against the City of Los Angeles for changes made to the retiree health insurance beneft. Specifcally, our claim stated that the City adopted two ordinances which had the unconstitutional effect of eliminating the retir- ee medical premium subsidy, a vested contrac- tual retirement beneft promised to Claimants by the City under the terms of the retirement plan that existed prior to the passage of the Or- dinances. Now some of you may ask, Why should retirees care or get involved with chang- es made for current employees? It isnt their problem. Unfortunately, the fact is it is our problem. Current events reveal that the Citys attack on the retiree health subsidy beneft will affect retirees as much as it will affect active members. To back up this point, let me refer you to a letter dated October 22, 2012 from Mayor Villaraigosa to the City Council and forwarded to the CAO. The letter, entitled THE PATH TOWARDS FISCAL SUSTAIN- ABILITY, concludes on page 5 with a list of POTENTIAL ACTIONS TO ELIMINATE STRUCTURAL DEFICIT. The sixth item on this list is, Retiree Pensions Consider chang- es to automatic increases in post-employment benefts for existing retirees. The CAO has al- ready begun preparing a report and action plan to push forward on this and twelve other items included on the Mayors list. For many months the issue over the vesting of retiree health subsidy benefts has been stewing. The Mayors letter now makes it abundantly clear what the Citys long range game plan was and is. Step one was to go af- ter the retiree health subsidy beneft for those who are currently on active duty by FORC- ING those members to either pay an extra two percent into the Pension System or see their beneft permanently frozen at the July 1, 2011 level. Step two is to mount an attack on those of us who were retired or in DROP as of July 14, 2011 by denying that we have a vested right to the retiree health subsidy beneft and either reduce or freeze the health subsidy amount. Let me add to this the fact that the CAO has publicly taken the position that it is legal for the City to make changes in pension benefts unless and until someone takes the City to court and wins. In other words, to the CAO, the provisions of the City Charter and State Law are meaningless if the City chooses to ignore them. So to the question of why should the LARFPA get involved with this issue and pur- sue a legal claim, the answer is clear - Because we have to if we want any hope of preserving the pension benefts that we worked for and have been promised. There is no Santa Claus, Easter Bunny or Mighty Mouse who is on the way to save the day. If we have any hope of keeping our pension benefts as we know them, then we are going to have to take the City on by ourselves. Now that the Why question has been answered, let me bring you up to date with what has happened since July 12. Under the rules for fling claims against the City, the City Attorneys Offce had forty-fve (45) days to respond. As was to be expected, the City Attorney waited until the last day and denied our claim on August 27. Once the City denied our claim our administrative remedy was exhausted, and we had six months to bring a legal action against the City. On November1, 2012, our attorney fled suit against the City in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Ange- les. The fling is a petition for writ of mandate and complaint for promissory estoppel, restitu- tion, violations of the Los Angeles City Char- ter, injunctive relief, and declaratory relief. Let me point out for claritys sake that ours is one of three lawsuits you may hear or read about that has been fled against the City concerning retiree health insurance sub- sidy benefts. The Assistant City Attorneys Association has fled a suit somewhat similar to ours. However this suit involves a different pension system (LACERS, the civilian sys- tem), different ordinances and a different set of facts. The third suit was fled by the Los Angeles Police Protective League against the City. (UFLAC has since joined in this suit) This suit differs signifcantly from our suit. The League contends that a letter of agree- ment was reached between the League and the City that mandated that any police offcer who opted to pay the additional two percent in pen- sion contributions was guaranteed an annual increase in the retiree medical subsidy amount. The Leagues suit contends that this annual increase must be equal to either the assumed medical trend rate (medical infation rate) or seven percent, whichever is less. The City is on record as saying that the agreement does not mandate any such increase. The Citys position is that the maximum increase (without specifc City Council approval) can never exceed seven percent, but can be anything less, including no increase. (There also a dispute as to whether the retiree health subsidy amount could be re- duced.) The Leagues position is nobody would have agreed to a two percent increase in their pension contribution rate unless they were frst guaranteed an annual increase as a quid pro quo. Among the biggest differences be- tween our suit and the Leagues is we claim the Citys action in its entirety is illegal, whereas the Leagues suit does not challenge the Citys action in passing the above mentioned ordi- nances. Instead, the Leagues suit only chal- lenges the interpretation of what those who opted to pay the additional two percent are en- titled to in exchange for the added contribution. It does not deal with those who chose not to pay the additional two percent. As of the date of this article (January 8, 2013) we are waiting for the Court to give us a hearing date. L S G L T R 9 1928 I NC FIRE & POLICE ASSOCIATION, INC. LOS ANGELES RETIRED February 2013 25 I use to look forward to the required attendance at Department leadership classes because it was a great opportunity for me to catch up on my sleep, as were EMT classes. It especially made no sense for me to pay any attention to these leadership classes and their teachins because I knew I had a fle cabinet back at the station full of F-1104 Notices to Improve and Repri- mands. Why would I want to solve the problem at my level when I could simply hand out a piece of paper and move the problem up the chain of command? Show me an effcient, no nonsense captain and Ill show you a captain that can generate reams of reprimands. Let me tell you AN- OTHER true story to prove my point: While in charge of an engine company, I had the misfortune of havin an engineer that was uncooperative, grumpy and who consis- tently failed to follow my simplest instructions. Whether at an emergency incident or at the fre station, this member did what he wanted and ignored my wishes and commands. Naturally I gained the upper hand when he reported to me that he had completely redecorated the interior of his Department locker with past F1104s. Per- sonally, I believe the unpleasant station atmosphere started to improve because he was fearful of not knowin where to paste future repri- mands. Well, so much for peace and hap- piness. One day the friendly facade crumbled and this uncooperative member returned to the wild, so I had to once again slap him with a reprimand. However, this time he bowed his back and demanded an au- dience with the on-duty battalion com- mander. I told him in my best command voice, No way Jose, but after returnin from an incident, this sneaky engineer drove me and the entire engine com- pany to the battalion offce. Needless to say, I was hoppin mad but I kept my composure. Fortunately I remembered there was a police station directly across the street from the fre station, so upon our return to quarters, I simply walked across the street. Guess what I did? (Am I a genius or what?) I fled a kidnappin report against this individual. Im still in shock that the Department has never asked me to teach my controversial leadership skills to current Department mem- bers. Heck, I promised them Id stay awake for the entire lecture. COWBOY HUMOR A guy is drivin around the backwoods of Montana and sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty- style house: Talkin dog for sale. He rang the bell and the owner ap- peared and directed him to his backyard. So the guy went around back and saw a nice lookin Labrador Retriever. You talk? he asked. Yep, replied the Lab. After the guy recovered from the shock of hearin a dog talk, he said, So, whats your story? The Lab looked up and said, Well, I discovered I could talk when I was very young. I wanted to help the government, so I contacted the CIA. In no time at all they had me jettin from country to country, sittin in rooms with spies and world leaders because no one fgured a dog would be eavesdroppin. I was one of their most valuable spies, eight years runnin. But the jettin around really tired me out and I knew I wasnt gettin any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the air- port to do some undercover security, wanderin near suspicious characters and listenin in. I un- covered some incredible information and was awarded a batch of medals. But fnally I got married, had a mess of puppies and now Im retired. The guy was amazed. He went back in and asked the owner how much he wanted for the dog. Ten dollars, the guy said. Ten dollars? This dog is amazin. Why on earth are you sellin him so cheap? Because hes a liar. Hes never been out of the yard. KEEP SMILIN! AC choppedup@att.net
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PHIllIP WEIRETER, Firefghter III / Staff Assistant North Division A-Platoon FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013 The odyssey Restaurant 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills CA 91344 Social Hour: 6 00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM Dinner Buffet - $50 per person, including tax, tip & gift Call North Division - (818) 756-8638 MIKE BREHM, A/O, Fire Station 12 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 Ports oCall Berth 76 San Pedro CA Social Hour: 4:30 Dinner: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Chicken or Steak - $50 per person, including tax & gift Call Fire Station 12 Grapevine - (323) 256-9563 HENRY J. AMPARAN, Captain II, Fire Station 49 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2013 Fire Station 49 400 Yacht Street Berth 194 Wilmington CA 90744 Appe izers: 4:00 PM Dinner: 6 00 PM No cost Call Fire Station 49 - (310) 548-7549 or email: slaussie@juno.com RoGER DUKE, Captain I, Fire Station 98-A TUESDAY, MARCH 05, 2013 The odyssey Restaurant 15600 Odyssey Drive Granada Hills CA 91344 Social Hour: 6 00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM Dinner Buffet - $50 per person, including tax, tip & gift Email: steven.marquez@lacity.org or Call FS 98 - (818) 756-8698 RoGER CAMUNAS, Engineer, Fire Station 50-A FRIDAY, APRIl 26, 2013 Quiet Cannon - 901 N Via San Clemente, Montebello CA Social Hour (Appetizers): 6:30PM - Dinner: 7:30 PM Chicken Breast or NY Strip - $45 per person, includes tax, tip & gift Call FS 50-A for attendance and choice of entree - (213) 485-6250 Spouses are welcome! DAVE WAGNER, Captain I, Fire Station 109-C SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 old 27s Hollywood Museum 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Taco Bar/Beer/Wine - No cost Contact Info: Firemens Grapevine - (323) 259-5260 or email: jc@lafra.org or FS 109 - (310) 476-0272. RSVP by February 18th. All are invited! RoBERT BoB BARoCAS, Lead Paramedic, Rescue 60-B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 * The odyssey Restaurant 15600 Odyssey Drive Granada Hills CA 91344 Social Hour: 6:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM Buffet Style - $50 per person, including tax, tip & gift Call FS 60 - (818) 756-8660 * pleaSe note tHat date HaS been updated
JoHN l. PECEl, Captain II, Fire Station 15-B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013 Sportsmens lodge 12833 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks CA Social Hour: 6 00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM $50 per person - including food, tax, tip & gift Call Fire Station 15 Grapevine - (213) 745-8841 or (213) 485-6215 RICH HERNANDEZ, A/O, Fire Station 27-B FRIDAY, MARCH 08, 2013 lAFD Hollywood Museum old 27s - 1355 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028 Social Hour: 6:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM BBQ Dinner - $50 per person, including tax, tip & gift Call FS 27 - (213) 485-6227 THoMAS A. REYES, Captain I, Fire Station 70-C SATURDAY, MARCH 09, 2013 Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge CA 91326 Social Hour: 5:30 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Tri-Tip or Chicken Marsala - $50 per person, including tax, tip & gift Call FS 70 - (818) 756-7670 or email: lawrence jackson@lacity.org Dress code: Informal DEAN STIVASoN, Captain I, Fire Station 40-B SATURDAY, APRIl 13, 2013 San Pedro Elks lodge, #966 1748 Cumbre Drive, San Pedro CA 90732 Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 4 00 PM Buffet (Prime Rib & Salmon) - $35 per person, includes tax, tip & gift Call Fire Station 40 - (310) 548-7540 or Rachel at Harbor FPB (310) 732-4593 AlAN l. SCHATZ, Apparatus Operator, Rescue Maintenance C Platoon THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 Saddle Ranch Chop House - 100 Universal City Plaza, LA CA Social Hour: 6:00PM Dinner: 7:00 PM Buffet (Marinated Grilled Chicken or BBQ Baby Back Ribs) $50 per person, includes tax, tip & gift Call Rescue Maintenance - (213) 485-6121 or 6122. Attire: Hawaiian 28 February 2013 M y Grandfather, Allan A. Nelson, was the subject of an article that appeared in the April 2012 Grapevine entitled Lessons from my Grandfather. The article touched many of you and I received numerous phone calls and emails. The most important call I got, though, was from Grandpa himself. He told me, 27 years on the LAFD and I was never in the Grapevine. Today, I opened it up and I nearly fell out of my chair! I was so grateful that he got to see it. Grandpa read the article just one month before he passed away. On May 10, 2012 the Nelson and Curry family collectively celebrated the pass- ing of our Great Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father, Allan A. Nelson. It may seem strange to use the word celebrated but when you look at his remarkably long life, marriage, and retire- ment, celebrate is the only word that comes to mind. It gives us great peace knowing that Grandpa is once again together with his be- loved wife of 74 years, Zella Nelson. 97 years old: 74 years of marriage, 27 years working for the LAFD, 45 years re- tired . . . not too bad. In the article, I shared with you some lessons that I had learned from my Grandfather, but I failed to tell you about Grandpas life or how he had come to join the LAFD: Allan A. Nelson was born on Decem- ber 5, 1914 and raised in Denver. His father, my Great-Grandfather, Arthur C. Nelson, was a frefghter for the Denver Fire Department. Fireman Art Nelson was a stocky, tough man and by all accounts, he was one hell of a fre- fghter. Art worked at Fire Station 12, which housed Engine Company #12 and Truck Com- pany #5. (Grandpa would want you to know that both apparatus were 1923 Seagraves) Grandpa was extremely proud of his father and he was fascinated with the profes- sion of frefghting. He loved to hear stories of life in the frehouse and of his former job with the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad. Grandpas close relationship with his father inspired a life-long love affair for anything involving railroads or the fre department. He dreamed of following in his fathers footsteps by becoming a frefghter in Denver. Following relief on a cold and icy morning in February 1931, Fireman Art Nel- son and a couple of his fellow frefghters were heading home when they were involved in a ter- rible car accident. A milk truck had lost control at the top of a steep, icy hill and it slammed into the side of their car. The others suf- fered only minor injuries, but Art was thrown from the car and gravely injured. Being as tough as he was, Art hung on for a few days but eventually he succumbed to his injuries. My Great-Grandfather died at the age of 39. In those days, frefghters were considered on-duty until they arrived back at home, so Fireman Art Nelson was given a funeral for an on-duty death with full hon- ors. It was a huge funeral; it seemed that the entire City had come out to pay their respects for this brave, fallen frefghter. But amidst all of the pomp and circumstance, hidden in the crowds, stood his devastated 16-year-old son and his broken-hearted widow. Grandpa and his mother were on their own. In the months that followed, my Grandpa and his mother tried to make it on their own in Denver. But everywhere she looked she was reminded of the accident that had taken everything from her. She decided that the only solution was to leave Denver, leave Colorado, leave all of her grief behind and start anew in California. February 2013 29 A portion of fre-related jewelry profts donated to the Widows, Or phans and Disabled Firemens Fund. P a i d
A d v e r t i s e m e n t : At 16, Grandpa had become the man of the house. He had to leave his childhood friends, pack up all their be- longings, and drive to Califor- nia. Grandpa had to enroll in high school in Denver and in Los Angeles just to complete his education. He had to work several jobs to help his moth- er pay the bills. He installed ovens, drove trucks for the CCC, worked for the Den- ver and Salt Lake Railroad (just like his father); he even spent a brief period of time working in a slaughter- house. In May 1936, Grandpa was set up on a blind date by some of the neighborhood la- dies and he met the love of his life: Zella Marie Lowis. Zella had heard such good things about this young man that she broke a date with an- other boy so she could go out with Grandpa. Grandpa didnt have a lot of money for court- ing Zella, so they spent their nights free load- ing on the Casino Boats that were anchored off of Long Beach. For a nickel, you could catch a ride out to the boats and then you could eat, drink, and dance for free (if you pretended to gamble every now and then). After a short courtship, Grandma and Grandpa became husband and wife; a marriage that lasted 74 years. The last year and a half following the passing of Grandma represented the only time that they were apart. Grandma and Grandpa had three children; my uncle Art (Grandpa named him after his father), and the twins Karen and Ken. Grandpa never forgot his dream of following his fathers footsteps, and on Sep- tember 24, 1940, he joined the LAFD. He worked all over the City and spent many years working at 27s after promoting to engineer. Many of his stories involved 27s and fres he had fought in Hollywood. Right to the end, Grandpa still remembered his many mnemon- ics for the streets of Hollywood. Grandpa was the last surviving member of his rookie class. Grandpa was winding down his ca- reer by the time my father, Roger H. Curry Jr., joined the LAFD in 1963. Grandpa was assigned to Fire Station 103-A, which just so 97 years old: 74 years of marriage, 27 years working for the LAFD, 45 years retired . . . not too bad. happened to be my fathers frst house on probation. He took an instant liking to my father, thinking Roger might be a good match for his daughter, Karen L. Nelson, who was the reigning Miss Northridge. He told Roger that he had set up a BBQ at his home for all of the crew at 103-A. When Roger arrived he realized that he was the only one invited. That BBQ/Blind Date led to the marriage of my parents and to the birth of my brother Dan Curry, my sister Kathy Curry, and me. I look back at the tragedy of the death of my Great-Grandfather, Arthur C. Nelson. Had that terrible accident not occurred, had that milk truck not lost control on that icy hill, my Grandfather would have never left Denver, never met Zella, never joined the LAFD, nev- er introduced my parents, and my family line wouldnt exist. Isnt life amazing? On the weekend of October 6th, 2012 the Curry and Nelson families met in Mammoth Lakes to celebrate the lives of Al and Zella Nelson. We mixed their ashes togeth- er and spread them at their favorite fshing spot. Grandma and Grandpa will truly be together again. Thank you for all of the positive re- sponses to my original article. You honor my Grandfathers life every day you show up for work and leave your apparatus, your station, your district, and your Department better than you found it. You honor his life by loving your family and by remaining faithful to them. 30 February 2013
SWIFt Water reScue Los AngeLes RiveR Photos by Mike Meadows on december 23, 2012, people heard cries for help from the area of the LA River. the Glendale Fd responded and requested the LAFd Swift Water Rescue team. A full swift water assignment was assigned and it took close to an hour by both agencies to rescue a homeless man from a small island in the middle of the river.
Photos by Mike Meadows JuMPer noRth hoLLywood on december 28, 2012, task Force 89, EMS 14 and batt 14 responded to a jumper on Whitsett Ave over the 170 Freeway. they found a 16 year old, girl being held against the fence (the girl was on the freeway side and a passerby and the LAPd were on Whitsett) with arms wrapped around her, holding her from jumping. the CHP shut down the S/b lanes of the busy freeway and truck 89 spotted just to the north of the bridge. A frefghter was harnessed up and, hanging under the aerial, was lifted to a position just behind the fright- ened girl. talking softly to her, the frefghter gently har- nessed her to him and in about 40 minutes they were lifted to clear the fence and then lowered into the wait- ing arms of fellow frefghters.
Photos by Rick McClure-EPN, cOMMercIaL Structure FIre noRth hoLLywood It took 120 frefghters 1 hr and 20 minutes to control a blaze at 10817 Sherman Way in a one story commercial occupancy. the fre was caused by an electrical short to the breaker panel after a vehicle struck and sheared a power pole nearby then fed the scene. 34 February 2013 Pa d Advert sements: Direct diamond importer manufacturer of fine jewelry. Since 1983 Below retail price. Save 30% to 70% Showroom open to the public bridal Rings Co. 550 South Hill St. Suite 620. International Jewelry Center Los Angeles, CA 90013. 213-627-7620. (outside L.A. area 1-800-5-bRIdAL) Member of the Jewelers Board of Trade Better Business Bureau G A & Calif Jewelers Association Present this ad and recieve a free gift. LIVING TRUSTS
T he finals of the 2012 Fall Singles Handball Tournament was held on December 6, 2012, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. There were 134 entries in the tournament with awards in seven divi- sions. The C Masters Division was a new addition, and proved to be popular and very competitive. All participants in the tournament received a hinder blue dry-ft shirt and white shorts, and lunch was provided for participants and spectators at the fnals. John Libby (FS-3-B) continued his reign as the top player on the LAFD by defeating Chris The Giant Yokoyama (FS-92-B) in the A Division fnal. After a 10 minute break, he defeated Paul Croghan (FS-49-A) in the Masters Division fnal. Fire Station 66 was well represented in the B fnal, with Alex Garcia (FS-66-B) defeating Trevor Insley (FS-66-C). Both players were promoted to the A Division, based on their quality of play. Brett Klemme (FS-64-B) defeated Ryan Chance (FS-82-C) in the C Division, and Jim Como (FS-90-B) defeated Abraham Carretto (FS-2-A) in the C-Masters Division. The D Division was also an all Fire Station 66 fnal, with Travis Follmer (FS-66-A) defeating Nestor Rodriguez (FS-66-C). Even in retirement, Jesus Pasos continues to dominate the Golden Masters Division, by defeating Gary Maga (FS-69-C) in the f- nal. All champions and fnalists were awarded letterman jacket styled sweatshirts. The Royal Flush Doubles Handball Tournament in Las Vegas is scheduled for March 1-3. LAFD Handball normally has a strong turn- out for this tournament. Contact Roy Harvey at lafdhandball@yahoo.
LAFD Singles Handball Ladder: Name Assignment 1. John Libby (3-B) 2. Chris Yokoyama (92-B) 3. Tati Silveyra (69-C) 4. Eddie Marez (2-C) 5. Joe Castro (Batt. 5-C) 6. Ryan Carlos (92-A) 7. Frank Lima (UFLAC) 8. Bernie Ventura (9-C) 9. Paul Croghan (49-A) 10. Jeff Ambarian (87-C) 11. Gary Maga (69-C) 12. Jerry Puga (26-A) 13. Pete Xenios (49-B) 14. Mario Rueda (BES) 15. Chris Hart (26-C) 16. Johnathan Stevens (66-C) 17. Eric Mattson (3-B) 18. Juan Marez (2-C) 19. Jared Cooper (92-C) 20. Branden Silverman (71-B) 36 February 2013 Dear LAFRA Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund. Please accept this donation in memory of Gilbert L. Maga and Charles W. Porter, who both passed away on November 16th of this year. Charlie Porter was my frst captain as a rookie freman in the feld at Fire Station 14. I can remember watching a memorial parade for Martin Luther King Jr. (through the blinds of the front offce) and going to many small and some large fres during my few months rotation there. Gil Maga, I was never assigned with, but as I remember, he was an engineer at 15s when I was a young freman at 22s. I probably worked a trade or SOD day or two with him. If memory serves me, I went on a dirt bike ride with Gil and Bud Zink and some others up in the National Forest near Gorman. I was riding a Yamaha 250 and as we climbed up a steep Jeep trail my bike began suffering from the altitude. When we reached the top I knew that I needed to adjust the carburetor by dropping the needle a notch. Gil, ably assisted by Bud, attempted to help me. When I got the carburetor opened up and the tiny E clip off the needle, Bud faked dropping it in the pine duff which was probably 8 to 12 inches deep. Luckily Bud was faking it, but they all had a good laugh before continuing the ride. Another time I went on a water ski trip to Lake Mojave with my girlfriend (now my wife of 43 years). The others included Gil Maga, Bud Zink, Don Anthony and Glen Dinger. I had no idea at the time that I was with some of the true legends of the Department. I also worked a short time with Gils son Gary at Fire Station 10. I believe the last time I saw Gil was at the desert during a dirt bike ride and Gil was sitting around the campfre, probably suffering from cancer already, but still enjoying life and his family. Sincerely, Richard Watters, LAFD retired Agoura Hills, CA Send your letters & comments to the editor at: editor@lafra.org LA Firemens Relief Assn. Enclosed is a donation to the Widows and Orphans Fund in memory of my husband John Kemper and my son Lane Kemper. Thank you for all the good work you do. Sincerely, Beryl Kemper Deer Park, WA Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemens Fund: In loving memory of our dear cousin Gil Maga. You are our hero and we will truly miss you! Rest in peace dear one. Larry and Mary Rovarino Arcadia, CA Dear John: Please put this into the Widows and Orphans fund in memory of Gil Maga, a friend that was fun to be around, be with at fres, and watch play handball. Gil and I worked around and with each other in many different assignments and he made working a pleasure. Sincerely, John Adams Camarillo, CA Hello John, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The breakfast gang got together again and a good time was had by all. Collected $20 bucks from the guys to give to you. I want to thank you for placing the ad in the Grapevine about our get- together. Thanks for all you do. Happy motoring, Jim Gillum Newbury Park, CA Dear LAFRA: My Friend Bill Apperson He was once a dedicated person. A lifetime of dedication to others who he more than likely was a stranger. It cost him his life, loss of the use of his lungs, his back, his heart. His mental heart was true to those he loved and did not change with time. Make a special place, Lord, for he gave of himself without any
doubt whatsoever. Keep him safe and waiting for the time to come when we all meet again in a place thou has chosen for us all. He was a special person to all those who took the time to make friends and departed this earth without a whimper as he prepared himself for the end he knew was coming. Accept him, Lord, care for him, he is a very special man to those he left behind. MK. Sid Sidman P a i d
A d v e r t i s e m e n t : BEFORE IT STOPS YOU! STOP YOUR SNORING STOP YOUR SNORING STOP YOUR SNORING Dont let snoring ruin your relationship or a good nights sleep... DO YOU SNORE? ARE YOU OVERWEIGHT? DO YOU EVER WAKE UP TIRED? DO YOU EVER WAKE UP GASPING FOR AIR? If youre suffering from extreme fatigue & sleepiness during the day, your problem may be more than just snoring! Without realizing it, people with sleep apnea stop breathing many times during the night and deprive their bodies of necessary oxygen. Call (818) 995-1891 To schedule a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation/Screening BEFORE IT STOPS YOU! BEFORE IT STOPS YOU! Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition and recognized by most medical insurances. www.encinosleepapnea.com 38 bruar 0 3 S everal west coast members of Firefighters For Christ traveled to Ocean Grove, New Jersey to assist with relief efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Among them were three members of the LAFD: John White, Luis Carlos, and myself. Most of the team flew out, but a of couple guys drove the FFC tool trailer from Los Ange- les, and Pete Wright towed his John Deer tractor all the way from Ore- gon. His tractor and the FFC tool cache were put to good use on this trip. We spent our frst few nights camped out at St. Pauls Method- ist church where our sleeping bags came in handy. Each morning started off with a devotion led by different team members, a quick breakfast, and then it was off to work. Our frst few days were spent working in the Union Beach area of New Jersey. This was one of the hardest hit areas of Hurricane Sandy. Our work projects consisted of general debris removal, pumping out basements, removing hardwood foors, cleaning yards, and cutting down trees. Although the physical labor was a challenge at times, serving those with such need brought joy at the end of each long day. After a few days, we relocated to the United Methodist Church, Grove Hall. This was a larger facility normally used for church retreats. We and other volunteer organizations housed there greatly appreciated the hospitality of the United Methodist Church staff. From this base of operation we were sent to work in Point Pleasant /Bay Head, New Jersey (approximately 14 miles from Ocean Grove). We teamed up with other volunteer relief workers from a Calvary Chapel who had come all the way from the state of Washington. Although it was sad to see such devastation and destruction, there were also moments of humor. On one occasion, our team was given an address to assist in removing a hardwood foor. Well, we somehow ended up at the wrong address. We should have gone to 116 on this par- ticular street, but ended up going to 216. It was sort of like going to a hands-on ventilation drill and cutting up a building you thought was scheduled for demolition, but showing up (and cutting up) the wrong building. Fortunately, there was a contractor on scene doing similar work, and he wasnt about to turn away all this extra help. We had no idea this was the wrong address until later on when our team leader ar- rived to check on our progress. We actually ended up staying a bit longer, giving this contractor some much needed help, before moving on to do work at the correct address. The next day we took our tool trailer and tractor and headed for Staten Island, New York. We met with our contact there, Tony, who was in charge of coordinating teams for relief work in the community. Our team was split up and sent off to different work locations. At the end of the day we ended up at the same residence, removing storm damaged drywall and fooring. February 2013 39 We returned back to New Jersey after a rewarding day in New York with plans to relocate our base closer to this area of need. The following morning we packed our gear, said our fare- wells, and headed back to New York. This excursion would take us to Amityville, Long Island, where we met Pastor Claude Stauffer and were housed at Calvary Chapel of Hope, in Amityville. The pastor knew of a family in the area that could use some help removing a couple large trees on their property, one leaning against their neighbors house and the other in their rear yard. We were introduced to Bob and Sandy Ferrara, whose hospitality and kindness toward us was quite overwhelming. As we were working on tree removal, Sandy was busy in the kitchen baking a turkey, which was absolutely delicious! It is amazing how a simple work project and a fne meal can create such a close bond between other- wise strangers. We ended our day with prayer and invited them to church on Sunday. When they arrived at church that Sunday, they heard the gos- pel, simple and true, and each made a decision for Christ. Each FFC trip we try to assist other frefghters in need. Pastor Claude was able to connect us with a fellow frefghter named Duke. He works for the Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department in Island Park, and his house had signifcant water damage. Like most frefghters, he was a bit apprehensive to receive help at frst, but after a minute or two, he realized that our team could accomplish in a day what would take him weeks. We enjoyed our time working with Duke and he was so pleased with the results that at the end of the day he presented John White an old street corner fre alarm pull box. We spent additional days working with other volunteers doing tree removal, but eventually needed to pack up and return home. I would like to say thank you to all of the members who participated. When God puts a plan together and chooses people with integrity, character, and a few special gifts, nothing but fruition will prevail. Pa d Advert sement:
MEMBERS William W. KirKendall, Captain. Appointed november 01, 1948. retired on A service pension november 01, 1970 from fs 108. Passed away december 13, 2012. Willard C. KneCht Jr., FireFighter. Appointed April 20, 1963. retired on A disAbility pension July 13, 1981 from fs 107. Passed away december 15, 2012. duane n. thaCKeray, FireFighter. Appointed october 22, 1946. retired on A service pension April 01, 1977 from fs 80-c. Passed away december 19, 2012. William d. SimS, engineer. Appointed JAnuAry 12, 1944. retired on A service pension June 01, 1974 from fs 10-c. Passed away december 29, 2012. robert l. Wheeler, FireFighter ii. Appointed JAnuAry 29, 1959. retired on A disAbility pension July 08, 1981 from fs 19-c. Passed away January 01, 2013. JameS l. muShaney, FireFighter. Appointed JAnuAry 29, 1959. retired on A service pension July 03, 1991 from fs 46. Passed away January 02, 2013. hoWard l. Kelley, engineer. Appointed June 16, 1952. retired on A service pension July 01, 1977 from fs 102-c. Passed away January 05, 2013. FAMILY GeWynn m. taylor, spouse of GeorGe l. tAylor, Passed away december 11, 2012. betty buGbee, survivinG spouse of WillArd r. buGbee, Passed away december 19, 2012. Valerie C. iSozaKi, spouse of Kevin d. isozAKi, Passed away december 26, 2012. Catherine betWorth, spouse of donAld betsWorth, Passed away January 03, 2013. Viola m. hammerStrom, spouse of John e. hAmmerstrom, Passed away January 07, 2013. February 2013 41 A team search is based on the principle that the search team stays together and uses a search line as a reference point for safety. Although this configuration can be used in various types of occupancies, the focus is that the search team stays together as a team. This method is more advantageous in larger occupancies, particularly commercial occupan- cies where the floor plan can be challenging and numerous obstacles such as machinery, desks, and shelving can be encountered. The advantages of this type of search are that the team stays together, it conforms to the two-in/ two-out rule, works well in larger occupancies by allowing searchers to tag to the main line to search additional areas and maintain contact with the main line, and the search line provides a reference to the exit opening. The disadvan- tages are all members may be searching, in- cluding the team leader, and the only reference to the exterior is the search line which can be- come accidentally separated (although this has never been personally observed). To conduct a team search, lets as- sume a search team of two will enter the com- mercial structure in Figure 1. There is a door to the offce in the front of the building and a load- ing dock door in the rear. The fre is in the front portion of the building and it is known there is a person who is unaccounted for who was last seen in proximity to the area of the fre. A frst consideration is which door to use as an entry- exit point. Remember that when given a choice larger openings provide more light, better ven- tilation, and a larger portal for access-egress. Therefore the loading dock door is the better choice for the search team to enter the building. As illustrated, the search team would frst secure the search line to the exterior of the building/doorway (X), then enter the building and turn right to traverse along the rear wall. If obstacles are encountered, which is likely in a commercial building, two options are generally used - (1) search personnel traverse around the obstacles, allowing the search line to pay out behind them while moving towards the gen- eral direction of the target area, or (2) search personnel traverse around the obstacles, but at every change of direction, the search line is se- cured (Xs). If the search line is not secured as illustrated, it would be easy for the search team to pull the line taut while exiting which would take the search team along a different route which could hamper their exit. Although it will take additional time to secure the search line at each change of direction, a secure line will lead to the ex- terior of the building. To best use the search line, the last per- son on a search team secures the line to the exterior and is responsible to maintain contact with the lead searcher. The lead searcher is responsible for de- termining the direction of the search. An additional signif- cant consideration is the effort, time, and resources necessary to search commercial buildings that consist of a noteworthy size, foor plan, and/or confguration. In these cases, would it be accurate to admit that the search operation would in reality be a recov- ery operation as opposed to a search operation? As an example of the potential diffculty of this type of search in larger buildings, see Large- Area Search by retired chief, John Skip Cole- man in his new book Searching Smarter. 42 February 2013 Drop Decision Charts 1. You are age 59 or over when you exit the DROP, or you are age 59 or over when you are taking retirement distributions, or you have exited DROP prior to the age 59 and you are currently age 59 or over Chart 01 2. You exit the DROP anytime during the year you turn age 55 or over and you are currently under the age 59 1 Chart 02 3. You have exited the DROP anytime during the ages of 55 and 59 and you are currently age 59 or over Chart 01 4. You exit the DROP at any time during the year you turned age 50 or over and are under the age 55 on Decem- ber 31 st of the year of separation Chart 03 5. You exited the DROP anytime during the year you turned age 50 or over and were under the age 55 on De- cember 31st in the year of separation and you are now age 59 or over Chart 01 6. You have exited the DROP and you are under the age of 50 on December 31 st in the year of separation and are currently under the age 59 Chart 04 7. You have exited the DROP and you were under the age 50 on December 31st in the year of separation and you are cur- rently age 59 or over Chart 01 You will need to answer the following questions in order to properly use the DROP decision charts below: 1. Your age as of December 31st in the year of separation of service (year of exiting DROP): ________________ 2. Your age as of today: ________________ 3. The age you will be when taking distributions from DROP assets: ________________ 4. Where the DROP assets are now: ________________ If any DROP or deferred compensation plan assets are already in an IRA or if you are planning on using an IRA to hold DROP or deferred compensation plan assets, refer to Appendix B for exceptions to the age-related tax penalty if you are under the age of 59; refer to Chapter Five for more information on Individual Retirement Accounts in all situations. Warning: IRAs have different rules from other retirement plans. If you are under the age of 59, you may lose certain tax distribution benefts by utilizing IRAs. It is recommended you consider all options prior to utilizing IRAs as you may be subject to an age-related tax penalty for distributions for federal and state unless an exception is met. Some IRAs have lengthy surrender charges, com missions, and high annual expenses; refer to Chapter Five for more information.2 Which DROP decision chart do I use? 1 Must be age 55 or over at any time during the year of separation. You do not have to be age 55 at the time of separation or distribution, only in the year of separation IRC section 72(t) (2) (A) (v) and IRS notice 87-13. See Chapter Seven for examples. 2 Before using an IRA(regardless of your age), consider all tax and fnancial planning considerations. IRAs have different tax rules and some IRAproducts may cost more annually than other retirement plans. DROP Decision - Chart 01 DROP participant exits the DROP on or after attaining the age 59, or is age 59 or over when taking distributions, or participant is cur- rently age 59 or over Option A Transfer DROP Assets to ---> Rollover IRA 1 No age-related tax penalties apply for distri- butions No mandatory distributions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Benefcia- ries may be a specialized IRA trust No investment restrictions 2 No mandatory federal tax with- holding upon withdrawal of assets Full or partial annuitization is available Roth IRA conversion is available Taxes for federal and state apply for distributions Option B Transfer DROP Assets to ---> 457(b), 401(k), 403(b) Plan No age-related tax penalties apply for distri- butions No mandatory distributions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Taxes for fed- eral and state apply with a possible twenty percent federal tax withholding for distributions Benefciary designation may be restrictive Investment choices may be restrictive in plan Plan is con- trolled by plan document that employer designs Full or partial annuitization may be available if permitted by plan Roth IRA conversion is available Option C Take a full or partial distribu- tion DIReCtLy from DROP No age-related tax penalties apply for distri- butions Taxes for federal and state apply with a twenty percent mandatory federal tax with- holding No further tax deferral is gener- ally available on withdrawn assets Annuitization is not available Roth IRA conversion is generally unavailable May deposit distributions to an IRA or quali- fed retirement plan within sixty days to avoid taxation 3 1 For participants over 59 years of age, a Rollover IRA is recommended due to fexibility of benefciary planning, advanced IRAtrust planning, avoiding the manda- tory twenty percent federal tax withholding rules, and more fexibility in investment choices may also apply. Refer to Chapter Five for more information. 2 Retirement plans have certain types of restrictionssee Chapter Five. 3 The twenty percent federal tax withholding may also be redeposited, but you will have to use outside funds if you choose this option. An Individual Retirement Account is recommended if you are age 59 or over. Note: If you elected distributions as part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (SEPP) under IRC 72(t)(2)(a)(iv), DO NOT USE any of these decision charts and consult a tax professional who is familiar with retirement distribution planning. If you are born before January 2nd 1936 and still have assets in DROP, you may qualify for special tax treatment; consult a Tax Advi- sor for assistance.
DROP Decision - Chart 02 DROP participant exits the DROP anytime during the year the participant is between the age of 55 and 59 1 and is currently under the age of 59 Option A Transfer DROP Assets to ---> Rollover IRA 3 This option is generally not recommended if you need any DROP assets prior to age 59 3 Age-related tax penalties will apply until you turn age 59 for IRA distribu- tions unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix B for exceptions) Age 55 separat- ed from service rules do not apply for IRA distributions 3 No manda- tory distribu- tions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Benefciaries may be a spe- cialized trust No investment restrictions No mandatory federal tax withholding upon withdrawal of assets Full or partial annuitization is available Roth IRA conversion is available Taxes for federal and state apply on distributions Option B Transfer DROP Assets to ---> 457(b), 401(k), 403(b) Plan This option is very benefcial if any DROP rollover assets may be distrib- uted prior to age 59 1 No age-related tax penalties apply when dis- tributions are taken from DROP assets No manda- tory distribu- tions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Taxes for fed- eral and state apply with a possible twenty percent federal tax withholding for distributions Benefciary designations may be restric- tive Investment choices may be restrictive by plan Plan is con- trolled by plan document that employer designs Full or partial annuitization may be available if permitted by plan Roth IRA conversion is available Option C Take a full or partial distribu- tion DIReCtLy from DROP This option may be benefcial if some DROP as- sets are needed No age-related tax penalties apply if taken directly from DROP Taxes for fed- eral and state apply with a mandatory twenty percent federal tax withholding No further tax deferral is gener- ally available on withdrawn assets Annuitization is not available Roth IRA conversion is not generally available May deposit distributions to an IRA or quali- fed retirement plan within sixty days to avoid taxation 2,3 1 Must be age 55 or over at any time during the year of separation. You do not have to be age 55 at time of separation or distribution, only in the year of separation IRC section 72(t) (2) (A) (v) and IRS notice 87-13. See Chapter Seven for examples. 2 The twenty percent federal tax withholding may also be redeposited, but you will have to use outside funds if you choose this option you must follow the distribution rules of the plan you choose to hold your DROP assets. See Appendix Aand B. 3 By transferring or rolling over any DROP assets to an IRA, you will lose your op- tion of using the age 55 separated from service rules for that IRA. You may transfer the DROP traced assets from the Rollover IRA to your deferred compensation plan, and then take a distribution from the deferred compensation plan and use the age 55 separated from service rules. DROP Decision - Chart 03 DROP participant exits the DROP anytime during the year the participant is between the age of 50 and 54 in the year of separation and is currently under the age of 59 Option A Transfer DROP Assets to ---> Rollover IRA 3 This option can be benefcial due to fexibility, no mandatory federal tax withhold- ing and more exceptions to the age-related tax penalty Age-related tax penalties apply for distributions until you turn age 59 unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix B) 3 IRA has more age-related tax penalty excep- tions No manda- tory distribu- tions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Federal/state tax does apply upon distribution No mandatory federal tax withholding rules apply Benefciaries may be a spe- cialized trust No investment restrictions Roth IRA conversion is available Full or partial annuitization is available Option B Transfer DROP Assets to ---> 457(b), 401(k), 403(b) Plan 3 This option may not be benefcial due to possible mandatory federal tax withholding and less exceptions to the age- related tax penalty Age-related tax penalties on DROP assets will apply for distributions un- til you turn age 59 unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix A) 3 No manda- tory distribu- tions required until age 70 unless account is an inherited retirement ac- count (then the inheritance rules apply) Twenty percent federal tax withholding rules may apply for distributions Benefciary designation may be restrictive Investment choices may be restrictive by plan Plan is con- trolled by plan document that employer designs Full or partial annuitization may be available if permitted by plan Roth IRA conversion is available Federal/state tax does apply upon distribution Option C 1 Take a full or partial distribu- tion DIReCtLy from DROP 1 This option can be benefcial if some DROP as- sets are needed prior to age 59 however taxes are due with possible age-related pen- alty unless an exception is met 1 Age-related tax penalties ap- plies 1 unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix A) Federal/state tax does apply Mandatory twenty percent federal tax with- holding does apply Annuitization is not available No further tax deferral is gener- ally available on withdrawn assets Roth IRA on- version is gener- ally unavailable May deposit distributions to an IRA or quali- fed retirement plan within sixty days to avoid taxation 2 1 If you are a qualifed public safety employee, distributions made DIRECTLY from a governmental defned beneft pension plan are not subject to the additional tax on early distributions. You are a qualifed public safety employee if you provided police protection, frefghting services, or emergency medical services for a state or mu- nicipality, and you separated from service in or after the year you attained age 50. 2 The twenty percent federal tax withholding may also be redeposited, but you will have to use outside funds if you choose this option you must follow the distribution rules of the plan you choose to hold your DROP assets. See Appendix Aand B. 3 Age 50 separated from service rules for a qualifed public safety employee CAN- NOT BE USED for DROP assets that are transferred or rolled into to a 457(b) de- ferred compensation plan, 403(b) plan, 401(k) plan, IRA, or Roth IRA. DROP Decision - Chart 04 DROP participant exits DROP, is under the age of 50 on or before December 31st of the separa- tion year and is currently under the age of 59 1 Option A Transfer DROP Assets to ---> Rollover IRA This option can be benefcial due to fexibility, more investment choices, no mandatory federal tax withhold- ing, and more exceptions to the age-related tax penalty 3 Age-related tax penalties will apply for distributions until you turn age 59 unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix B) IRA has more agerelated tax penalty excep- tions Federal/state tax does apply on distributions No mandatory federal tax with- holding upon withdrawal of assets Benefciaries may be a spe- cialized trust No investment restrictions Roth IRA conversion is available Full or partial annuitization is available Option B Transfer DROP Assets to ---> 457(b), 401(k), 403(b) Plan 3 This option may not be benefcial due to possible mandatory federal tax withholding rules and less exceptions to the age-related tax penalty Age-related tax penalties on DROP assets will apply for distributions until you turn age 59 unless an exception is met (refer to Appendix A) Federal/state tax does apply on distributions Twenty percent federal tax with- holding rules may apply for distributions Benefciary designation may be restrictive Investment choices may be restrictive by plan Plan is controlled by plan document that employer designs Roth IRA conversion is available Full or partial annuitization may be available if permitted by plan Option C Take a full or partial distribu- tion DIReCtLy from DROP This option may not be benefcial As tax and age- related penalties may apply un- less an exception is met Con- sider transferring DROP assets to a Rollover IRA for more age-related tax penalty excep- tions Age-related tax penalties apply unless an excep- tion is met (refer to Appendix A) Federal/state tax does apply upon distribution Mandatory twenty percent federal tax with- holding does apply Annuitization is not available No further tax deferral is gener- ally available on withdrawn assets Roth IRA conversion is generally unavailable May deposit distributions to an IRA or quali- fed retirement plan within sixty days to avoid taxation 2 1 Participant exits DROP, is under the age of 50 as of December 31 in the year of separation, and is currently under the age of 59. Example Participant is age 49 on July 1st of 2010 and exits the DROP at any time during 2010 or before.
2 The twenty percent federal tax withholding may also be redeposited, but you will have to use outside funds if you choose this option you must follow the distribution rules of the plan you choose to hold your DROP assets. See Appendix Aand B. 3 Individual Retirement Accounts have more exceptions to the age-related tax pen- alty (prior to age 59). See Appendix B for exceptions. 44 February 2013 Pa d Advert sements: Fut e and Cur ent a amed cs YOU shou d be H R Paramedic Education course starts May 2013 Entrance exam & application deadline is January 20 th Home of the former Daniel Freeman Program We have over 42 years of experience graduating professional, critical-thinking paramedics. Find out more! Current Paramedics: Want Convenient CE? Recertifying for National Registry? We have the course you need! PARAMEDIC REFRESHER Feb 25-28, 2013 Registration is open now! UCLA Center for Prehospital Care 10990 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles 90024 310-267-5959/ e-mail: cpc@mednet.ucla.edu www.cpc.mednet.ucla.edu FIREFAMILYESTATESALES RebeccaMartin FirefighterWife 818.216.3637 firefamilyestatesales@gmail.com settle family estates downsizing moving or liquidating
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Los Angeles Fire Department MERIT SCHOLAR AWARDS Cash Grants Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year each year in College) Who is Eligible? An applicant must be a dependent child or step-child of an active or fallen LAFD sworn employee and currently a high school senior or college freshman who will be enrolled next fall as a full-time student in an accredited college or university. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit. The single most important factor is academic achievement, but the all-civilian Selection Committee will also consider other relevant criteria, including personal character and extracurricular accomplishments. For more information on this years awards, go to the departmental website www.lafd.org/scholarship or contact June Andrade at the LAFD Scholarship Fund by phone at (213) 435-6095 or by email at june.andrade@lacity.org. The application deadline is March 29, 2013 Get an application today! FYI, there are two other scholarship opportunities for your consideration. For more information, please access Los Angeles Firemens Relief Association www.lafra.org/scholarship-application and Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union www.lafrecu.org February 2013 49 by Mike Mastro, President/CEO Los Angeles Firemens Credit Union AVOIDING A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY An unforeseen emergency expense can seriously set you back fnancially. Unless you have the ability to predict the future, the best way to handle the unforeseen is to be prepared. Medical, automotive, and housing are the three major contributors to surprise expenditures, but you can deter the headaches by setting aside funds regularly. For this months article, Ill provide tips on how you can help plan for these unexpected expenses. VEHICLE WEAR AND TEAR New or pre-owned, all cars need maintenance. Regular main- tenance or substantial repairs can be costly. Instead of just waiting for your next scheduled maintenance or major breakdown, consider setting aside funds for vehicle maintenance. How much should you save for your vehicle emergencies? If your car is less than fve years old, the True Cost to Own calculator on Edmunds.com calculates the additional costs you may not have included when you purchased your car. Such costs include: depreciation, interest on your loan, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel costs, mainte- nance, and repairs. Use the calculator to estimate your cars annual expense by combining the maintenance and repair costs. Divide the combined total by 12 to determine how much to save monthly. If the amount seems more than what youll need, the excess funds can be used for your insur- ance premiums or deductibles. If you have an older vehicle, collect your maintenance and repair records from recent years and determine a yearly average and include an additional 10 percent for infation. Save for these vehicle expenses by setting up automatic trans- fers (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) to your savings account or by mak- ing manual or automatic online transfers. Treat your emergency funds like a monthly bill. If youre using one account to house all your emer- gency funds, keep in mind it takes more self-control to avoid dipping into the growing balance. Maintain separate accounts for your medical, car, housing, or vacation funds. HOME SWEET HOME Compared to vehicles, housing maintenance and repairs are typically less frequent, but the overhead is signifcantly higher. The ma- jority of housing expenses can cost you thousands of dollars, therefore its important to start saving early so youre not scrambling to fnd the necessary funds. Many homeowners became accustom to tapping into the eq- uity of their home or using alternate credit options. However, with the recent mortgage crisis, many homes have decreased in value and credit availability has been tightened, therefore saving for your home expenses are crucial, even if you have equity. A simple saving guideline for housing maintenance and repairs is setting aside one percent of your homes purchase price each year. If you paid $500,000 for your home, you should be saving $5,000 per year, or about $417 per month. If you havent used up all the funds each year and a large unexpected maintenance arises, youll be fnancially prepared. Saving for housing costs are not limited to owners. If youre a renter, you may not have to pay for repairs or maintenance, but its wise to save for moving expenses and a security deposit for your next loca- tion. That way youll be prepared with other alternatives if your living situation changes, the rent increases, or the building is sold. AN APPLE A DAY For medical expenses, how much to save depends on your insurance coverage. Review your benefts to see how much you pay out-of-pocket for co-payments, deductibles, and other insurance details. Medical policies have a wide range of coverage - you may be required to pay a high deductible before your policy starts, amount limitations on co-payments, or you may pay a percentage of the total medical bill. Even if you dont have an out-of-pocket maximum, the best practice is to save enough to cover what you spent last year and include a few hundred dollars for unexpected expenses. Dont forget to include your dental and vision coverage as part of your medical expenses. If you have access to a fexible spending account, you should take advantage of it. With this type of account, you can deduct pre-tax money from your paycheck. However, you should contribute only what youre likely to spend that year because unused funds for that year can- not be returned to you. Emergencies are impossible to prevent and predict, but prepar- ing for the bumps in the road can ease the stress both mentally and fnan- cially. So, when life throws you a curve ball, youll be ready to swing. If you need assistance with your saving options, contact a Credit Union Representative at (800) 231-1626, or visit us at www. lafrecu.org. The more business we do together as a Fire Family, the greater the fnancial reward will be for all members! Have a safe month! Mike Mastro 50 February 2013 Deal direct with authorized Factory Dealers Offering members of the Los Angeles Fire Department Courteous, Ethical, and Special Consideration in the purchase of your new car. GALPIN FoRd #1 Volume Ford Dealer in the world for 20 consecutive years! 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In 1886, Los Angeles 30 square miles roughly encompassed an area of struc- tural density only as far north as Ord Street and south to 7th street. The easternmost area of building concentration did not extend much past Los Angeles Street and Olive Street on the west. Six years before the start of the LAFD, the citys population was 11,183. Four years after the LAFD went into service, popu- lation soared to more than 50,000. The Old Plaza Fire Station 1, which is a museum today in downtown Los Angeles and operated by the Box 15 Club of Los Angeles volunteers, went from a volunteer station with eight members to one of the frst LAFD stations. Los Angeles was growing rapidly in population and the number of new structures was increasing. A limited water supply and antiquated alarm system made it diffcult for the fre department to keep up with the growth. There were major fears of catastrophic fres that could devastate the city. Cognizant of the growth and escalat- ing fre problems, the LAFD fortunately had strong friends in the City Council, notably Jacob Kuhrts, who lobbied hard to prioritize fre protection improvements. the old PlaZa Fire station in 1887. today it is a MuseuM Just north oF City hall. The Los Angeles City Fire Depart- ment went into service on February 1, 1886, after many years as a group of volunteer departments. It started with L.A. Mayor Spence signing Ordinance No. 205 into law and created the Los Angeles Fire Department. First came the appointment of three Fire Com- missioners with the responsibility to perform all acts necessary to prepare and manage the fre department. The City Council was to decide on who would be the Chief Engineer. The ordinance brought four of the citys six volunteer companies into the LAFD, changed their names to numbers and absorbed all the stations equip- ment into the paid department. At the time the department be- came paid all the stations were rented. That situation was to continue for some time. Engine rosters for Original 38s and Confdence 2 were set at one engineer, one engine driver, one cart driver and four hose- men for each of the two steam fre engines. Hook & Ladder Vigilance Company No. 1 was to be manned by a driver, don dodd oBtained two very rare Badges FroM our volunteer CoMPanies the original 38s and ConFidenCe 2. they are Both on disPlay at the hollywood MuseuM. Augmenting the permanent force were 24 reserve fremen. They were most likely former volunteers who were to be paid a small honorarium. These callmen, apportioned among the fre companies, were required to answer all alarms in their stations district, large fres anywhere in the City and drill with their respective outfts at least twice monthly. Walter S. Moore was appointed to be the frst Chief Engineer of the newly created LAFD. Chief Moores monthly salary was $125. He too was a volunteer freman and Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, and like many of our early volunteers came from San Francisco to join the LAFD. In January 1886 the Fire Commission came up with the frst set of 32 Rules and Regulations. Among them were: Rule 18 - Cautioned engine, hose and hook and ladder truck drivers not to drive out of a trot in going to or returning from fres and alarms and further, racing was strictly prohibited. Rule 19 - The engine and hook and ladder houses shall be closed on Sundays. No ChieF walter Moore on the right and his driver in his new Buggy, 1887. a tillerman, a foreman and four laddermen. Hose Company Park Hose No.1s crew was held to a driver, a foreman and four hosemen. Prospective LAFD members had to apply to the Fire Commission for consideration of their qualifcations. They had to be at least 21 years of age, a U.S citizen, a permanent resident of the city of L.A. and able to converse under- standably in English. 52 February 2013 loud or boisterous talking, profane or obscene language shall be permitted in or about the houses of the department. Intoxicating liquors must not be kept or allowed to be drunk in any of the houses of the department and gambling is strictly prohibited. Rule 23 - Stipulated that destruction of property by water at fres was ineffcient fremanship. To enable the chief engineer to get to fres faster, the commission on April 12, 1886, authorized the purchase of a horse and buggy to be kept at night in a barn behind Chief Moores house. Chief Moore lived on the outskirts of the city at Figueroa and Pico. The barn was outftted with a swinging drop harness for the quick hitch of the horse by a callman who slept in the barn and drove Chief Moore to fres. It would become traditional to name horses according to their temperament. Chief Moores horse, Cyclone, had a stormy disposition and was soon replaced by a more well-mannered animal. On Monday, February 1, 1886, the Los Angeles Fire Department offcially went into service with four stations, two steam powered 750 gpm pumpers (steamers), each housed with a two wheeled hose reel, a hook and ladder truck, a hose wagon and 11 horses. On that day the City began to pay 31 fremen, including a Chief Engineer and an Assistant Chief, for a service, which for 15 years, had been provided virtually without pay by 380 members of the Los Angeles Volunteer Fire Department. Most of the paid, or permanent men as they were offcially designated, were former volunteers who took over the existing stations and equipment. Prior to 1886, when the LAFD became a fre department, the volunteer fre departments protecting the city had a few steam fre engines. On October 18, 1886, the LAFD ordered its frst fre engine, an Amoskeag steam pumper which was named Jacob Kuhrts Engine Company No. 3. Kuhrts was a former volunteer fre chief and at this time a city councilman who pushed hard to improve fre protection in the growing city. Although the 700 gallon per minute pumper was similar to the earlier engines, it had the latest pumping and maneuverability features. The engine, which arrived in early 1887, stood nearly 8 1/2-feet tall, was 23 feet 7 inches in overall length, six feet wide and weighed 7,800 pounds. More than 1000 people in- cluding Mayor Workman, Kuhrts and other councilmen watched the acceptance tests at the Beaudry Water Works. Steam was raised in four minutes and fve seconds. Drafting through 20 feet of suction hose, the engine los angeles volunteer Fire ChieF JaCoB Kuhrts was instruMental in starting and suPPorting a Paid Fire dePartMent. delivered a vertical stream at least 300 feet through 150 feet of two and one half inch hose. The crowd cheered that feat as well as Driver Si Lyons demonstration of how the horses, from a standing start, could turn the rig around completely in only 20 feet. The new engine was assigned to the Plaza Fire House and its Amoskeag was moved to a newly rented frehouse at 114 West 3rd Street. The J. Kuhrts Engine remained in LAFD after it was retired from service and was restored and made to pump again by a volunteer group of LAFD members in 1986 for the LAFDs Centennial celebration. The members included Tony Zar, Lane Kemper, Larry Horner and Mort Schuman. The LAFD Historical Society is very fortunate to have this treasure on display in the Hollywood Museum at Old 27s. Soon after the LAFD offcially started the Fire Commission voted to have in- spections of all stations, personnel, equipment and horses. The frst inspection was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 5, 1886. Early inspection parties consisted of the Mayor, the Council President, a Councilmember, the Chief Engi- neer and Assistant Chief Engi- neer, newspaper reporters and interested citizens. The frst stop was Engine 1s Old Plaza Fire Station. After a thorough inspection of the station, Chief Moore ordered Foreman Henry Scherer to hook up the horses. Warning the inspec- the Kuhrts steaMer, engine Co. 3 in the hollywood MuseuM was the First aPParatus PurChased For the laFd in 1886 thanKs to then CounCilMan Kuhrts. the horses at old engine CoMPany 23 are out oF their stalls and in the harness as the FireFighters get ready to resPond. February 2013 53 February 2013 March 2013 tion party to stand clear he pulled the gong rope. The clang caused the engine horses Tom and Joe to bolt from their stalls and dash to their positions under the harnesses suspended from the ceiling. Ned, a large sorrel, simi- larly hurried to the front of the hose reel. The horses stood quietly waiting for the drivers to tug on the ropes that dropped their harnesses down. Other fremen quickly fastened the harnesses and the rigs were ready for response all in under one minute. Foreman Scherer lightened the formality of the occasion by ordering Ned to show them a trick. The horse fetched a bucket and, with his teeth, turned on a spigot. When the bucket was flled, he drank. The inspection party commended the fremen for their effciency and station maintenance and Im sure they were impressed with Ned. 1886 was certainly a year of a new start, growth and a pride by the LAFD members that would endure through time.127 years of service to the people of Los Angeles with continuous improvements and progress to become a true Class 1 Fire Department in the United States. From a small city of 30 square miles and a few thousand people to a metropolis of 470 square miles and over 4 million people, the LAFD has served and sacrifced for generations. The LAFD motto of Serving with Courage, Integrity and Pride will continue for many years to come. laFdhS VolunteerS oF the year 2012 In January, the LAFDHS held a special annual event to honor our volunteers. The volunteers nominated by their peers were Dave Cox from Museum 27 for his work on compiling four books on the history of the LAFD and his work on our apparatus inventory. From the Harbor Museum was second time honoree Frank Vidovich, whose consistency and work at a variety of tasks was very much appreciated. The volunteer selected for his years of work, dedication, planning and leadership for the Ralph J. Scott freboat restoration project was the obvious choice of Bill Dahlquist. Each volunteer of the year will have their name placed on a perpetual plaque that is displayed in the museums. Other volunteers were acknowl- edged with certifcates of appreciation for going above and beyond the call of duty to accomplish our mission. They were Jim Finn, Don Dodd and Tom Moran. Many people have asked the ques- tion what is the most important or valuable asset you have in the museum? The real answer is our volunteers!!! dave Cox, leFt, with walt Jaeger CoMPiling inForMa- tion For one oF Four BooKs on laFd history. their latest BooK horses to horsePower is For sale now and they are worKing on a new BooK on FireBoats. FranK vidoviCh taKing a rare oPPortunity to relax with a CuP oF CoFFee at the harBor Mu- seuM (old 36s). those airPlane Chairs were donated and Bring BaCK MeMories oF Flight in the reC. rooM. Bill dahlquist started worKing on the Pres- ervation oF FireBoat 2 long BeFore it CaMe out oF the water and was destined to Be PlaCed in its own MuseuM. Celebrate LAFDs 127th Year Anniversary in February, Satur- days at the Hollywood and San Pedro Museums. Fridays from 0800 to 1200 are work days on the Ralph J. Scott Fireboat LAFD Annual Breakfast & Car Show @ Museum 36 Saturday____ PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2013 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 Firefghters 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 Parade- Sun. 11/24 December HS Annual Holiday Party at Museum 27, Sat. 12/14 54 February 2013 LOS ANGELES FIREMENS RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES December 05, 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 9:42 a.m. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Jacobsen, President Juan Albarran, Vice President Andrew Kuljis, Secretary Trustee Jeff Cawdrey Trustee Gene Bednarchik Trustee James Coburn Trustee Gary Matsubara Trustee Rick Godinez Trustee Doak Smith Trustee Francisco Hernandez Trustee Michael Overholser Trustee Mark Akahoshi Trustee Craig White Trustee Robert Steinbacher Trustee Steven Domanski Trustee David Peters Trustee Steve Tufts 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 Chris Hart (Excused) Trustee Chris Stine (Excused) Trustee Kurt Stabel (Excused) GUESTS: Jim Dolan, Asst. Secretary INVOCATION & Flag Salute Rick Godinez led the invocation. David Lowe led the fag 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 held November 8, 2012. David Lowe so moved. Robert Steinbacher 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 November 8, 2012. PRESIDENT REPORT 1) Jacobsen mentioned that the Investment Committee will conduct a meeting at Beacon Pointe on February 11th. He indicated that he will give let the committee know the time and agenda within the next couple of weeks. Any Trustee is welcome to attend. 2) Liz Denison addressed the Board on the latest developments with the FRITS system. She mentioned that they began working on issues that they had at the beginning of the year with the Citys conversion of their payroll system as well as issues with Death Notices. She indicated that they had also created a tracking screen to record policy changes which will include who made those changes and the date they were made. She also stated that the policy tracking will give us the ability to look back on why changes were made. Jacobsen stated that anything given for Liz Denison to work on should frst go through Bob Dillon because he will know what she is working on and what are the priorities. Liz Denison mentioned that she has been working with Wil Hensen who works with Fox Pro and performs conversions. She stated that he documented every screen in the FRITS system and came up with a 516 page document that is very detailed. She stated that she reviewed all his questions and provided him with the program. Jacobsen mentioned that they are at the point that they have the write up of the FRITS system and have the ability to rebuild it if necessary. He indicated that they will continue to update FRITS and will need additional funds to do so which will be discussed in the Administrative Committee report. 3) Jacobsen referred to member monthly Relief Association dues and stated that they need to bring the dues structure to match the cost of living increases active fremen received effective July 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013. He stated that the active dues will be increased by $2 and retirees should see a $.21 increase. He indicated that he will place the notice in the next months Grapevine Presidents message. 4) Jacobsen thanked everyone who came to the Open House event. He indicated that they estimate an attendance of around 275 people which was an increase from the year before. 5) Jacobsen referred to the Strategic Planning session and mentioned that we will schedule the meeting for March 2013. 6) Jacobsen mentioned that the medical plan review meeting will be scheduled for January 22nd at 2p.m. He stated that he will send a reminder email to the committee. He stated that they will review the rate categories including for those with Medicare. Also potential changes to medical plan benefts will be discussed. Both of these items will be effective July 1, 2013. 7) Jacobsen mentioned that they held a meeting with Bill Peterson, Bob Sherwin, Bob Macaulay and Dawna about the new workers comp law becoming effective in January 2013. He stated that they discussed potential ways be able to continue to obtain reimbursement of monies paid for workers comp claims. He stated that in January, the process for a medical review will be changed to be one review that will be fnal and binding. He stated that they are working to put together a plan recommended by the experts that will beneft the members and the medical plan. INVESTMENT REPORT Robert Steinbacher presented the following motion. The committee recommends and I so move to enter into agreement to invest with Southwest Value Partners for $2 million. He mentioned that they will be LAFRAs private REIT manager. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to enter into agreement to invest with Southwest Value Partners for $2 million. The committee recommends and I so move to move additional $1 million each from the Money Market investment to investment managers, FPA, IVA and Titan. Jacobsen stated that this will bring the Alternative investments close to the target allocations. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to move additional $1 million to each investment manager as stated. Robert Steinbacher informed that they will have an Investment Committee meeting at Beacon Point on February 11th. February 2013 55 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT 1) Todd Layfer presented the expenditures compared to the budget through September 2012. He stated that they anticipate more dividend income than budgeted due to companies declaring special dividends because of new tax laws. He reported that the benefts paid to members are running below what was anticipated. He indicated that contributions were on target for the frst nine months and reported that the operating expenses were just below what had been budgeted. He reported that the Grapevine loss was running lower than expected and stated that the professional fees paid were on target. Overall expenditures and income are running very close to the budget. He stated that the investment balances as of October are showing that they are performing well. 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 $888,882.01. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the usual and customary bills in the amount of $888,882.01. The committee recommends and I so move to pay the professional fees in the amount of $117,793.74. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the professional fees in the amount of $117,793.74. The committee recommends and I so move to approve $28K for the consultant to perform the frst phase of 10% of the Frits platform conversion. David Smith stated that they have informed the consultant that they will go out to bid with an RFP for the work and to get input from other individuals to determine what they will charge to complete the entire conversion. Motion carried to approve $28K for the consultant to perform the frst phase of the Frits platform conversion. The committee recommends and I so moved to approve up to $500 for the Grossman Burn Foundation Holiday Reunion. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to approve up to $500 for the Grossman Burn Foundation Holiday Reunion. 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 benefts in the amount of $26,326.33 The Estate Planning beneft in the amount of $11,525, The Relief Death Benefts in the amount of $13,500. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to pay the above Relief benefts. James Coburn read the names of members who recently passed and asked for a moment of silence from the Board. MEMORIALS Leon R. Rauh Richard H. Downey Rodney G. Cobb ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE James Coburn presented the following motions. The committee recommends and I so move to accept the donations in the amount of $10,856.16 to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to accept the donations in the amount of $10,856.16 to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemens Fund. The committee recommends and I so move to approve the fnancial assistance applications for surviving spouses, active and retired members. There was no discussion or objections. Motion carried to approve the fnancial 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. NEW BUSINESS Juan Albarran referred to the Grass Valley Reunion and mentioned that he received a quote from the Nevada Fairgrounds to rent a portion of the campground instead of the past practice of renting the whole campground. He stated that the quote he got was around $7K instead of the $9,200 from the year before. He indicated that they discussed considering moving the reunion further south to such places like Temecula, Paso Robles and other places where members could bring their motorhomes as well as be more convenient for actives to participate. He stated that they would entertain other ideas and places. SETTING OF DATES 1) L.A. Retired Fire & Police Holiday Party December 9th 2) Buzzard Bait Family Fun Ride January 18 21 3) Hook & Ladder Enduro March 23rd RETIREMENT DINNERS 1) Michael Camello January 25th Brookside Golf Club (Kuljis) 2) John Pecel February 20th Sportsmens Lodge (Jacobsen) 3) Mike Brehm February 23rd Ports OCall Restaurant (Bednarchik) 4) Roger Duke March 5th The Odyssey Restaurant (White) 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 10:51 am.
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FoLtA IN MEMORY OF GIL MAGA MARy R. bLoCH IN MEMORY OF GILBERT MAGA LEo dEMPSEy RAyMoNd A. HAMEL III PuVAdoL SANGtHoNGkuM JAMES E GILLuM FROM THE BREAKFAST GANG PAuL M. PALMER FIRE StAtIoN No. 63 FROM THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER FUND PuVAdoL SANGtHoNGkuM tIMotHy d. WuERFEL JR JoHN W. CRANdALL dAVId H. WAGNER IN MEMORY OF WILLIE duNN & RALPH uRQuIZA JoHN W. CRANdALL February 2013 57 MERCHANDISE FoR SAlE 2000 HARlEY-DAVIDSoN RoAD KING. Beautiful Bike! 95-inch mo- tor, includes seat back and chrome rack (10K in chrome), 16,000 miles. Asking $9,500. Also for sale, 2004 Honda XR650R, good condi- tion. HR hop up kit, runs excellent. Asking $2,500. (909) 838-5929. LACO Captain, John Mark FS 135-C. 2005 FlEETWooD BoRENDER 33R. This RV is 33 feet long and has 19,000 miles. Single owner and all service records. Two slideouts, dual heat and air, extra vehicle tow package, plus many extras. Will email pictures and more information. $50K or OBO. Call Kurt at (818) 353-0075. 2008 FlEETWooD PRoVI- DENCE. 40X 360HP Diesel Cummings 8.3 L, 5 speed Allison Transmission, 35000 miles with 3 slide outs, 5 TVs. Many upgrades, Vacuum, exterior entertainment Center w/TV and BBQ, Cameras, Spot light w/remote Control, VSD Compass & Temp monitor System, Custom Cover, Tow Bar. $145K Mike White FS 108-B, 661-904- 2234 cell. MoToRCYClE GoGGlES, oIlS & lUBRICANTS - ALL Fire Fighters,Friends & Family receive 50% OFF EKS Brand Motorcycle Goggles and Accessories(www. eksbrand.com). Also Receive 50% OFFall Kal-Gard Oils and Lubricants (www.Kalgard.com). Fire Fighter must placeorder to receive discount. Please contact Steve Goldberg Email: steve-o1@ verizon.net PH: 661-492-4097 REAl ESTATE FoR RENT HoRSE PRoPERTY, lAKE VIEW TERRACE - Near FS24. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Formal living room, plus family room. 3 pipe corrals, arena, 2 barns, trail access. Motor home and horse trailer parking. Gar- dener included. Available October. $2800/month. Eng. Ames (818) 257-4549. loVElY 110 YR. olD HISToRIC HoUSE to share in San Pedros historic waterfront dist. Private bedroom with private full bath- room, kitchen, laundry, air condi- tioning, spacious back yard, sorry, no private parking, $700 month. Cindy 310 831-0926. THIS CHARMING SPACIoUS 2 BEDRooM HoME is centrally located in the heart of Encino. Features hardwood fooring throughout with a large master suite, bath, cathedral ceilings and walk-in closets. The upstairs can be separate with its own entrance. Downstairs is a bedroom, full bath and powder room. Big backyard, garage and additional parking for RV. $2500 for the above, or rent just the master suite, $1000, downstairs for $1500 a month. Call Tracy (818) 704-9592. REAl ESTATE FoR SAlE ATTN: FIREFIGHTERS AND/ oR PolICE oFFICERS: Are you thinking about retiring soon? Think about Klammath Falls, Oregon. Think about quiet, peaceful surroundings. Beautiful 100 foot tall pine trees, deer and fox roaming on your one (1) acre property. No graffti on the build- ings and very little traffc. And then think about a lovely 6 bedroom home with two (2) dining rooms, two (2) very large family rooms, an exercise room, an offce and an oversized kitchen, ft for a gourmet chef. All this plus more (2 lofts a wet bar, a hot tub, 136 feet of decking around the house, leading to a large patio off the master bed- room. The home has an attached 2 car garage, a detached 1 car ga- rage and a 24 by 40 RV parking garage completely enclosed. Now add the unsurpassed view of the largest lake in Oregon, (Klamath Lake) which is directly beneath the Pacifc fyway, and your retirement is complete. However, if you want something to do, we are currently an operating Bed and Breakfast, the only one in Klamath Falls. $495,000. Jerry Klippness, LAPD 7649 and Helen Hall, mother of the Hall Boys, LAFD (805) 985- 2982. klippnessbnb.com BEAUTIFUl, SINGlE lEVEl HoME available in Mill City, Oregon. Single owner, retired L.A. Fireman, now deceased. Quiet neighborhood on dead end street. Built among trees, gorgeous meadow behind, unequaled view of the Cascades. 3 Bdrm, 2 1/2 baths. Natural landscape with 150 yr. old Maple in the side yard. Plenty of room for RV, boat, trailer etc. Contact Judy Quillin, 503 559-8643; email: JudyQ@equity- group.com MLS#640292 CUSToM loG HoME- Kings Canyon Sequoia Area. 4200 sq ft, 2 story, 3 bedroom/2.5 baths. Master bed has walk in closet w/ French doors and deck. Large game room w/bar and wood burn- ing stove. Huge gourmet kitchen w/six burner professional Garland range, Sub-Zero freezer and re- frigerator. Hard rock maple coun- ters and maple cabinets. Large loft with library and offce overlooking great room with vaulted ceilings and riverrock freplace. Pella win- dows and doors. Hardwood foors throughout, tile in kitchen, laundry and baths. Central vac. Deck on three sides. 15 acres fenced. Tennis court, pool, 2 car garages, 40X60 metal bldg. Septic and 40 gpm well. $650,000. Contact Ray Oster (559) 338-2220 or email rsoster1@dishmail.net for more info and photos. FoR SAlE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo fully furnished in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. Short walk to small fshing village, beach, restaurants, etc. LAFD retired. (909) 392-8941. GREAT VACATIoN/FISHING HIDEAWAY - SEA oF CoRTEZ, loRETo, BAJA. 2200 sq. ft. house. 3 levels. Attached small apartment. 1/2 block from marina & seafront. Buyer would hold title through 50 yr bank trust. $250K OBO. May consider trade for So Cal property. Rita Galvin 760-945- 3080. loVElY 2800 SQ FT 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Marrowstone Island near Port Townsend, Washington. Sits on 4 plus partical wooded acres with Puget Sound. 230 foot waterfront view. Has barn for RV storage. City water, oil heat in foor. Past home of LAFD get together. Call Vonnie Rogers (360) 385-7544. MAMMoTH CoNDo - Cozy 2 bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully furnished, WIFI, 3 TVs, pool, spa, tennis, walk to shuttle. Old Mammoth area. Win- ter $115, Summer $90, plus maid $126. Includes linens. No pets, no smoking. Call (310) 540-4648. RIVER PARCElS. Three 20 acre Klammath River frontage parcels in beautiful Northern California- 30 miles from Oregon. Electricity and telephone available. Rarely used County-maintained road runs through. Very private. 6 miles from Happy Camp. Each parcel has more than 700 front feet of river. $195,000 - $295,000. Contact Troy Bonar, LAFD retired. PO Box 466, Happy Camp, CA 96039 or call (530) 493-2453 or fax (530) 493- 2589 or email: troy@sisqtel.net SKI THE SUMMIT! BIG BEAR, 4+2, 5 minutes from snow sum- mit, downtown and the lake. Locat- ed in the desirable Fox Farm area. 2 story-upstairs 2+1, downstairs 2+1 turn key condition, ready to enjoy. Fully furnished. Investment Vacation or Retirement. $359,000 Call Therese (818) 216-4628 or theresewyman@msn.com THE lAST BEST PlACE. Own a piece of Montana. Panoramic views of Flathead Lake. 3 acres with a great building site. Adjacent to forested public land. Access to fshing , summer water sports and winter skiing. Owned by retired LAFD. Listed with Riverbend Re- alty. Keith at 406-837-1501. www. riverbendbigfork.com TRUST SAlE, VAlYERMo, CA 2/3 completed home located on 20 acres. The house is 2 bedroom, 3 bath, approximately 2000 Sq. Ft. It is completely framed (metal stud construction) and enclosed. Rough electrical and rough plumbing completed. Solar power and well with 10,000 storage tank in place. Large 24 X 30 storage building adjacent to the house. In addi- tion there are approximately 150 acres connected to this property. $240,000 takes all. For information contact; Jim Duzick @ Prudential Troth Realitors. (661) 547-9750 or Bill Stires (661) 252-2299 or Tom Stires (818) 240-7153 WATER AND MoUNTAIN VIEW HoME near Mutiny Bay on Whidbey Island, Washington State. Custom 4 bedroom/2.75 bath home w/daylight basement on 7+ acres. Views of Mutiny Bay, shipping lanes, Olympic Mountains and sunsets. Turn-key opportunity w/new exterior paint; hardwood Pergo foors; Corian countertops and full landscaping. Two car attached garage PLUS a 3-bay detached garage and shop. Con- venient access to sany Mutiny Bay Beach. $552,000. Seller is retired fre inspector. Tom Jensen, agent (425) 359-8598. SERVICES A VETERAN FoR HIRE - Brush clearance, clean ups, grad- ing, rototill, new lawns, tree and shrub shaping, stump removals, concrete, asphalt and dirt removal, trench footings, auger holes and more! Full line of equipment. Thanks! Larry (818) 489-5126 cLaSSIFIedS 58 February 2013 BoAT & PWC SToRAGE Firemens discount. 10% off frst months rent & no deposit re- quired. Winter rates available. Lo- cated on the Colorado River, close to launch ramps. All Seasons Storage 800 North K St., Needles, CA 92363. (760) 326-2001. BUIlDING PlANS. Residential: patios, decks, additions/remodel- ing, repairs, new construction, design. Commercial: tennant im- provement, ADA compliances and more. George Lavallee (805) 532- 1905 offce. cre8iveanswers@ hotmail.com CHooSE YoUR DREAM CRUISE - Princess Cruises, Royal Car bean, Holland American, Carnival and more... 3 to 21 day getaways to Alaska, Hawaii, The Bahamas and many other exciting destinations. Call Patricia at (661) 265-9440 or toll free at (877) 7HI- SEAS, or email pliefeld@qnet. com wife of LAFD Mechanic, sister of LAFD Captain. CRAIG SANFoRD HEATING & AIR - Free estimates, residen- tial, commercial. Great rates for LAFD and LAPD. Toll free (877) 891-1414, (661) 298-3070, FAX (661) 298-3069. State License No. 527114 CRANE SERVICE All kinds of lifts - A/C Units, Spas, Construc- tion, Beams, Poles, Appliances, Man Baskets available. Insured and bonded. Leonard Campbell Owner/Operator (818) 340-8907 DJ FoR All oCCASIoNS - You name it, I play it!! Call Frank (818) 554-7273. Serving San Fernando Valley over 20 years! Firefght- ers are my family. DoES ANYTHING BoTHER YoU? Anything at all? Mental, emotional or physical? Dr. Bob Price, psychotherapist. LAFD retired, has developed a model that puts the fre out fast. It allows you to overcome almost anything that bothers you rather quickly. My book, Speed Healing, & DVD is available at www.priceparts- model.com. Telephone sessions granted quickly. Call for telephone appointment. (619) 461-9527 DRYWAll SERVICE, new construction, remodel, repair, acoustic ceilings removed. All types of textures. Licensed, bond- ed and insured. Gregg Avery, F.S. 66 A residence (805) 494-9037. FIREFIGHTERS TAXES - Are you getting the most from your tax returns? I am a wife of a frefghter and specialize in their returns, with 60% of my clients being frefghter families. Taxes done at you con- venience; my offce or by phone. Available year-round. TaxPro, Barbara Ravitz, 661-257-7606. FIREFIGHTER DISCoUNTS. At Farmers Insurance Group, I can assist you in deciding what options best meet your insurance needs. Free competitive quotes available for homeowners, auto, life, RVs, boats motorcycles and more. As a former LAFD and LAPD Commis- sioner, and coming from a family of frefghters (3 brothers and 1 nephew), I understand your need for an agent that can make your life a little easier. For a free quote, please call the Corina Alarcon Insurance Agency at (818) 263- 1723. FIREMAN DESIGN & lAND- SCAPE. Free design and estimate. Landscape/irrigation/ sod/stamped concrete/concrete foundations/patio covers/turf/ rockscape. I will beat all written estimates. Serving all areas. LAFD 96-B Eric Mendoza. (760) 221- 1912 cell. (661) 480-2202 offce. www.fremanlandscape.com Lic#857078. Insured and bonded. GARAGE DooR INSTAllATIoN & SERVICE. Garage doors and openers. Need to replace your broken springs? or does your door need repair, even replaced? We do it all from new product to repairing old. Call (661) 860-4563 Grassroots Garage Doors, Inc. Lic# 950020. Son of 35 year vet- eran freman. ITS TAX TIME AGAIN! Special- izingin fre, police and paramedic returns. Also preparing partner- ship returns, payroll and sales tax reports. With 30 years experience in taxes and accounting. Call early for your appointment around your schedule. Robert Sanchez- LAFD retired. (818) 367-7017. Cell (818) 216-1040. REAl ESTATE FINANCING. Interest rates are at All-Time-Lows. Refnance & Purchase Loans, Investment/Second Home Loans/ Equity Lines/2nd Trust Deeds, No Points/No Fees Loans, VA, FHA, Conventional Loans, Lending in many other states. Mortgage lending with exceptional customer service, integrity, strength and ex- perience. For your Free Mortgage Analysis, call (714) 469-8900. Jay Trementozzi, Mortgage Banker. DRE# 01113819, NMLS# 241591. REAl ESTATE SERVICES - Start a new life in the gorgeous commu- nities of Temecula and Murrieta. Top rated schools, world renowned wineries, numerous golf courses, lakes, shopping and a great family atmosphere. Located 78 miles from HQ between Los Angeles and San Diego. Call Mke Utley at (951) 775-8491 (LAFD Retired). REBECCA MARTIN lAND- SCAPE. Architectural landscape design and installation. A full ser- vice design/build landscape frm that creates unique custom exte- rior environments that will increase the value of your home and bring you years of outdoor enjoyment. Rebecca Martin, LAFD wife. (818) 216-3637. Lic# 936577. rebecca- martinlandscape@gmail.com TAX AlERT FoR FIREFIGHTERS Dont lose thousands of dollars during your professional career to the IRS! Let HEWITT FINANCIAL GROUP, the specialists in fre- fghter tax services, prepare your tax return and review your prior years tax returns. We specialize in tax planning and preparation for frefghters. We also offer FREE REVIEW of your last four years of tax returns. Call us today at (800) 573-4829 or visit our website at www.alhewitt.com WINDoWS & PATIo DooRS - vinyl replacement windows & Patio doors. I also carry aluminum, wood and entry door systems. Rick Brandelli, Capt. LACoFD, FS 8-C (800) 667-6676. www. GeeWindows.com VACATIoN RENTAlS 4 BEDRooMS, 4 BATHS, Game Room, 3000 sq. ft. upscale BIG BEAR lAKE CABIN. Pool table, foosball, darts, ping-pong, gas BBQ. Private road close to lake, Village. Walk to Snow Sum- mit, great for summer. Accom- modates 13. Until November: Midweek-$250; Weekends: $295. For summer specials or holiday/ winter rates call (949) 683-3028. steps2summit.com ARE YoU IN NEED oF A VACA- TIoN? 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 fremedic311@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. Fire- place/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 Sea- son. Sheri (909) 851-1094 cell or (760) 948-2844 home. BIG BEAR lAKES FINEST- Deluxe lakeside townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 cable TVs, HBO, DVD, WiFi, 2 wood burning freplaces, laundry room, tennis court, indoor pool, sauna, spa, boat dock. Fully equipped, includ- ing all linens. Sleeps 6. 310-541- 8311 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/pikes- place Owned by LAFD member. BUllHEAD/lAUGHlIN. Large new Custom 3 bedroom/2 bath home 4 minutes from the casinos and close to Katherines Landing. 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 805-208- 1598 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) 510- 2721. DElUXE lAKESIDE ToWN HoME. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 freplaces, 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. Coast- side Gated Community with pool/ spa, surfng, and loads of fun. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Fully Equipped Kitchen. Call Kathy at 510-468-5003 for more informa- tion. Go to: lasgaviotas.com/ Hse_toscana.htm for pictures, availability calendar, and informa- tion on the area. February 2013 59 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 Para- dise 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 Ski- ing. Fully furnished. Wood Deck, 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 inter- net, Wi-Fi, cable TV, free resort shuttle, minutes from ocean. Fea- tures 3 white sand beaches includ- ing 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, surfng, 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, freplace, 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 com- munity on the California side of Lake Havasu. Swim, Ski or fsh from the front yard. Buoys in front of home for overnight boat(s) tie- ups. No need to launch boat each day. Walking distance to a CASI- NO, restaurants and grocery store. Adjacent to miles of off-road desert trails, great for ATVs, 4 wheel- ers 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 ameni- ties- 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 Cus- tom 3 bedroom/2 bath home on lake side of Hwy 95 north side of town. Quiet street. All the amenti- ties. 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 fremen dis- count available. lAKE HAVASU Landing Cali- fornia. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, wif, 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 fur- nished 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/smok- ing. $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, fybridge, V8 drives, 12 KW ge., 100 gal. aux. fuel tank with pump. Dan Coyle (805) 494- 8854. 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 wa k to Canyon Lodge. Fully furnished, TVs, VCR/DVD, pool, spa, rec room, sauna, linens included. Winter $175, $195-weekdays/holi- days; 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 fur- nished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Close to Canyon Lodge, pool, spa, recreation room, laundry fa- cilities, condo has been beautifully remodeled, photos available, $225 a night winter - $125 a night sum- mer + $150 cleaning fee. 3 night minimum. Call for holiday pricing. Joe Angiuli, North Division (626) 497-5083. www.discoveryfour.com 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 Sum- mit 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 - MAM- MoTH ESTATES, 4BR/3BA, fully furnished, linens, full kitchen, TV/ DVD, stereo, freplace, pool , jacuzzi, sauna. 2 blocks from gon- dola village. 1 block to ski shuttle. Winter $330/night, Summer $215/ night, plus cleaning. Includes city bed tax. No pets, no smok- ing, 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 smok- ing. No pets. Jim Johnson (818) 992-7564, FS 80C. 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 bed- room, extremely charming wild- fower condo. Full amenities, close to shuttle. Antiques, art, satellite TV, freplace. 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 60 February 2013 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 Wildfower, 1 bedroom sleeps 4, king bed and queen sofa bed. Fully furnished, freplace, dishwasher, stereo, TV/ DVD, phone, spa, sauna, pool and tennis court. Linens and clean- ing fee. On shuttle route. Winter rate $100/night, summer rate $70/ night. Mike Greenup (805) 583- 8239 or cell (805) 338-9955. MAMMoTH SKI & RACQUET: Walk to Canyon Lodge. Studio loft 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, freplace, 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 snorkel- ing/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 toll- free or email: pmimaui@aol.com or visit: www.napilibaymaui.com MAUI CoNDo 1 AND 2 BED- RooMS. Centrally located on beautiful Maalaea Bay. Excellent swimming and snorkeling; white sandy beach. Minutes from golf, tennis, fshing, 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) 548- 5659 or (800) 336-2185. NICARAGUA SURF CoNDo - Enjoy UNREAL surf in a FRIEND- LY SAFE COUNTRY. Golf a new course and hang out by the pool. Walking distance to beach. 3 bed- room 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 vaca- tion 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, ping- pong, bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, large decks, and views. 1 small block to beach. (805) 241- 7221 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) 322- 7979 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, freplace, cable TV, micro- wave, 3 pools, jacuzzi, tennis, horses, 2 rest. (music and danc- ing), ride the waves, off-track bet- ting, golf nearby. 2-day min, $95 day. Midweek/weekly rates avail- able. 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 en- closed 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 wa k 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 pho- tos @ 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, freplace, 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 VACATIoN VEHIClES 2003 34 ITASCA SUNCRUISER BY WINNEBAGo. 2 slides, 8.1 Vortec Banks powered 9+ MPG. 37,000 miles. New tires, upgrades, & many extras. Garage stored - like new. Qualifes as a 2nd home. $52,000. Norm (928) 855-1074. AMERICA TRAVElER RV RENT- AlS - We rent motor homes and travel trailers. Special discount for Fire and Police. Check out our sales department. (661) 273-7479. MoToR HoMES FoR RENT: Several 2006 Class A 32 Foot Motor Homes, with Double Slide Outs, Fully Loaded, Free House- keeping Kit, Camping Kit, Discount Prices Starting at $150.00 to $180.00 per night. Serving family & friends of LAPD , LASD, IPD, OXPD, OX Fire, LA CO., LA City, Ski Clubs ask for our 25% off weekly rental rates. Visit us at www.so-calrv.com or call 661- 714-7689 or 661-297-2398. 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