2025 Firefighter’s Memorial Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) hosted the 2025 Firefighters’ Memorial Service at Department Headquarters in unincorporated East Los Angeles.

This annual memorial service pays tribute to fallen LACoFD team members as they are honored for their service, dedication, and bravery. This year, the names of the following members were added to the Department’s Memorial Wall to uphold their lives and legacies:

• Firefighter Andrew Pontious
• Firefighter Joseph Gandara
• Firefighter Specialist Ulysses Duran
• Firefighter Specialist William Lenzen
• Fire Captain Kenneth Renz

Family and friends joined Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone, the Executive Team, Los Angeles County Firefighters’ Memorial Committee, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1014, Association of Chiefs, and a host of LACoFD personnel to pay tribute.

“For each of them, being a firefighter was a calling, not just a job,” said Chief Marrone. “There is not a day that passes that we do not remember their brave deeds. Their names are not only etched in stone, but forever in our hearts and memories.”

The memorial concluded with the 108 names on the Memorial Wall read aloud, followed by a bell ring to symbolize their last alarm, and helicopter flyover.

9th Annual Memorial Ride

The 9th annual Firefighter Memorial ride will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This event benefits the Los Angeles County Firefighter Widows and Orphan Fund.

The event includes:

  • 2–3 hour scenic ride with a stop at Vincent Hill Station
  • Tri-tip lunch at Route 66 Classic Grill
  • Live Music
  • Live auction

Online Pre-registration:

$40 Rider ($20 passenger or lunch-only guest)

Day of Event: $45 Rider

($20 passenger or lunch-only guest)

For more information or to register, please visit www.FireHogsMC-LACOFD.org

2024 Firefighter’s Memorial Ceremony

 

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) was joined by the Los Angeles County Firefighters’ Memorial Committee, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1014, and the Los Angeles County Association of Chiefs for the 2024 Firefighters’ Memorial Service.

Held annually at the LACoFD Memorial Wall, this memorial pays homage to the life and legacy of brave, fallen members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As part of this years’ service, Fire Captain Arn Tretsven was formally memorialized and added to the Memorial Wall as a symbol of remembrance, respect, and gratitude for faithfully serving with bravery and distinction.

Each of the 103 names on the Memorial Wall were read followed by a bell ring to honor their memory.

“Today’s service is a reminder that for every fallen firefighter, there is a family that has also paid the price and they continue to mourn the loss of their loved one,” said Chief Marrone. “We hope as our Fire Department family you feel comfort and assurance in knowing that we are here to support you and will never forget your loved one, nor what they have done for us.

 

14th Anniversary of the Station Fire

Today, August 30, 2023, marks the 14-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of LACoFD Fire Captain Tedmund “Ted” Hall and Fire Fighter Specialist (FFS) Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones during the Station Fire in 2009.

Captain Hall and FFS Quinones were assigned to protect Camp 16. These two brave individuals made the ultimate sacrifice when Camp 16 was overrun. Their actions saved the lives of over 60 individuals who were also at Camp 16 during the fire.

To honor their lives and legacy, LACoFD personnel will join in an “All Call” at 5:00 p.m.

This moment of silence allows us to reflect on the great loss that has had a lasting impact on the Department.

While the years have passed, their sacrifice continues to inspire us all to be our best and watch over one another.

 

 

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2023 Firefighter’s Memorial Ceremony

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) honored fallen firefighters at its annual Firefighters’ Memorial Service at Department headquarters.

Each year, the LACoFD honors fallen first responders with a formal service.

Every name on the wall is read out loud, followed by the ringing of the bell in remembrance of their memory and legacy.

Fire Captain Steven McCann was added to the Firefighters’ Memorial wall this year.

Captain McCann passed away on February 9, 2022.

Family and friends of the fallen heroes joined Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone and the Executive Team to pay their respects.

The memorial service was live-streamed on the Department’s YouTube channel for all of those who were unable to attend in person.

Every year since 1988, the widows in the Family Support Group attend the event to honor their spouses.  They established the memorial wall project and the nonprofit Los Angeles County Firefighters’ Memorial Committee to allow them to pay tribute to the memory of the Department’s fallen firefighters.