Special Event at the Palladium

Los Angeles Fire Department 2011 Awards Luncheon

March 3, 2011
The Palladium in Hollywood
The celebration begins at 11:30AM

Don't miss this opportunity to join Los Angeles Fire Chief Millage Peaks and other dignitaries as the LAFD awards some of its most deserving firefighters. Every day, your Los Angeles Fire Department responds to more than 1,400 emergency calls. Every day, your Firefighters put their lives on the line. Each one of the members being recognized was part of a unique and life threatening incident.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a retired sworn member of the Department who exemplifies the true spirit of “Service to the Community” through his or her actions while on active duty and as a retired member.

MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD

The Medal of Valor is awarded to a sworn member who has demonstrated bravery at great personal risk to his or her own life, beyond a doubt and clearly above the call of duty, whether on or off duty.

MEDAL OF MERIT AWARD

The Medal of Merit is awarded to a sworn member, distinguished by performing an act where if not taken, would have resulted in serious injury or present imminent danger to life. The member must have demonstrated a conspicuous act of bravery with calculated personal risk to his or her own life. To qualify for the Letter of Special Commendation, any department member must perform an act during emergency or non-emergency conditions requiring initiative and/or ability worthy of recognition.

Presented by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

The mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation is to create partnerships to provide resources, programs and equipment that assist firefighters and paramedics in protecting life, property and the environment by enhancing their ability to maintain their tradition of service at the highest level.

Founded in 2010, the Fire Department Foundation has already funded equipment and technology for the LAFD. The foundation is led by a 15-member Board of Directors, businesspeople and community activists who volunteer their time and give generously of their philanthropic dollars to support the LAFD.

With the city budget in crisis, the need for the foundation’s support is great. Most of the city budget (96%) pays for salaries and benefits, leaving very little for all other expenses.

The safety of our city depends on a strong Fire Department. As we rely on them to protect us at work, at home, at school and at play, they should be able to depend on us for the support they need. They strive for preparedness and rapid response. When disaster strikes, as it inevitably will, we will turn to the Fire Department. Let’s be sure that they are ready.

At all times, every hour of every day, only 1,000 firefighters and paramedics are on duty. In 2010, the LAFD responded to more than 750,000 emergencies.

The foundation welcomes your participation and your tax deductible gifts. We also accept vehicle donations. Visit our website at www.supportlafd.org to learn more about the foundation and the wonderful men and women of the Los Angeles City Fire Department.