F I R E P R E V E N T I O N N E W S
Western Fire Chiefs Association Recognizes LAFD On August 25, 2015 The West Coast Fire Chief’s Association recognized and awarded the LAFD for its courage and commitment to leverage technology. The LAFD was presented with an “Innovation Award”. In the history of the West Coast Fire Chiefs Association, this award has only given once before. This award was accepted by Captain II, Matthew Gatewood on behalf of the LAFD.
Captain II Matthew Gatewood accepting award on behalf of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It is truly an award that symbolizes the trust of the Mayor, leadership of the Fire Chief, the vision of the Fire Marshal, a balanced partnership with Brycer, BOMA, the entire testing industry, and most importantly it represents the commitment and effort of the Fire Inspectors assigned to the High Rise Unit and personnel throughout the Bureau.
Milestones Fire Marshal Recognition of Excellence Awards Captain Duc Nguyen Inspector Carlos Morel Civilian Leticia Gonzalez Retirements
Promotions Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I Inspector I
Diego Estrada Gerald Durant Celeste Hill Daniel Liberto Brent Kneisler Johnny Gatlin Christopher Mittino Lizandro Moreno
Additions Battalion Chief Captain II Captain I Sr. Clerk Typist Clerk I Clerk Typist
Andrew Wordin Thomas Gikas Stacy Gerlich Rosa Ronquillo Silvia Pena Marlon Escalante
Industrial Commercial Section Quality Assurance Community Risk Reduction Unit Compliance Unit Accounting CUPA Public Assemblage Unit
Service Pins 30-Year Suzie Adamian - FPEA 25-Year Marcus Look - Industrial Hygienist Deborah Moreno - Sr. Clerk Typist Gabriela Padilla—Sr. Clerk Typist 20-Year Sandra Guerrero - Sr. Clerk Typist
Joseph Jackson Alexander Schroeck Patrick Killian
High Rise Unit Central Industrial Unit Brush Clearance Unit Valley Industrial Unit Valley Industrial Unit Central Industrial Unit Brush Clearance Unit Central Industrial Unit
15-Year Eva Bencomo - Principal Clerk Cassandra Guerra - Accounting Clerk 10-Year Elva Davila - Clerk Typist Eloy Luna - Eng. Geologist
Certifications The following individuals have completed courses from the State Fire Marshal Professional Certification Tracks.
Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C & 1D Martin Avila, Shane Bystrom, Kurt Corral, Gerald Durant, Diego Estrada, Johnny Gatlin, Frank Godoy, Steven Hamilton, Rene Herrera, Celeste Hill, Jeffrey Hudson, Brent Kneisler, Daniel Liberto, Derricke Lockhart, Dimitrius Lynch, Lance Mathews, Christopher Mittino, Lizandro Moreno, Aaron Mungaray, Erick Nieves, Brandi Pilato, David Riles, Bernard Sanchez, Mark Siddens, Man Sivaborvorn, Anthony Trejo, Lamoris Wilcher, Emile Williams
Customer Service
Mayor Garcetti defining his expectations of customer service
“A Culture of Customer Service is a Culture of Efficiency” 4
Los Angeles Fire Department
Inspector II Inspector I Inspector I