FI R E PR EVENTION NEWS 4th Quarter / Issue
Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bureau
Message from the Fire Marshal
Our Vision, Mission and Motto of Fire Prevention
October 2015
In This Issue
By Deputy Chief, John Vidovich
The Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bureau is committed to the safety and well‐being of the public we serve and strives for excellence and professionalism. Our employees continue to maintain a can‐do attitude and I appreciate everyone’s hard work. Our new vision and motto will guide us with humility in providing excellence service to our customers.
BUREAU COMMANDER Deputy Chief John Vidovich
ASSISTANT BUREAU COMMANDER Assistant Chief Kwame Cooper
Section Commander Battalion Chief Metro Rail Michael Thomas
Section Commander Battalion Chief Industrial Commercial Andrew Wordin
Section Commander Battalion Chief Public Safety Jerome Boyd
Section Commander Battalion Chief Fire Development Services Ernest Bobadilla
Section Commander Manager CUPA Section Anna Olekszyk
OFFICE 213-978-3570 Office 213-978-3516 Fax
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Our Vision Advocating and enforcing effective fire prevention practices and life safety prepared‐ ness through community risk reduction for a safer Los Angeles Our Mission The mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau is to be the most effective advocates and educators for fire prevention and life safety preparedness in the Na‐ tion by: Promoting a high level of professionalism for our employees.
Message from the Fire Marshal [Page 1] Safety Messages Brush [Page 1] Smoke Alarms [Page 2]
Fire Prevention Week [Page ]
Community Risk Reduction Unit [Page 3]
Developing positive advocacy type relationships with our customers. Ensuring fair enforcement of the fire code and applicable life safety laws. Implementing more educational and effective life safety inspection methods. Supporting emergency service response and teamwork with all stakeholders. Our Motto
West Coast Fire Chief’s Recognizes LAFD [Page 4]
Milestones [Page 4]
Fire Prevention the Key to Saving Lives and Property
Brush Clearance Safety Message Safety Tips For Home Owners Always have water source readily available.
EVENTS CALENDAR
October 4-10, 2015 Fire Prevention Week
Always wear safety glasses and gloves. Only use properly maintained motorized equipment while motor is running.
October 22, 2015 FPB FireStat
Do Not refuel motorized equipment while motor is running. Do Not use metal blades on weed wacker's/whips. Use nylon line or plastic. Avoid clearing brush during peak temperatures of the day, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on days when a Red Flag alert has been declared by the Fire Department. Thank you for clearing your hazardous vegetation and making your community a safer place. For additional information please contact the Brush Clearance Unit at (800) 994‐4444 or visit our website at lafd.org/brush.
Los Angeles Fire Department
November 14, 2015 Retirement Dinner Captain d’ Lisa Davies