July 9 - 15, 2023
celebrityq&a
BY JAY BOBBIN
Captain Stan Maloof OF LA FIRE & RESCUE ON NBC
Steve Harvey hosts “Celebrity Family Feud”
Q: How did you feel about the way that the firefighters you supervise dealt with having cameras around them constantly during the filming of “LA Fire & Rescue”? A: I was very proud of all of them. It’s not an easy thing to do, to invite somebody into your home like that and agree to be filmed every moment of every day. And not only in our “home,” but also on our emergency responses and medical calls. They’re filming every step we’re taking, so we’ve got to be on our game 100 percent of the time. Otherwise, you’re going to look silly. That level of pressure, on top of an already pressure-filled situation, can be stressful … and everybody handled it professionally. Q: Are you glad to have other California firehouses besides the one you were with at the time (Palmdale) showcased by the series? A: Absolutely. The Los Angeles County Fire Department is unique in its ability to offer so many different experiences to firefighters. It’s one of the only departments where you can fight a wildfire, work on a boat, work on a helicopter, work in a high-rise — it’s got everything to offer to a fireman, and not many departments are able to do that. The producers of the series were able to capture a lot of the differences and uniqueness. Q: Though you worked in the world of finance previously, you come from a family of firefighters, since that also has been the profession of your twin brother and your father (both named Steve). Does that give you special pride in doing your job? A: It’s an honor to be able to serve, and we’re just trying to make everybody proud.
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