Valley View Events

JULY 02 Costansa Fire Station 84 Park

Dedication Ceremony Woodland Hills 04 INDEPENDENCE DAY Attend approved fireworks shows throughout Los Angeles at: www.safejuly4th.org 22 Special Olympics Banquet Odyssey Restaurant, Northridge 24 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony USC Coliseum

AUG 03 Glen S. Smith Helipad Dedication Downtown Los Angeles 3rd Street

11 LAPD/LAFD Days of Dialogue Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys Casa Esperanza, Panorama City 20 LAFD Recruit Class 15-02 Fire Station/Drill Tower 40 Academy Graduation San Pedro

LAFD Milestones in Your Community Retirements

Name Rank Location Community

Richard Denning Captain II Fire Station 73 Reseda

Benjamin Kuzichev Captain I Fire Station 97 Laurel Canyon/Mulholland

Sheldon McKowan Captain I Fire Station 60 North Hollywood

VALLEY View L A F D

Costansa Fire Station 84 Park Thanks to the Woodland Hills community, a vacant

firehouse weathering years of neglect has been

transformed into an incredible neighborhood park and

playground thanks to the efforts of Councilmember Bob

Blumenfield’s office. Costansa Fire Station 84 Park

includes a small glade, drought tolerant garden, and

most notably unique play equipment and benches

designed with a fire engine theme to pay homage to the

former firehouse and first responders.

Proudly serving the communities of: Arleta, Bell Canyon, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, City of San Fernando, Encino, Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, Noho Arts District, North Hills, North

Hollywood, Northridge, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Van Nuys, Warner Center, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills.

Response Data Operations Valley Bureau

2015 May/June All Incidents

Operational Response Time (From Station Notification to Time On-scene)

5 Minutes 28 Seconds

2014 Busiest Fire Station Districts (EMS Medical Incidents Only)

1. FS 89 North Hollywood 7070

2. FS 39 Van Nuys 6807

3. FS 60 North Hollywood 5547

4. FS 98 Pacoima 5516

5. FS 7 Panorama City 4771

6. FS 93 Tarzana 4216

7. FS 90 Van Nuys Airport 4135

8. FS 81 Panorama City 4090

9. FS 72 Canoga Park 4063

10. FS 73 Reseda 3875

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Battalion 10 Spotlight Fire Station and Community

39 Van Nuys 90 Van Nuys Airport

81 Panorama City 99 Beverly Glen

83 Encino 100 Lake Balboa

88 Sherman Oaks 109 Encino Hills

114 Van Nuys Airport Crash Rescue

84 On-Duty Personnel Daily

Captain McKowan with his family during his last shift.

For more info or a newsletter download:

Our New Assistant Bureau Commander Assistant Chief Trevor Richmond

It is our pleasure to introduce Trevor Richmond as the newly assigned Assistant Bureau Commander

for Operations Valley Bureau. Chief Richmond has

been with the LAFD for 27 years and brings a

diversity of fire department experiences.

Chief Richmond comes from the LAFD

Communications Center where he was responsible

for managing the 911 call center. During his career he has held the

ranks of Firefighter, Apparatus Operator, Captain I, Captain II and

Battalion Chief. His assignments have included nearly 3 years in the Fire

Chief’s Planning Section where he assisted in managing the daily

operations of the fire department.

(see Richmond on Page 2)

Issue 3 Operations Valley Bureau July/August 2015

BUREAU

COMMANDER

Deputy Chief Daryl Arbuthnott

ASSISTANT

BUREAU

COMMANDERS

Assistant Chief Trevor Richmond Andrew Fox Emile Mack

Gregory Reynar

TRAINING

OFFICER

Captain II Richard Fields

EMS OFFICER

Captain I

Danny Wu

OFFICE

4960 Balboa Blvd. Encino, CA 91316

818-728-9921 Office

818-728-9931 Fax

Email: lafd.valleybureau

@lacity.org

Proudly serving the communities of: Arleta, Bell Canyon, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, City of San Fernando, Encino, Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, Noho Arts District, North Hills, North Hollywood,

Northridge, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sylmar, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Van Nuys, Warner Center, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills.

Have Yourself a Safe Summer Remember in Los Angeles, it’s always swim season! By Deputy Chief Daryl Arbuthnott

One of the greatest joys of living in Los Angeles is

the beautful weather we enjoy during the summer

months. Unlike other parts of the country, we

never have to close our pools, drain our hot tubs

or stay away from the beach. We live in the land

of amazing weather and it is a convenient luxury,

but it also poses a danger because everyone who

lives in LA has year round access to recreational

swimming. This means everyone who lives in LA

needs to learn how to swim at an early age to help prevent drowning

from occurring.

In the movies people drown while screaming and splashing, but that

could not be further from the truth. Drowning is nearly silent and

children “drown without a sound”. Remember that water doesn’t have to

be deep to be dangerous, only enough to cover the mouth and nose to

prohibit breathing. With this in mind you should never leave children

unattended near water, and always have a safety fence around your

pool to protect your family and loved ones.

In the unfortunate incident where a drowning has occurred, there is no

more effective way of helping someone who has stopped breathing or

whose heart has stopped than with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Using a combination of the 911 emergency response system and CPR

can significantly increase the survival rate during any emergency—

especially residential drownings that are common during the summer

months. (see Safety on Page 2)

Have Yourself a Safe Summer [Page 1] New Assistant Bureau Commander A/C Trevor Richmond [Page 1]

LAPD/ LAFD Days of Dialogue [Page 2]

2015 Special Olympics World Games: Los Angeles [Page 2]

C.E.R.T. Refresher Training Page 3]

Dogs are Part of your Family [Page 3]

Battalion 10 Spotlight [Page 4]

Constansa Fire Station 84 Park Dedication [Page 4]

Response Data

2014 Busiest Fire Districts [Page 4]

LAFD Retirements in your Community [Page 4]

EVENTS CALENDAR [Page 4]

Costansa Fire Station 84

Park Dedication Ceremony 7/02

INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/04

Special Olympics Banquet 7/22

Glen S. Smith Helipad Dedication Ceremony 8/03

LAPD/LAFD Days of Dialogue 8/11

LAFD Recruit Class 15-02

Academy Graduation 8/20

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Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

On July 25th the 2015 Special Olympics World

Games kicked off with an amazing opening

ceremony and will feature 7000 athletes from

177 countries playing 25 sports over 9 days.

The San Fernando Valley was proud to host

soccer (7 on a side) at the Balboa Sports Center

in Encino. For more information and results:

www.la2015.org

LAPD/LAFD Days of Dialogue The Future of Policing

In an effort to ensure constructive civic engagement around the difficult issue of police violence, the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles is planning dialogues on

the “Future of Policing” through its Days of Dialogue program—marking the 50th

Anniversary of the Watts Rebellion. Beginning August 11, hundreds of people will

share their perspectives on how to rebuild trust between community and law

enforcement in a time when violent clashes seem to occur nearly every week.

Dialogue is discussion that aims to go beyond any one individual's understanding. In

dialogue, participants speak their own minds, while implicitly acknowledging that

their assumptions could be wrong and that other people may legitimately hold

differing opinions.

Together, we can impact policy and elicit real change. We urge you to participate in these dialogues with the Los Angeles Police and Fire

Departments as we discuss your public safety issues on Tuesday, August 11th:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital Casa Esperanza

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys 91405 14705 Blythe Street, Panorama 91402

LEARN CPR. GET THE APP. SAVE A LIFE.

Richmond (continued from page 1)

Chief Richmond received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola

Marymount University and a Master’s of Arts from the Naval Post Graduate School

in Harper’s Ferry West Virginia. He is published author having written several

articles on leadership in the fire service. Chief Richmond is active in the Homeland

Security community where he is often requested to discuss his research on fire

service leadership. Trevor lives in Thousand Oaks California with his wife Christine

and four children. When he not busy chasing his four kids around, he can be found

volunteering as a referee for his local AYSO soccer region. Over the last ten years

he has been active in the Valley community having attended and presented at

numerous neighborhood council meetings. We are excited to have Chief Richmond

as part of Valley Bureau Command Team and look forward to utilizing his talents.

Safety (continued from page 1)

Also, by becoming CPR-certified and using the free Pulsepoint application on your

smartphone you can assist others in need by locating nearby Automatic External

Defibrillators (AEDs) in the area. Below please find some resources that will keep

your family safe during the summer ahead:

American Heart Association – The American Heart Association has CPR classes

for individuals, groups, and communities. www.heart.org

American Red Cross – The American Red Cross has been reaching CPR for as

long as there has been CPR. You can also get certified in accompanying skills like

First Aid and AEDs. www.redcross.org

Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks – Swim lessons designed for kids and

their parents, with levels from the very beginning of water safety to advanced

swimming techniques. www.laparks.org

YMCA – Swim lessons for children and adults. www.ymcala.org

Fire Station 75 welcomes Greece at the Special Olympics

Banquet at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills

Operations Valley Bureau C.E.R.T. Refresher Training Strengthening Your Community Response

On Saturday June 27th, LAFD Operations Valley Bureau hosted our first ever Community Emergency Response

Team (CERT) Refresher Training. CERT is a program that provides the public with free all-risk, all-hazard

training. This event provided an opportunity for CERT members to refresh their knowledge by providing a skills

review in the morning followed by a simulated “Valley Earthquake” scenario in the afternoon requiring rescue,

treatment/transport, and fire suppression. The response to the event was amazing as enrollment for the 200

person event was filled to capacity in less than three days!

All CERT members complete a course designed to help you protect

yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an

emergency situation.

• CERT members receive 17½ hours (one day a week for seven

weeks) of initial training. The 7-week course is followed by full-day

biannual refresher drills, and an opportunity to assist the LAFD at

local incidents.

• CERT is provided free of charge within the city of Los Angeles to

anyone 18 or over.

• Classes are taught mornings, afternoons and evenings continually

throughout the year in locations all over Los Angeles.

To learn more about CERT and truly make a difference to your family

and community, please sign up for a CERT certification course at:

www.cert-la.com

Dogs are Part of Your Family Keep your dogs safe with these summer safety tips!

Watch out for heatstroke

Symptoms include panting, lethargy, drooling, fever, vomiting and collapse.

If you think your dog may have heatstroke, get to the vet ASAP.

Give your dog extra water

You will need to refill your dog’s water bowl more often on hot days.

Offer your dog several ways to cool off

Leave a fan on, add ice cubes to their water, or offer a cool treat.

Never leave your dog alone inside a car

Even with the windows cracked, the inside of your car can heat up to

over 120 degrees in a matter of minutes!

Take your walks in the morning or evening

The intense of heat of midday can overwhelm your dog during a walk

Don’t leave your dog alone outside for more than a few minutes

Even in the shade, a dog exposed to heat and humidity is at risk for

heatstroke.

Avoid hot sidewalks

Your dog’s paws can easily become burned on hot surfaces, including

pavement, blacktop and sand.

Brush your dog regularly

A clean, untangled coat can help ward off summer skin problems and help

your dog stay cool. Keep your dog’s fur at least one inch long to protect him

from the sun.

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