It was a crazy and dangerous time for the LAFD during the April 29, 1992 Los Angeles Riots. On the 31st anniversary, we look back through the eyes of retired LAFD Captain II Rick Godinez. Watch as he remembers vividly the risks firefighters faced during the shootings, looting and fires. Plus, he shares a special story: The L.A. Riots baby. #LARiots #LosAngelesRiots #rodneyking #lafd
For the brave men and women of the LAFD, should anything ever happen to them during a lifetime of service, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund is here to fulfill their needs. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity founded more than a century ago, our organization is dedicated to helping the families of LAFD firefighters facing a serious crisis, such as being injured or killed in the line of duty.
The needs of firefighters are unique because the profession poses many dangers and consequences. Thanks to kind and generous contributions, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund makes a significant impact, providing assistance with items such as basic living expenses, health insurance premiums, durable medical equipment, and awarding memorial scholarships to children of firefighters who died while active duty. #givetoahero
