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Winterlit Workshop 

(1) Santa arrives on a Santa Monica fire truck to the Annual PAL Winterlit Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 19, 2009. (2) Santa Monica Police Chief, Timothy J. Jackman, and Fire Chief Jim Hone flip pancakes during PAL's Winterlit Workshop. (3) Santa Monica Fire Chief Jim Hone helps Nia Larssen, 5, down from the stage after receiving a gift from Santa. (4)  PAL volunteers serve pancakes during PAL's annual Winterlit Workshop on Saturday, December 19, 2009.

Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 12:01AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

HOLIDAY LUNCH

(1) Santa Monica Police Captain Alex Padilla serves officer John Gallagher during the Police and Fire Departments Holiday Luncheon and Food Drive at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. (2) Santa Monica Police Chief Jim Hone serves Sergeant Hernandez during the holiday luncheon. (3) Santa Monica Police Officer Jacob Holloway tells Santa what he want for Christmas during Police and Fire Departments Holiday Luncheon. (4) Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments personnel and volunteers eat during Police and Firefighter Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:02AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

HOUSE FIRE

Santa Monica Fire Department fights a house fire at 1334 Ashland and Euclid on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.
Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 12:01AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SWEARING-IN

(top) Santa Monica Fire Chief  Walter Shirk pins the new badge on  Fire Communications Operator J. Walker as SMFD Chief Jim Hone looks on during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Fire Communications Supervisor and 7 new Fire Communications Operators at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (above) The Santa Monica Fire Department's newest personnel pose for a portrait after swearing-in  at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (left to right) Fire Communications Operators J. Walker, Jena Thyzel, Herbie Sirota, Dina Salazar, Janine Pruett, Anna King, Letictia Elder and Fire Communications Operator Supervisor Shannon Cornman.

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 08:11PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

BARK 10-4

Santa Monica Paramedic Firefighter  Nick Jones  (top)  and SMFD Firefighter Tyler McElvaney (above) apply a Pet Oxygen Mask to Biscuit, a twelve year-old Whippet, during a press conference at the Santa Monica Fire Department announcing National Fire Safety Month and the launch of “BARK 10-4,”  a campaign by Bark Buckle UP, to help fire departments nationwide obtain much needed pet oxygen masks. These masks work with dogs, cats and other animals. Annually, an estimated half million pets are affected by fires in the United States and more than 40,000 pets die each year due to smoke inhalation. With the right equipment, police, fire and emergency medical service (EMS) rescuers can often save a pet's life. Losing a pet in a house fire can be a devastating experience for a family member. More then 30,000 Fire Departments and EMT offices are located nationwide and most of those have more then one Fire Truck per station.  The “Bark 10-4” Campaign was created with the goal of getting a Pet Oxygen Mask on board every fire truck in the country by encouraging the public to sponsor the purchase of Pet Oxygen Masks for their local fire departments.  A $25 sponsorship ensures that one mask can be purchased for a fire department; a $65 sponsorship buys a mask set, which includes a small, medium and large mask.

 

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11:59AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

St. Baldrick's 

(top) Vidal Sassoon Academy stuedent  Alex Jaffe shaves the head of Santa Monica Fire Captain Mike McElvaney at Barney's Beanery  during  St. Baldrick's Day on Thursday, September 24, 2009. (center) Santa Monica Firefighters Frank Evaro (left) and Tyler McElvney get their head shaved by Vidal Sassoon Academy students during  the fundraiser. (above) Santa Monica Fire Marshal Jim Glew (left) and SMFD Captain Jeff Connor  get their head shaved by Vidal Sassoon Academy students during a St. Baldrick's Day. 

St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.

How it all started. In 1999, Tim Kenny challenged friends, John Bender and Enda McDonnell to find a way to give back to society. These three reinsurance executives turned their industry's St. Patrick's Day party into a benefit for kids with cancer. What could they do to really turn the heads - and the wallets - of their colleagues?  John suggested shaving Enda's head since kids typically lose their hair during cancer treatment. "People will gladly pay to see you bald, Enda!" Never one to miss an opportunity, Enda replied, "I will if you will," and St. Baldrick's was born.  The three planned to raise "$17,000 on the 17th," recruiting 17 colleagues to raise $1,000 each to be shorn. Instead, the first St. Baldrick's.
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 02:27PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

NICE CUT

Santa Monica Firefighter Walter Patton's boys, Myles Patton, 6, and his brother Connor, 2, get their head shaved by Vidal Sassoon Academy students Jennifer Himler (left) and Alissa Bachelier (right) at Barney's Beanery  during a St. Baldrick's fundraiser on Thursday, September 24, 2009. St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family. How it all started: In 1999, Tim Kenny challenged friends, John Bender and Enda McDonnell to find a way to give back to society. These three reinsurance executives turned their industry's St. Patrick's Day party into a benefit for kids with cancer. What could they do to really turn the heads - and the wallets - of their colleagues?  John suggested shaving Enda's head since kids typically lose their hair during cancer treatment. "People will gladly pay to see you bald, Enda!" Never one to miss an opportunity, Enda replied, "I will if you will," and St. Baldrick's was born.  The three planned to raise "$17,000 on the 17th," recruiting 17 colleagues to raise $1,000 each to be shorn. Instead, the first St. Baldrick's event, held on March 17, 2000, raised over $104,000!
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 02:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

911 Remembrance Ceremony

(TOP) Santa Monica Fire Paramedic Jason Walker lowers the flag to half mast during the 911 Remembrance Ceremony at SMFD headquarters on Friday, September 11, 2009. (ABOVE)  Santa Monica Fire Chief Jim Hone addresses his department during the 911 Remembrance Ceremony. "This is a special day for our nation and our public safety agencies.  A day where the importance or impact will not diminish in the years to come," he said.  The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. and in Shanksville, Pa. resulted in the deaths of more than 2,700 people.  Of those killed, 343 were FDNY Firefighters.  In recognition of those who perished on that tragic day, the Santa Monica Fire Department will annually conduct a brief and solemn remembrance ceremony consistent with the International Association of Fire Chief's recommended protocols.

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 07:45AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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