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April 01, 2007
Everyone Goes Home (alive) here on April 9
It is acknowledged that firefighting is a dangerous business. Every year, firefighters die protecting the lives and property of the citizens in their communities. And while safety and training reduce the frequency of fatalities and injuries, any loss is felt throughout the community.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial would like to acknowledge an important program entitled "Everyone Goes Home" - a series of firefighter safety initiatives. A series of training seminars is touring the country and arrives in Los Angeles on Monday, April 9. The program, to be hosted at the LAFD Museum and Memorial, is an important program for anyone on the job and those who share an interest in the fire service.
The program, which focuses on 16 key initiatives, is designed to great greater awareness of the dangers of fighting fire, and the steps that can be taken to minimize the risks associated with the job. It is also designed to empower every sworn member of any department to become an agent of change. Traditionally, active duty members would follow tradition and not "rock the boat" related to issues that might enhance safety or change existing department values. This program is designed to promote safety to the extent that should changes be required within any department, firefighters will have the courage and a mandate to speak up and to effect such changes. The program hopes to reduce fatalities by 50% within the coming five years.
We are honored that Helen Reiner Worthen, the mother of Eric Reiner, a Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic who died in the line of duty in March 1998, will join the program and offer some words to those assembled. The loss of firefighter Reiner, Michael D. McComb and Michael A. Butler, in addition to an 11-year old patient is still fresh in the minds of all LA Firefighters and Chief Officers. As such, Mrs. Worthen's visit is both welcomed and appreciated.
All members of the public are welcome to join us:
Monday, April 9, 2007
10:00 AM to Noon
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
1355 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
Posted by dbarrett at April 1, 2007 05:13 AM