LAFD Receives Prestigious Pro Patria Award

LOS ANGELES - On August 30, 2012 the Los Angeles Fire Department proudly received the prestigious Pro Patria Award from the California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (CAESGR).

Los Angeles City Councilmembers Eric Garcetti (L) and Dennis Zine (R)
join Los Angeles Fire Chief Brian Cummings at the Pro Patria Award Luncheon

The award luncheon was held at the former Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center that now serves as the Fire Department's Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center.

The Pro Patria Award is presented annually by each Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Committee to the one employer in their state or territory who has provided the most exceptional support of our national defense through leadership practices and personnel policies that support their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.


In addition to those featured in the video above, more than 25 LAFD members both sworn and civilian also received awards, such as the Seven Seals Award, the Above and Beyond Award, and the Patriot Award at the well-attended ceremony.

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Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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