This July, Assistant Chief John Drake will be replacing Chief Richmond as the Assistant Bureau Commander for Operations Valley Bureau. Chief Drake has over 30 years of experience with the LAFD and brings with him a wealth of Department knowledge. Chief Drake recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and was temporarily assigned to Operations Central Bureau. In addition, due to Chief Emile Mack’s retirement in June Assistant Chief Patrick Butler will transition over to Operations Valley Bureau as a 24 hour platoon duty Assistant Chief. Chief Butler previously held the position of Assistant Bureau Commander for Operations West Bureau and has over 26 years of experience with the LAFD. We look forward to working with Chiefs Drake and Butler, and utilizing their experience to manage Valley Bureau operations. PRESERVING BUREAU OBJECTIVES I am excited to be taking over the responsibility for the LAFD Operations Valley Bureau as Chief Arbuthnott’s successor. I look forward to working with all partners in public safety in an effort to make our service better. I am confident that our continued progress, consistent with the Fire Chief’s strategic plan, will position us for success. Our team has been built with some of the most highly qualified members our department has to offer. I am certain that we have the right team in place to get things done. My vision for fire department service in the Valley includes a commitment to making certain that in every case, people calling 911 will get a dedicated and professional employee. I am eager to work with our community leaders to find ways to work collaboratively towards common interests. Over the next year I will launch several initiatives that will focus on the improvement of service both internally and externally. These initiatives will involve contemporary approaches to leadership, community involvement and administrative effectiveness. Thank you for your interest in Operations Valley Bureau and I look forward to working with you in the future. I SSUE SSUE SSUE 9 OPERATIONS PERATIONS PERATIONS VALLEY ALLEY ALLEY BUREAU UREAU UREAU JUL UL UL/A /A /AUG UG UG 2016 2016 2016 Proudly serving: 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, Panorama City, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sunland/Tujunga, Sylmar, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Tujunga, Universal City, Van Nuys, Warner Center, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills. BUREAU COMMANDER DEPUTY CHIEF Trevor Richmond ASSISTANT BUREAU COMMANDERS ASSISTANT CHIEF Patrick Butler John Drake Andrew Fox Gregory Reynar TRAINING OFFICER CAPTAIN II Richard Fields EMS OFFICER CAPTAIN I Danny Wu OFFICE 4960 Balboa Blvd. Encino, CA 91316 818-728-9921 818-728-9931 Fax lafd.valleybureau @lacity.org LAFD Valley VALLE VALLE VALLEY Vie ie iew L A F D NEW CHIEF’S MESSAGE NEW CHIEF’S MESSAGE NEW CHIEF’S MESSAGE Not including boating incidents, on average about 10 people die from drowning every day in the United States, according to Injury Facts 2016, the annual statistical report on unintentional injuries produced by NSC. SWIMMERS SHOULD KEEP A FEW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN MIND: • If you don’t know how to swim take lessons • Never swim alone • Learn CPR and rescue techniques • Ensure the body of water matches your swimming skill level • If you do get caught in a current, don't try to fight it; stay calm and float with it, or swim parallel to the shore until you can swim free • Swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard • Don't push or jump on others • Don't dive in unfamiliar areas • Never drink alcohol when swimming Please see Drowning continued on Page 2 SUMMER SAFETY SUMMER SAFETY DROWNING It Can Happen in an Instant! NEW BUREAU STAFF New Bureau Commander Deputy Chief Trevor Richmond Patrick Butler John Drake
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This July, Assistant Chief John Drake will be
replacing Chief Richmond as the Assistant
Bureau Commander for Operations Valley
Bureau. Chief Drake has over 30 years of
experience with the LAFD and brings with him
a wealth of Department knowledge. Chief
Drake recently promoted to the rank of
Assistant Chief and was temporarily assigned
to Operations Central Bureau. In addition, due
to Chief Emile Mack’s retirement in June
Assistant Chief Patrick Butler will transition over
to Operations Valley Bureau as a 24 hour
platoon duty Assistant Chief. Chief Butler
previously held the position of Assistant Bureau
Commander for Operations West Bureau and
has over 26 years of experience with the LAFD.
We look forward to working with Chiefs Drake
and Butler, and utilizing their experience to
manage Valley Bureau operations.
PRESERVING BUREAU OBJECTIVES
I am excited to be taking over the responsibility for the LAFD Operations
Valley Bureau as Chief Arbuthnott’s successor. I look forward to working with
all partners in public safety in an effort to make our service better. I am
confident that our continued progress, consistent with the Fire Chief’s
strategic plan, will position us for success. Our team has been built with some
of the most highly qualified members our department has to offer. I am
certain that we have the right team in place to get things done. My vision
for fire department service in the Valley includes a commitment to making certain that in every
case, people calling 911 will get a dedicated and professional employee. I am eager to work with
our community leaders to find ways to work collaboratively towards common interests. Over the
next year I will launch several initiatives that will focus on the improvement of service both internally
and externally. These initiatives will involve contemporary approaches to leadership, community
involvement and administrative effectiveness. Thank you for your interest in Operations Valley
Bureau and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Proudly serving: 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,
Panorama City, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Sunland/Tujunga, Sylmar, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Tujunga, Universal City, Van Nuys, Warner Center, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills.
BUREAU COMMANDER DEPUTY CHIEF
Trevor Richmond
ASSISTANT
BUREAU
COMMANDERS
ASSISTANT CHIEF Patrick Butler
John Drake
Andrew Fox
Gregory Reynar
TRAINING
OFFICER
CAPTAIN II Richard Fields
EMS OFFICER
CAPTAIN I Danny Wu
OFFICE 4960 Balboa Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
818-728-9921
818-728-9931 Fax
lafd.valleybureau
@lacity.org
LAFD Valley
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NEW CHIEF’S MESSAGENEW CHIEF’S MESSAGENEW CHIEF’S MESSAGE
Not including boating incidents, on average
about 10 people die from drowning every day in
the United States, according to
Injury Facts 2016, the annual
statistical report on unintentional
injuries produced by NSC.
SWIMMERS SHOULD KEEP A FEW SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS IN MIND:
• If you don’t know how to swim take lessons
• Never swim alone
• Learn CPR and rescue techniques
• Ensure the body of water matches your
swimming skill level
• If you do get caught in a current, don't try to
fight it; stay calm and float with it, or swim
parallel to the shore until you can swim free • Swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard
The Los Angeles Fire Department reminds you that all fireworks, even
“safe and sane” ones remain
ILLEGAL in the City of Los Angeles!
Those who use, possess, or transport any type of firework in Los Angeles
may be subject to criminal prosecution or worse yet—painful and debilitating
injuries or even death.
This year join firefighters and their families at a Public Fireworks Show—the safest and most enjoyable way to celebrate our nation’s independence.
To find a professional show visit:
www.safejuly4th.org
Remember that when clearing your brush, safety is very important. In recent years
many brush fires have started by homeowners attempting to clear their brush. Many
times, the sparks produced from metal blades on motorized equipment have
accidentally started fires.
The following are simple guidelines for homeowners to follow to clear their brush safely:
• Always have a water source readily available. A water extinguisher, garden hose or a
few buckets of water.
• Avoid clearing brush during the peak temperatures of the day, between 11:00 am and
3:00 pm and on days when a Red Flag Alert* has been declared by the Fire
Department.
• Only use properly maintained motorized equipment and have a spark arrester when
required.
• Do not refuel motorized equipment while motor is running. Use approved fuel-
dispensing containers only.
• Always make sure the hot exhaust on any motorized equipment is clear of any
vegetation. (grasses, weeds, shrubs)
• Do not use metal blades on weed whackers/whips. Use nylon line or plastic blades
instead.
• Always wear safety glasses and gloves. Hard hats and dust masks are recommended.
Thank you for clearing your hazardous vegetation and making your community a
safer place. For additional information, please contact the Brush Clearance Unit at
(800) 994-4444, or visit our website at lafd.org/fire-prevention/brush
*Red Flag weather days refer to certain weather conditions that can cause a wild-land fire to start and to spread rapidly. These conditions generally exist when the winds exceed 25 mph and relative humidity is below 15%
CANINE SEARCH TEAM FUNDRAISER Blue Dog Tavern Memorial Day BBQ
LAFD Search Dogs Riggs, Faith, and Veya
To request LAFD resources at public events (community fairs, school visits, etc.) , please send an email to [email protected] with the details of your event (date, time and duration, location, etc.). As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.
EVENTSEVENTSEVENTS
Daryl Arbuthnott Retirement July 13 Operations Valley Bureau
Deputy Chief Daryl Arbuthnott is recognized by Councilmembers Nury Martinez and Paul Krekorian, Fire
Commissioners Rebecca Ninburg and Andrew Glazier, and the LAFD Command and Operations Valley Bureau
Staff for his 36 years of service to the City of Los Angeles at the City Council meeting on June 28, 2016.