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Page 6 Los Angeles Firefighter May/June 2003 Saluting LAFD Members Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Frank Correa Antonio, TX and upon graduation as a flight nurse, began flying with the 68th aeromedical evacuation squadron based out of Norton AFB, CA. The unit moved to March Air Reserve Base in Riverside and became the 452nd aeromedical evacuation squadron. In the Air Force Frank has multiple duties, but his main job is as a flight nurse. This entails caring for the sick and injured during peace and war David Danielson on the A-Shift. After graduating from Drill Tower-40 in June 2002, he worked his Truckhouse at FS-12 on the C-Shift and then his Engine-house at FS-46 on the C-shift. David eagerly greeted each day as an L.A. City “rookie”, welcoming any and every challenge that might come his way with a desire to be one of LA City’s finest. In March of 2003, just three months shy of the end of his working as a paramedic and to start his career as a firefighter with Pismo Beach Fire Department. Still dedicating his time as a reservist, he began working for HCS-5 (Helicopter Combat Special Squadron-5), currently based out of NAS- North Island San Diego, flying as a crewchief on the Sikorsky HH-60 Seahawk (the Navy’s version of the Army Blackhawk). The HCS-5 “Firehawks” is a unique squadron, one of only 2 reserve squadrons in the NAVY that primarily trains for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Special Operations Support (SPECOP) for the US NAVY S.E.A.L. Teams and Joint Special Operations Forces with the Army, Airforce and Marines. Due to the nature of his training as a paramedic and experience working for LAFD, his Michael Contreras the house” and made it his mission to make sure his family was always taken care of. He is the backbone of this family… from being my right-handman, to being a father figure to his younger brother and sister, who he helped raise as his own. Even his career choices are another example of his extraordinary concern for others. As a teenager, Michael was a camp counselor to underprivileged youths in East Los Angeles times while they are being probation period, David command sought him out to where he grew up, to com- transported by airplane. This is received his mobilization develop the squadrons SAR ing of age as a Sailor in the similar to helicopter rescues, but the flights can go for hours and the planes can hold over 100 patients. These are big cargo planes that can be configured to carry a combination of seats and litters that can transport up to 212 patients. After 19 years serving in the USAFR, he has achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Frank met his wife Lisa in the Air Force unit where she was also a flight nurse. They’ve been married for 18 years. They have two daughters, Teresa and Leanna. Frank served during Desert Storm and Operation Restore orders from the U.S. Navy. David has served in the United States Navy for over 12 years. His 2 years on active duty were spent training as a Naval Aircrewman at the Naval Aircrew Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida; he then was accepted to train as a Rescue Swimmer at the Navy’s Rescue Swimmer School, also in Pensacola, where he was awarded the prestigious “Honorman” award. Upon achieving his Aircrew Wings, he went on to serve as an Aviation Systems Warfare Specialist, providing antisubmarine warfare skills in radar, sonar and magnetic anomaly Medical Technician Program, training Naval Corpsman to become Combat Aircrewmen. At present, David has been deployed to Southwest Asia with the HCS-5 “Firehawks” in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; his primary duties at the rank HM2 range from flying as a tactical helicopter crewchief, medical care for squadron personnel and Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC). David’s parents—Doug and Karen Danielson, his Brother’s—Greg and Michael, and his girlfriend Denise Comer would like you to know that he greatly appreciates the support U.S. Navy, to an E.M.T., to a R.N., who on weekends would assist the “Flying Doctors” to provide medical care to impoverished people in Mexico, to a Firefighter, who is now a Paramedic…all the while, still involved with the military as a Navy/Marine Corpsman. I have never known a time when my son has thought of himself before others. In my eyes, his service in Iraq is the ultimate example of Mikey taking care of us all. Although my sons absence has left me with a deep hole in my heart, an overwhelming sense of pride fills some of the void, but I don’t Hope in Somalia. He was detection from a helicopter offered by what he proudly think I shall be whole again deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in mid March and was not allowed to give his destination. Anyone wishing to contact Frank may write him at: Lt. Col. Frank Correa PO Box 8000 491 EAES/CC APO AE 09459-8000 platform. David transferred to the Naval Air Reserves in 1993, where he served for 3 more years with HC-85, flying on the Sikorsky SH-3 Seastallion, while returning to college and working as an EMT in Southern Orange County. In 1996, David graduated from Daniel Freeman Paramedic School and moved to San Luis Obispo, CA to begin calls his LAFD family. If you would like to contact him while he is deployed overseas, you can send email to: DAVID.DANIELSON@Salem. AF.MIL Or write to: David A. Danielson JSOAD-S / Unit # 10 APO AE 09855 until his safe return home. Sincerely, Hilda L. Magdaleno General Information - Michael Contreras Enlisted in the Navy at 18 years old Active Duty from 01-23-89 to 03-22-93 Served on the USS Forestal Hello Mr. Perry, Greetings from somewhere in Southwest Asia. I greatly appreciate that you have reached out to my family and have spoken through Denise in support of myself and fellow patriots who have temporarily departed their civilian lives and careers with LAFD to serve our country. I am greatly honored that you are considering publishing my bio in our firefighter newspaper. Below I have included an email that my father had written; hopefully this will aid in your reporting with the Los Angeles Firefighter. Again, thank you for your support. God bless, David A. Danielson Mail From the Danielson Family Subject: Our son, David, in the Gulf Dear friends and family, The events of 9/11, and now the war in Iraq, has most certainly changed our lives as Americans for years to come. In order to remain strong as a nation and preserve our freedoms and way of life, many sacrifices are being required of us all. For Karen and me it’s having our youngest son, David, 33 years old, sent to the Persian Gulf to fight in Operation Iraqi Freedom. David’s Navy Reserve Unit, HCS 5 Firehawks, is one of two Navy helicopter squadrons stationed at North Island, San Diego, that performs both Combat Search and Rescue and Special Warfare Support as their primary mission. You can learn more at their website: http://www.hcs5.navy.mil/ Also, click on the picture gallery and go to the aircrew photo. David is third in the front row from the front of the helicopter. We do not know for sure exactly where David has been stationed, but we do know he is a “rescuer” and we are humbled and awed by his courage. His experience and training in the Navy and as a paramedic and firefighter with LAFD has prepared him well for this assignment. I was fortunate enough to be in San Diego before he shipped out and got to spend a very short evening with him. We hugged fiercely as he assured me, “Hey, dad, this war stuff isn’t any more dangerous than me being an LAFD paramedic in the gang ravaged areas of Watts or the Crenshaw District. I just don’t know how I will react if I have to patch up someone I know.” He is the best of the best. David’s mailing address and e-mail is: David A. Danielson JSOAD - S / Unit # 10 APO AE 09855 david.danielson@salem.af.mil Please remember our son and his wonderful lady, Denise, and our family, in your thoughts and prayers as we await his safe return at the end of this conflict. David’s proud father, Doug Danielson (CV-59), then attended Naval Hospital Corpsman School and Field Medical Service School Awards: Sea Service Deploy Ribbon - 07-06-90 .45 Cal Pistol (Sharp Shooter) - 07/92 National Defense Service Medal - 08/09/92 Humanitarian Service Medal (Operation GTMO) 03/17/92 Released from active duty on 03/22/93 Accomplishments as a Reservist: Completed Airborne Course - 06/30/95 USMC Marine Reserve Force FMF USMCR Gold Wing Certificate - 06/21/96 University of Texas-Medical Branch. Completed Course for Driver Medical Tech. - 07/27/96 Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Co. - Completed MC- 5 Transition Course - 07/17/98 Received Navy and Marine Corps. Achievement Medal - 05/15/98 Selected as Reserve Sailor of the Year for professional achievement in performance of his duties as a Platoon Corpsman assigned to detachment 4th Force Reconnaisance Co. As Hospital Corpsman 2nd class completed basic reconnaissance training at expeditionary warfare training in San Diego, CA Second Class Petty Officer - Leadership course at Naval Aviation Schools - 09/21/01 Attended PCC, Rio Hondo, ELAC, San Diego State As an RN worked at California Hospital, White Memorial Hospital, LA County USC Medical Center, and St. Joseph Hospital Currently employed by LAFD - Graduated Fire Dept. Academy on 06/09/00 Completed course in Theory & Practice of Emergency Medical - 07/18/02 Technician-Paramedic. Assigned to Fire Station 13-B until his reserve unit was activated and deployed Mailing Address: HM2 Michael Contreras I-MHG 1st Force Recon Co. 9th Plt. UIC 43616 FPO AP 96613-3616 Editor’s note: We would like to thank Captain II Daren Palacios from the Planning Section and Captain II Dave Thompson, EMS Liaison Officer, for their assistance in gathering the information on our activated military personnel. Without their help we would not have been able to pay proper tribute to our brothers serving in the armed forces...Jim Perry
May/June 2003 Los Angeles Firefighter Page 7 Serving in the Military Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 78 LAFD Members in the Military Reserve (*activated) Joe Robles, Jr. will complete the course and are identified by the maroon beret they wear. At the outbreak of the Iraqi war there were less than 300 P.J’s in the armed forces. Joe has additional training for the purpose of supporting Army Delta Force units. Joe comes from a family with a long history of military service. He has two brothers also in the Air National Guard. Ray (currently a rookie with the LAFD) Air Aerial Port Sgt. And Jim a first lieutenant flying C-130’s. Both are stationed at Pt. Magu in Oxnard, Ca. Joe Robles, Sr. is an LAFD Fire Captain stationed at FS 84, “A” Platoon. He served 3 1/2 years active duty, of which 21 months were in Vietnam and 21 years in the Air National Guard. Both Joe’s carry the name of an uncle killed in action in Sicily during WWII. Joe’s grandfather Conrad Robles served in the Army. He was a B-25 gunner who was shot down in Burma and escaped a Japanese prisoner camp in 1943. Joe’s other grandfather served in the Army and was in the third wave that landed in Normandy during WWII and fought all the way to Berlin. Joe’s uncle served in the Air Force in Vietnam. Joe’s grandmother started crying at the outbreak of the Iraqi war. She was told, “don’t worry, Joey will be ok.” Her reply was, “I went four years without seeing my husband, two years without seeing my son, and now God only knows how long I’ll go without seeing my grandson. The price of freedom is high.” For those wishing to Email Joe Robles, Jr.: bean4228@ msn.com. Or write him at: Joe Robles Jr. / SRA 129th ERQS/ONW APO/AE 09396 Rudy Santiago In 1968 Rudy joined the U.S. Navy where he was assigned to the U.S.S. Sommers for four years. The Sommers was instrumental in providing missile support to our ground troops in Viet Nam. Rudy and his lovely wife Kathy were married in 1970. Soon after he was sent to do another six months tour of duty in Southeast Asia (Nam). The Santiago’s have two children, Mike age 30, and Elizabeth, 26. Rudy was honorably discharged from the Navy and joined the LAFD in April 1975. His fire department family knows Rudy from his many years as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association. Rudy is also responsible for the LAFD Color Guard. Due to his dedication and persistence, the Color Guard has proudly represented the City of Los Angeles in the New York, Colorado and Washington, D.C. 9/11 Memorial Services. Ten years ago, after the Gulf War, the call to duty struck Rudy again. He re-enlisted as a Reserve in the U.S. Navy where he was assigned to the Seabee Unit, NCFSU-2 based in Port Hueneme, CA and rapidly promoted to Chief Petty Officer. With his level head and maturity, he is a valued leader and team member of the NCFSU-2. The Unit was activated in October 2002 and deployed to Kuwait on February 20, 2003. The last we heard from Rudy, “All is well and no news is good news.” Rudy’s family and friends are extremely proud of him for his unselfish desire to serve his country. “God Speed and fair winds, Rudy.” Anyone wishing to contact Rudy may write him at: EOC Rudy Santiago NCFSU-2 APO-AE09855 LAST FIRST MI TITLE Assigment Branch ADAME JUAN C FIREFIGHTER II FS 002 Navy NONACTIVE ARMENDARIZ RUBEN A FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Navy ACTIVE ASCENCIO ARTHUR J FIREFIGHTER III FS 005 Navy ACTIVE BEVERLY SHELDON K FIREFIGHTER II FS 020 National Guard NONACTIVE BONNER MICHAEL P FIREFIGHTER II FS 001 Air Force NONACTIV BROWN FRANK FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Army NONACTIVE BRUMBACH ELWYN H FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE CAMPBELL MICHAEL A FF II/PM CERT. FS 064 Navy NONE CARTER SCOTT W FF III/PM CERT. FS 066 National Guard ACTIVE *CONTRERAS MICHAEL L FF III/PM CERT. FS 013-MILITARY Navy ACTIVE CORDARO KENNETH W FIREFIGHTER III PM TRAINING Army ACTIVE *CORREA FRANK J FF / LEAD PARAMEDIC FS 010-MILITARY Air Force ACTIVE *DANIELSON DAVID A FF II/PM CERT. FS 046-MILITARY Navy ACTIVE ESCOBAR FREDDY APPARATUS OPERATOR FS 070 Marine NONACTIVE FERRER JOHN P FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Air Force NONACTIVE FIDO JERRY V ENGINEER FS 019 Air Force NONACTIVE FLORES JR PABLO P FIREFIGHTER II FS 096 Marine NONACTIVE FOGELMAN ROBERT A FF/LEAD PARAMEDIC (SF-5P) FS 087 National Guard ACTIVE FRANCO JESSE H FIREFIGHTER III FS 088 Navy ACTIVE FUSILLO VINCENT E FIREFIGHTER III FS 089 Marine RETIRED GARZA DIONISIO L FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Army NONACTIVE GASSLER CHRISTIAN D FF II/PM CERT. FS 060 Navy NONACTIVE GOLDSTEIN DERRICK S FF III/PM CERT. FS 009 Army NONACTIVE GOMEZ ROBERT FIREFIGHTER II FS 039 Navy NONACTIVE GONZALEZ RUBEN FIREFIGHTER III FS 048 Navy ACTIVE GUERRERO MIGUEL A FIREFIGHTER II FS 055 Marine ACTIVE GUTIERREZ STEPHEN L CAPTAIN II FS 011 Army NONACTIVE HARKINS JAMES W FF / LEAD PARAMEDIC DIAST PREP National Guard ACTIVE HAZARD WILLIAM F ENGINEER FS 091 National Guard ACTIVE HERNANDEZ MANUEL E INSPECTOR I WEST P A Marine ACTIVE HIGGINBOTHAM ALAN E CAPTAIN I OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE HINOJOSA ROBERT G FIREFIGHTER II FS 100 Marine ACTIVE HOLLOWAY JOHN S CAPTAIN I OCD - DISPATCH Marine NONACTIVE HOPKINS SHAWN J FF II/PM CERT. FS 104 Navy ACTIVE JACINTO ARTURO R CAPTAIN I FS 024 Army RETIRED KELLERS II JOHN W FF II/PM CERT. FS 060 Navy NONACTIVE KELLY ADONIS L FIREFIGHTER III FS 092 Army ACTIVE LANIER CARL E FF / LEAD PARAMEDIC FS 095 Navy RETIRED LEWIS HOWARD P FF III/PM CERT. AIR OPS Army RETIRED LITTLEFIELD JAMES D CAPTAIN I OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE LORE JEFFREY E FIREFIGHTER I DTFHRECRUT Marine NONACTIVE LOYD JOHN W FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Army RETIRED MACKAY DONALD W FF / LEAD PARAMEDIC OCD - DISPATCH Air Force NONACTIVE MARTINEZ JOHN W BATTALION CHIEF OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE MCCRACKEN MARK G FF II/PM CERT. FS 035 Navy ACTIVE MURRAY KENNETH D CAPTAIN I OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE NARANJO ERNESTO L FIREFIGHTER III FS 009 Navy ACTIVE NAVARRO ANTHONY J FIREFIGHTER III FHMTC DT-STAFF Marine ACTIVE NAVARRO DAVID A FIREFIGHTER III FS 027 Marine ACTIVE NEALY MICHAEL R INSPECTOR I WEST P A Air Force RETIRED NELSON ROBERT W ENGINEER FS 001 Air Force NONACTIVE NORMIS STEVEN M INSPECTOR I HIGH-RISE Air Force ACTIVE OLSEN RAYMOND A BATTALION CHIEF TECH SECT Navy RETIRED PORCHE KEENAN FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Air Force NONACTIVE REED EDWARD J FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Marine NONACTIVE RICE ERIC W FIREFIGHTER II FS 039 Air Force NONACTIVE ROBERTS JOHN T FIREFIGHTER I DTFHRECRUT Air Force NONACTIVE *ROBLES, JOE JR PROBATIONARY FF Military Air National Guard ACTIVE ROBLES JOE R CAPTAIN I FS 084 National Guard ACTIVE ROGERS BENNETT P FF III/PM CERT. FS 019 Marine NONACTIVE ROZENDAL RICHARD W CAPTAIN I ACCOUNTING Coast Guard ACTIVE SAIDAT DAWN M FIREFIGHTER II FS 068 Navy ACTIVE SANCHEZ ROMAN G FIREFIGHTER II FS 087 Navy NONACTIVE *SANTIAGO RODOLFO APPARATUS OPERATOR FS 090-MILITARY Air Force ACTIVE SCARVERS CATHLEEN R FF III/PM CERT. OCD - DISPATCH Navy NONACTIVE SKUBIK ARTHUR W FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Marine NONACTIVE SMITH COLIN A FF III/PM CERT. FS 077 Army INACTIVE SOMERS THOMAS P CAPTAIN I OCD - DISPATCH Marine NONACTIVE SPENCER CHRISTOPHE W FIREFIGHTER II FS 039 Navy NONACTIVE STAPLES WILLIAM J FIREFIGHTER III FS 080 Marine RETIRED STEINBACHER ROBERT D FF III/PM CERT. AIR OPS National Guard NONACTIVE STEPHENSON MICHAEL P FIREFIGHTER III FS 112 Navy ACTIVE TRUIN YORK T FIREFIGHTER III FS 075 National Guard ACTIVE VARGAS CARLOS FIREFIGHTER III OCD - DISPATCH Marine NONACTIVE VASQUEZ ADRIAN FIREFIGHTER II FS 058 National Guard ACTIVE WARD DENNIS M FIREFIGHTER III FS 090 National Guard ACTIVE WOLD CHEROMEE B FIREFIGHTER III ACCOUNTING Army NONACTIVE BISSETT CRAIG R HEAVY DUTY EQUIP MECH HEAVY SHP2 Navy NONACTIVE WEAVER DUSTY D CLERK TYPIST FHMTC DT-STAFF Navy NONACTIVE
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