The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) held a promotional ceremony on October 24, 2024, to honor recently promoted personnel.
The event took place at the Canyon Country Community Center in Santa Clarita, California.
Family, friends, and colleagues joined the LACoFD Executive Team to support 16 honorees as they received new badges and identification cards from Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone.
As reported by LACoFD, the ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of team members across several departments, acknowledging their contributions to the organization and their new roles.
Chief Marrone led the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of dedication and service in each promoted position.
The personnel recognized at the ceremony were promoted from various departments within the LACoFD, showcasing the diversity of roles that support the department’s operations.
The Executive Bureau welcomed Yvette Guereque as a newly promoted Senior Secretary III, while the Leadership and Professional Standards Bureau included promotions for Elizabeth Mercado as Management Analyst, Anna Maria Kerechuk as Secretary III, and Valerie K.
Gibson as Senior Typist Clerk.
In the Administrative Services Bureau, Amber C. Sturdivant took on the role of Departmental Human Resources Manager III, alongside Cindy Delgado as Management Analyst and Lili Herrera as Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant.
The Community Risk Reduction Bureau saw the promotion of several Hazardous Materials Specialists II.
Honorees included Shogakat Chilingarian, Kelly L. Fullner, Brittany E. Remo, and Farnaz Saleh Saber.
These specialists play a vital role in ensuring public safety by managing hazardous materials and risks within the community.
These promotions underscore the LACoFD’s commitment to enhancing community risk management and preparedness.
Each specialist’s role is integral to the department’s efforts in maintaining safety standards and readiness for hazardous incidents.
The East Regional Operations Bureau celebrated the promotion of Fire Captain Joshua DeJournett.
The North Regional Operations Bureau also had four individuals promoted to the role of Fire Captain: Keven R. Sleight, Richard D. Thomas, Marcus A. White, and Jacob M. Windell.
These promotions contribute to the leadership strength across regional bureaus, supporting fire response capabilities within Los Angeles County.
As newly promoted fire captains, these individuals are expected to lead operational efforts and contribute to effective response and emergency management across their regions.
Their advancement reflects the LACoFD’s ongoing focus on operational excellence and leadership development within its ranks.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) held a promotional ceremony on October 24, 2024, at the Canyon Country Community Center in Santa Clarita, California.
Sixteen personnel from various departments received new badges and identification cards, recognizing their promotions.
Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone presented the honorees, who came from divisions such as the Executive Bureau, Leadership and Professional Standards Bureau, Administrative Services Bureau, Community Risk Reduction Bureau, and Regional Operations Bureaus.
The ceremony celebrated the commitment of these individuals to their new roles, including positions such as fire captain and hazardous materials specialist, emphasizing LACoFD’s focus on leadership and public safety across Los Angeles County.
