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Top LAFD brass are using free Lyft rides, Google Nest gear and home security systems to entice firefighters unwilling to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Both Terrazas and Mayor Eric Garcetti have said they would potentially make the vaccination mandatory if firefighters remain reluctant as time goes by, though neither has yet to indicate he is ready to take that step. “The LAFD will continue to offer the vaccine to its sworn members on a weekly basis,” Terrazas said. “I and our union partners str...

Drive to get COVID-19 vaccine to L.A. firefighters loses steam as 40% fail to show up Ben Welsh, Dakota Smith © Provided by The LA Times LAFD paramedic Anthony Kong, right, gives LAFD Capt. Elliot Ibanez his COVID-19 shot at a downtown station on Dec. 28, 2020. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) The push to protect Los Angeles Fire Department personnel from COVID-19 has ground to a near halt as many firefighters decline to take the vaccine. Late last year, firefighters were ...

Print The push to protect Los Angeles Fire Department personnel from COVID-19 has ground to a near halt as many firefighters decline to take the vaccine. Late last year, firefighters were the first city workers given access to the shots. After an initial burst of activity, the number showing up to get the vaccine has plummeted. This past week, only 143 firefighters visited one of the department’s vaccination centers, according to data released by the city Friday night. So far, 1,944 of the a...

LAFD captain dies from complications of COVID-19 By Alexi Chidbachian article LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning one of their own after a fire captain died due to complications from COVID-19. LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas made the announcement on New Year’s Day.  "It is with a heavy heart on this first day of the new year that we announce the death of LAFD Captain I George Roque, who passed away earlier today at an area hospital from complications of COVID-19, Chief Terr...

LAFD captain becomes 2nd within department to die from COVID-19 complications KABC Share: LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A Los Angeles Fire Department captain became the second of the departments firefighters to die from complications due to COVID-19. Chief Ralph M. Terrazas issued a statement on Friday night, saying Captain George Roque had passed away earlier that day at an area hospital from complications of the virus. The 57-year-old was a 22-year veteran of the LAFD, assigned to Fire Station 97 in ...

LAFD Captain I George Roque Dies From Coronavirus Complications Syndicated Local – CBS Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A captain with the Los Angeles City Fire Department has died from complications of COVID-19, the department announced Friday. Tonight, I join the men & women of your @LAFD in mourning the loss of Captain I George Roque who passed earlier today from complications of COVID-19. Our deepest condolences to his family during this most difficult time. https://t.c...

Updated on January 3, 2021 at 7:45 am LAFD A Los Angeles Fire Department captain Friday became the second of the departments firefighters to die from COVID-19. Chief Ralph M. Terrazas issued a statement, saying, “It is with a heavy heart on this first day of the new year that we announce the death of LAFD Captain I George Roque, who passed away earlier today at an area hospital from complications of COVID-19.” Tonight, I join the men & women of your @LAFD in mourning the loss of Captain I G...