At All Times, Service Above Self

LAFD Fire Chief William Bamattre Announces His Departure by Brian Humphrey LAFD Spokesman Dear Friend of the LAFD: The following letter was distributed throughout the Los Angeles Fire Department earlier today:

December 1, 2006

Special Notice

This morning I submitted a letter to Mayor Villaraigosa informing him of my retirement. I will be stepping down as your Fire Chief on January 1, 2007. As firefighters we pledged, through a formal oath, to "faithfully serve" the City of Los Angeles in the discharge of our duties to the best of our knowledge and ability. I am very proud of our dedicated and courageous Los Angeles Firefighters. I am also very proud of the extraordinary commitment and efforts of our civilian employees. I want to express my heart felt appreciation and gratitude to each of you for your outstanding service to the visitors and residents of the City of Los Angeles.

Today, I ask you - as I asked you in November 1995 - for your support for the future of our Department. Throughout its history, the members of this Department have prevailed despite many challenges. Reaffirming our collective unity in commitment and purpose, the LAFD can transform adversity into opportunity.

It has been my privilege and honor to serve as your Fire Chief, working together with each of you to address the Public Safety needs of Los Angeles.

I pray that God will keep you and your loved ones safe.

WILLIAM R. BAMATTRE
Fire Chief
Los Angeles Fire Department

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Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey

Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
E-Mail: beh9593@lafd.lacity.org

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