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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Union Heroes: Firefighters Battle Southern California Wildfires

Sen. Alex Padilla (left), IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Lima (second from left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsome (far right)

Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

As devastating wildfires rage in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, dedicated members of the California Professional Firefighters are working tirelessly to help battle the disaster and protect residents. Fire Fighters (IAFF) General Secretary-Treasurer Frank Líma (second from left) was on the ground with elected officials in California this week to meet with first responders and support relief efforts.

If you want to donate to help out or have been impacted by the destruction and need resources, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and its community service arm, Labor Community Services, have information and a relief fund set up online.

LA Fed Wildfire Resources

Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund