Celebrating a Legendary Firefighter: LAFD Retiree Arnett Hartsfield

The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department welcome you to join them on Friday, February 19, 2010 in saluting Retired Firefighter Arnett L. Hartsfield, Jr. who is being feted as Honorary Fire Chief for the day.

The LAFD recognizes and honors the lasting contributions made by the legendery retiree, who along with others successfully lead the fight for racial integration of the LAFD during the mid-1950’s.

We hope you can join us for one or more of these events on Friday, February 19, 2010:

8:30AM – 9:15AM
African American Firefighter Museum
1401 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

10:00AM – 10:30AM
City Hall Council Chambers
200 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA

10:45AM – 11:45AM
Los Angeles Fire Commission
200 North Main Street, Room 1820
Los Angeles, CA

12:15PM – 2:00PM
African American Firefighter Museum (Reception)
1401 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

We encourage you to learn more about the inspiring history of African-American Firefighters by visiting:

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
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