Our advisory council is a vital piece of our leadership oversight, providing input and expertise on a wide array of issues, including wildfire. Our commitment to community resilience cannot be successful without the input of people who have held leadership positions in urban first responder, medical, or academic positions.
Scott Ferguson
Fire Chief, retired Murrieta Fire and Rescue
Joseph Castro
Chief Deputy, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Don Frazeur
Deputy Chief, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Daren Palacios
Deputy Chief, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Greg Doyle
Lieutentant, retired (Los Angeles Police Department)
Joe Fanaselle
Media Executive, Sony, fire photographer (former Volunteer firefighter)
We’re glad you’re here! We’d like to hear from you if you’d be interested in volunteering to help recovery efforts following the tragic series of wildfires that affected Los Angeles. Volunteers will only be used for recovery once fire dangers are resolved. By registering, you are permitting us to ask if you’d be interested in supporting the recovery effort. There is no guarantee that your name will be called. If we do call your name, you are under no obligation to volunteer and may decline or accept any offer.
Say Thanks to Firefighters, Police, and Other Responders!
Please add your name and message to the firefighters who responded to the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025. Let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifices to attack the unparalleled wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes. This was a “once-in-a-century” wind and wildfire storm, and these brave men and women deserve to hear from us.