CAPTAIN JOE ESPINOZA of LAFD STATION 26, RETIRES

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Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 00:15

Written by Captain Juan Albaron

On July 9, 2012, Captain Joe Espinoza retired after 35 years of service to the Citizens of Los Angeles.  Capt. Espinoza completed three tours at Fire Station 26 at 2009 S Western Ave.  These tours were in 1992, 1994 and most recently he served since 1999.

At his going away gathering on the 9th of July, Capt. Espinoza was visited by several members of the community as well as over 100 firefighters whom Capt. Espinoza had previously worked with throughout his career.  A breakfast and lunch was served to over 125 people who got to see a video compilation of images spanning his career. It included a news report showing him in civilian clothes on the roof of a burning home testing for weak spots with his trusty fire axe “Zeb”. He had been driving by, off duty, when he saw the smoke and flames.  He called it in and rushed into action.

 

Captain Espinoza received several gifts from his friends, including a great looking letterman jacket from local resident and CERT member Krishna McKain, an Ipad and his retirement badge.

TNN and everyone in attendance wished Captain Espinoza a long and healthy retirement.

Captain Joe Espinoza on the left and local resident Krishna McKain on the right