LAPD Respone To Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty

The men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department extend our support and sympathy to our brothers and sisters in public safety at the Los Angeles Fire Department.  The colleagues of fallen Firefighter Brent A. Lovrein, along with his family and friends, are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Firefighter Lovrein died tragically in an explosion that rocked a Westchester business district on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.  Firefighters from Station 95 were opening a metal-clad door on an electrical equipment vault to check for smoke when the blast occurred, killing Lovrein and injuring a second firefighter, Engineer Anthony J. Guzman.  A civilian received minor injuries as well.  An LAFD investigation is underway to determine the exact nature of the explosion, as well as the precise cause of Firefighter Lovrien's death.

The LAPD knows all too well the pain and sadness that accompany a loss of this nature.  Our hearts are with the LAFD now and always.

Please see the LAFD blog for more information on the deadly explosion.

Comments

[Brian Humphrey]

At this time and always, it brings great solace to members of the LAFD to know they are surrounded and supported by the thin blue line.

Fraternally Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department

[P]

As an LAPD officer who attended Officer Simmons funeral and the procession, I would like to express my deepest sympathy and sorrow for the loss of one of LAFD's finest. I will ALWAYS remember the funeral procession as every intersection was blocked by LAFD personell who stood at attention during the hour long precession. I was impressed and honored by their presence and show of respect. I hope LAPD managment supports LAFD like they did for us during our time of need. I hope managment will let LAPD officers return the favor and let us block the intersections for our brothers and sisters in LAFD. Again, thank you for your support in our time of need and my deepest sympathy for your (our)loss.
-P