Miguel Meza

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain

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This year, more than 1,100 firefighters were on the ground tackling the recent Getty Fire in West LA at its peak.

Inside the job of an LA firefighter: ‘First responders are human too’

This year, more than 1,100 firefighters were on the ground tackling the recent Getty Fire in West LA at its peak.

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