Fire Service Act 1981

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Abrick Walk of Honor connects the monument, the historic Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel, and memorial plazas in National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park. Each brick on the walkway bears a personal inscription. While firefighters who died in the line of duty prior to 1981 have not been officially honored and their names have not yet been added to the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available. Now, a special section on the Walk of Honor has been added to remember these firefighters and help support the expansion of Memorial Park.

1. The two exclusions from this policy are: (1) personnel who die fighting fire on board Navy ships where all sailors are considered firefighters, and (2) personnel who die from direct enemy action or attack.

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A tragic fire occurred 8 days after the regulations took effect, taking the lives of three of the Beaton family children and severely injuring Mrs. Beaton during rescue attempts. The Fire Department apparently took sometime to respond, and was severely chastised as a result, although the authors of some of the history books feel this might have been undeserved. In any case, the City decided to put in a more modern fire alarm system, and dispense with the bell on the church.

Jimmy Bolz became Chief in June of 1943, becoming only the fifth official Fire Chief in 60 years. He was succeeded by, Stephen H. (Step) Edmonson in 1949, and he in turn by William T. Heidner in 1957.

In 1972, James Shern was appointed Chief. He had recently retired from L.A. City Fire as a Division Chief, and became the first black Fire Chief in a major California city. Chief Shern received many honors during his years of service in Pasadena, including being elected president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Shern passed away in 1982, and had fire station 36, at 1145 N. Fair Oaks, dedicated in his honor in 1990.

Monty Ward was promoted to Fire Chief in 1981 on a temporary basis. He held the position until Kaya Pekerol became Chief on June 15, 1981. Chief Pekerol had served with the Department since December, 1968, and was promoted from his position as Administrative Chief.

In June 1995, Peter O. Pederson was appointed fire chief. Chief Pederson started his career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in September 1957. He promoted through the ranks and held the position of Assistant Chief. With a distinguished career spanning 24 years, Chief Pederson pursued his goal and was appointed the fire chief of the Salt Lake City Fire Department in 1981 and led that department for eight years. After a 51/2 year hiatus Chief Pederson came out of retirement to be the fire chief of PFD until April of 1998.

In October of 1998 Chief Ernest Mitchell was hired after a lengthy recruitment process. Chief Mitchell had worked as fire chief for the City of Monrovia, and as a Battalion Chief for the City of Compton California. Chief Mitchell had a vast knowledge of the fire service, he currently holds the prestigious position as the president of the International Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Mitchell retired from the Pasadena Fire Department March 2004.

The brick Walk of Honor connects the National Fallen Firefighters Monument, the historic Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel, and the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park. Each brick on the walkway bears a personal inscription. Previously, firefighters who died in the line of duty prior to 1981 had not yet been added to the Memorial site. Now, a section on the Walk of Honor has been added to honor and remember these fallen heroes.

Expansion of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park includes this special section of the Walk of Honor. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have placed bricks honoring the firefighters who died in the line of duty prior to 1981 when the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built.

Through the Project Roll Call program, the Foundation provides an avenue for fire service families and departments to submit a profile of a loved one or colleague who paid the ultimate sacrifice prior to 1981. Bricks with personal inscriptions can still be ordered for firefighters who died prior to 1981.

A brick Walk of Honor connects the monument, the historic Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel, and memorial plazas in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park. Each brick on the walkway bears a personal inscription. While firefighters who died in the line of duty prior to 1981 have not been officially honored and their names have not yet been added to the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available. Now, a special section on the Walk of Honor has been added to remember these firefighters and help support the expansion of the Memorial Park.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's Project Roll Call identifies and honors firefighters who died in the line-of-duty prior to the establishment of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in 1981. Through this program, the Foundation provides an avenue for fire service families and departments to submit a profile of a loved one or colleague who paid the ultimate sacrifice prior to 1981. All information collected will be researched and verified using the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Inclusion Criteria.

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While the "duty of care" in respect to fire safety in buildings rests with the owner/occupier under the Fire Service Act, 1981, the fire authorities have various powers of inspection and enforcement for fire prevention/safety measures in existing buildings.

Every year this Nation experiences needless loss of life and property. America's fire losses are a great waste of our precious resources and must be minimized. Destruction of property and what we pay for fire protection totals over $21 billion each year. But even worse, 7,500 American deaths annually can be attributed to fire.

Installing and properly maintaining smoke detectors and practicing fire escape plans can reduce loss of life and property. If each of us would take a few simple precautions, fewer Americans would suffer disfigurement, the agony of injury, or the mental anguish of the sudden loss of loved ones.

Furthermore, I congratulate the fire service for their fire prevention efforts and support their continued work. The National Fire Protection Association, the Fire Marshals Association of North America, fire chiefs, and fire fighters deserve our thanks for their sponsorship of this year's fire safety observance.

I direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to work with all levels of government, industry, service organizations and volunteers to encourage the broadest possible use of smoke detectors across the Nation.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th day of Sept., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.

Diabetes is a serious and widespread public health problem, resulting from the inability of the body to convert nutrients into energy. This debilitating and often fatal disease affects about 10 million Americans and is occurring among all age and socio-economic groups at an increasing rate. More than 35,000 people die from diabetes every year, and the disease contributes to deaths from heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and blood vessel disorders. It is the leading cause of new blindness. The cost of diabetes is measured in the billions of dollars, but by far the highest price is paid in the suffering and shortened life span of its victims.

Fortunately, there is hope. Through advances in medical research, we are learning more about diabetes, its cause, and improved methods for its control and management. Prospects for better prevention and treatment appear brighter than at any time since the discovery of insulin more than 50 years ago.

I am pleased that in cooperation with private, voluntary organizations, the Federal Government plays a valuable role in support of this research. It is my fervent hope that continued efforts will improve the quality of life for all our Nation's diabetics and eventually lead to the prevention and cure of this difficult and cruel disease.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 4 through October 10, 1981, as National Diabetes Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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