About Us
The Los Angeles County Fire Department will be an exemplary organization acclaimed for our national reputation, our regional strength, and our hometown attentiveness as we provide fire protection and life safety services.
Meet Our Executive Team
Anthony C. Marrone
Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone has been a chief officer for the past 25 years and a member of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department for 37 years. Prior to his executive appointment by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, Deputy Fire Chief Marrone recently served as Acting Chief Deputy over Business Operations and as Interim Fire Chief.
Jon O’Brien
Chief Deputy Jon F. O’Brien has worked as a fire service professional for over 33 years. Chief O’Brien started his career as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Sierra Madre. After graduating from high school, he completed paramedic training at the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute and was hired by the City of Monrovia as a full-time firefighter/paramedic until he joined the County of Los Angeles in 1999.
Theresa R. Barrera
In her role as Chief Deputy of Business Operations, Theresa Barrera oversees the Fire Department’s $1.5 billion budget and provides executive oversight of the Administrative Services, Special Services, and Prevention Services Bureaus.
Dennis Breshears
Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Breshears started his fire service career at the age of 23 after he was appointed to the Monrovia Fire Department on February 24, 1994
Brian Bennett
Eleni Pappas
Born to immigrant parents who moved to the United States from Greece, Deputy Fire Chief Eleni Pappas was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. After graduating from Saint Dominic’s Academy High School, she was accepted into the University of Southern California where she competed as a varsity rower, helping her team win the prestigious San Diego Crew Cup. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree during the civil unrest in May 1992.
Michael R. Inman
Deputy Fire Chief Mike Inman has worked as a fire service professional for over 39 years. Chief Inman started his career in 1983, as a reserve firefighter with the Monterey Park Fire Department. In 1986, he was hired as a firefighter with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) and has promoted through the ranks as a firefighter paramedic, firefighter specialist, fire captain, battalion chief, and assistant fire chief.
Julia Kim
Julia Kim began her employment with the County of Los Angeles in January 2015, and has served in the Professional Performance Section, Employee Relations Division, Risk Management Division, and most recently, the Human Resources Division.
Albert T. Yanagisawa
Brian Martin
Acting Deputy Fire Chief Brian Martin has served the public for the last 26 years. He began his professional firefighting career with the City of Encinitas prior to joining the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) in 2002. Chief Martin promoted through all ranks from firefighter to assistant fire chief. In December of 2023, he was assigned as acting deputy fire chief of the Leadership & Professional Standards Bureau.
William L. Mayfield, Jr.
Deputy Fire Chief William L. Mayfield, Jr. is a 34-year veteran of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. He began his fire service career in 1988. He has held the ranks of Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter Specialist, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief.
Nicholas A. Duvally
Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas A. Duvally has been a member of the fire service since 1972. He began his career as a volunteer in New Jersey while in high school. From 1973 to 1980, Chief Duvally worked with the Stillwater Oklahoma Fire Department as he earned an Associate and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Oklahoma State University, later joining the La Habra Heights Fire Department after graduation.
Our Mission
The mission of the Los Angeles County Fire Department is to protect lives, the environment, and property by providing prompt, skillful, and cost-effective fire protection and life safety services.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department has a very rich and unique history, which is full of innovation, and daring accomplishments. From designing the 911 system and initiating a paramedic program in the 1970s to the current day USAR and Homeland Security Sections, our fire department is a leader and a model to fire departments around the world. Our Department’s ability to develop new techniques and equipment to fight fires of all kinds has benefited not only the residents we serve, but the fire service in general, both nationally and internationally.
Our Vision
The Los Angeles County Fire Department will be an exemplary organization acclaimed for our national reputation, our regional strength, and our hometown attentiveness as we provide fire protection and life safety services.
Our Strategic Plan is designed to address short- and long-term challenges. Download our Strategic Plan to view the road map to accomplishing our goals.
Strategic Plan Accomplishments 2015-17