Advisory Council
Our advisory council is a vital piece of our leadership oversight, providing input and expertise on a wide array of issues, including wildfire. Our commitment to community resilience cannot be successful without the input of people who have held leadership positions in urban first responder, medical, or academic positions.
David Yamahata
Chief Deputy, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Scott Ferguson
Fire Chief, retired Murrieta Fire and Rescue
Joseph Castro
Chief Deputy, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Don Frazeur
Deputy Chief, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Daren Palacios
Deputy Chief, retired (Los Angeles City Fire Department)
Greg Doyle
Lieutentant, retired (Los Angeles Police Department)
Joe Fanaselle
Media Executive, Sony, fire photographer (former Volunteer firefighter)
Robin Polito
Principal, Los Angeles Unified School District
