MEDIA ALERT
Contact: Lisa Derderian
(626) 744-7276 (office)
(626) 945-5169 (cell)
(626) 744-7276 (office) (626) 945-5169 (cell)
FOR: IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PASADENA FIRE DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTED AT DODGER STADIUM
Pasadena Fire Chief Dennis J. Downs will throw a ceremonial first pitch during pre-game festivities on Wednesday, June 17th when the Dodgers will take on the Oakland A’s at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday is Firefighter Appreciation Night at Dodger Stadium which honors local fire agencies for their service and dedication to the community. Pasadena’s Firefighters will be well represented as their Honor Guard will present the colors in addition to the Dodger organization acknowledging Rich Roldan, Pasadena’s Firefighter of the Year and Chris Latham, one of the Department’s most decorated Firefighters. "We want to thank and acknowledge the Dodger organization for recognizing Firefighters. It’s an honor to be representing Southern California Fire Service while at the same time fulfilling a childhood dream!" adds Chief Downs. Media interested in covering the event are asked to contact Dodger’s Public Affairs at 323-224-1301.###