LA County Fire Department Fire Fighter Andrew Pontious Procession

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., the Los Angeles City Fire Department, West Covina Fire Department, Alhambra Fire Department, and other public safety partners will join with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department in a procession to transport Fire Fighter Andrew Pontious from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner to Forest Lawn – Covina Hills.

From:

Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
1104 North Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(Entrance and procession will start on Marengo Street)

To:

Forest Lawn – Covina Hills
21300 Via Verde Drive
Covina, CA 91724

Fire Fighter Andrew Pontious was 52 years old when he died in the line of duty on the afternoon of Friday, June 14, 2024, while engaged in firefighting operations at a large vehicle fire in Palmdale.  As a County of Los Angeles firefighter, Andrew worked at multiple fire stations throughout his career, serving the communities of El Monte, Rosemead, and the Kagel Canyon community, with his last assignment at Fire Station 93 in the City of Palmdale.

Andrew was a dedicated firefighter; he poured every ounce of caring into his work every day, without hesitation or regard for his own safety.  He touched countless lives, and his passing is felt deeply by all who knew him, including his County and Fire Department family.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Kim; his stepdaughter, Sara; parents, Gary and Ellie; brother, David, a former Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Captain; extended family, friends, and colleagues.

We thank the community for continuing to keep the family of Fire Fighter Pontious in their thoughts and prayers.

For additional information, please contact the Public Information Office at (323) 881-2413.