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Sanderson dedicated 32 years of service to the LAFD, working 18 years in the Air Operations Section. LAFD Photo

Senior Los Angeles Fire Department aircrewman retires

LAFD Air Operations Press Release | January 30, 2018

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Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighter flight paramedic Greg Sanderson has retired after 32 years of service, with 18 years assigned to the Air Operations Section.

One of Sanderson's most memorable moments throughout his career was assisting in the development of the sections aviation training operational procedures standardization manual (ATOPS). Greg Sanderson Photo
One of Sanderson’s most memorable moments throughout his career was assisting in the development of the sections aviation training operational procedures standardization manual (ATOPS). Greg Sanderson Photo

During Sanderson’s time at Air Operations he interrogated many skills, equipment, and rescue techniques from his time as a U.S. Navy CSAR Corpsman.

When asked what some of his most memorable accomplishments were, he stated, “There are a few such as increasing standardization, transitioning aircrewman from the Bell 412 to the AW139, and most importantly assisting in the development of the sections aviation training operational procedures standardization manual (ATOPS).

Sanderson dedicated 32 years of service to the LAFD, working 18 years in the Air Operations Section. LAFD Photo
Sanderson dedicated 32 years of service to the LAFD, working 18 years in the Air Operations Section. LAFD Photo

In retirement, Sanderson will still be active in the rescue helicopter community as a consultant and operator with civilian DOD contractors.

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  1. Worked with Greg at Van Nuys with Erickson Air Crane he can be described as a real gentleman

  2. Good luck from Goodrich Rescue Hoist team on your retirement Greg. It was a pleasure to work with you. Cheers my friend.

    1. I’ve known Greg for over 15 years, a true professional and gentleman; Greg has always been open in sharing his experiences, providing information, answering questions. Greg was a most enlightening host during visits to LACFD Air Section at Van Nuys. All the best!

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