DEATH OF LAPD OR LAFD RETIREE
Upon the passing of a retired member of the Los Angeles Police or Fire Department the following actions and notifications should be made:
Please note: Many organizations require original copies of Death Certificates. We recommend ordering at least 10 copies.
Death of LAPD member:
LA Fire and Police Pension Department…………………………………………………………………………………………(844) 885-2377 or (213) 279-3125
LA Police Relief Association ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(888) 252-7721 or (213) 674-3701
Employee Assistance Unit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(213) 486-0190
LA Police Protective League………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(800) 535-2775 or (213) 251-4554
LA Police Credit Union……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(800) 872-2843 or (818) 787-6520
Death of LAFD member:
LA Fire and Police Pension Department………………………………………………………………………………………(844) 885-2377 or (213) 279-3125
LA Fire Relief Association ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(800) 244-3439 or (323) 259-5200
Firefighters First Credit Union ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………(800) 231-1626 or (323) 254-1700
Metropolitan Fire Communications 24-hour number (non-emergency)…………….(213) 485-6185
LAFD Planning Section ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(213) 978-3845
United Firefighters of LA City……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(800) 252-8352 or (213) 895-4006
LAFD Human Resources (active members only) ……………………………………………………………….(213) 978-3750
Be prepared to give the following information:
To report the passing of a pensioner:
- Deceased members full name and serial number (serial number is for police only)
- Reporting person name and relationship
- Date, place and cause of death
- Date of appointment to Department, if known
- Date and place of birth
- Rank at retirement and last assignment, if known
- Type of pension, i.e., Service or Disability
Funeral Service information:
- Notify the Relief Association of funeral information
- Date, time and location of service, if known
- Survivors request regarding flowers or charitable donation, if known
- Survivors request regarding a Departmental Chaplain, if desired
- If a cemetery plot is needed contact the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association
- Notify any Fraternal Organizations if their participation is desired
