West Covina Firefighters Local 3226 Relief for Mike’s Family
Mike McCluer, a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of West Covina and a proud member of the West Covina Firefighters Association Local 3226, sustained a severe life-threatening medical emergency while battling a structure fire. Mike is a devoted husband and a father of three children. Mike’s family depends on him as their sole provider and they are faced with tremendous challenges through the long road to his recovery.
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The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
🔥 Introducing our Unions March Firefighter of the Month: Firefighter Paramedic Justin Gonzales 🔥
Firefighter Paramedic Justin Gonzales was hired with the West Covina Fire Department in 2019 as a Firefighter and was promoted to Firefighter Paramedic in 2022.
From Explorer to Explorer Advisor, he has come full circle, now mentoring the next generation in the same program where his firefighting journey began.
Firefighter Paramedic Gonzales continues to advance his professional development, recently completing a Tactical Medicine course and working toward joining the TEMS team. He also serves as a Paramedic Preceptor and Fire Line Paramedic.
Beyond his work in the field, many may recognize Firefighter Gonzales from our annual Golf Tournament. For the past four years, he has played a key role in organizing the event, helping support our union while bringing the community together year after year.
Off duty, Firefighter Gonzales enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. He is also a loyal San Francisco 49ers fan and enjoys catching games whenever he can. Go Niners!🔥💪🏻 #westcovinafirefighters ... See MoreSee Less
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A look back at where it all began before the badge!
Swipe to see our members in their earliest days. From humble beginnings to a lifetime of service. 👶➡️🚒 #Throwback #westcovinafirefighters ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge shoutout to AB ONE Inland Empire @phormenergy for stopping by the station and dropping off some energy drinks for the crew! ⚡️🚒
We truly appreciate companies that take the time to support the community and the first responders who serve every day.
Thank you for giving back and keeping our crews fueled up and ready to go! 💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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🔥 Introducing our Union’s February Firefighter of the Month: Captain Dan Kohler 🔥
Fire Captain Dan Kohler has proudly served the West Covina Fire Department since 1995. Captain Kohler was hired on as a Firefighter Paramedic and was assigned to Squad 74 before promoting to Engineer in 2000 and Captain in 2015. Over the years, he’s led department mapping efforts, developed and managed our annual pump test program, served as a paramedic preceptor, and helped strengthen union unity and morale as part of our softball team.
Captain Kohler’s favorite meal to cook at the firehouse is spaghetti pie. A tried and true favorite!
Outside the firehouse, Captain Kohler is a dedicated family man. He and his wife have shared 36 wonderful years of marriage, raised two amazing children, and are now enjoying life as proud grandparents to two. When he’s not at the firehouse, he enjoys attending concerts with his wife, hitting the trails on his mountain bike, playing golf, working on hot rods, and spending summers by the pool or at the beach.
Thank you for three decades of leadership, dedication, and service to our community. 🚒👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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⚾️🔥 WCFA 5th Annual Softball Tournament 🔥⚾️
Join us on June 28, 2026 at the West Covina Sportsplex for a full day of softball, community, and support for a great cause!
🕖 Vendor Set-Up: 7:00 AM�🕗 Team Registration: 8:00 AM�🕘 Games Start: 9:00 AM�💲 $500 Team Registration
Come out and enjoy a day of food, vendors, music, and games while cheering on your local firefighters!
To register or for more information contact:
Jamelle Gibbs
(951) 903-3117
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Some of our West Covina Fire Department Union members spent the weekend assisting @wcbeautiful with brush clearance and yard cleanup for a local resident in need.
The goal was to enhance safety, restore access, and clear overgrown brush around the home.
Big thanks to our @wcfdexplorers who came out to help! Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed.
This is what it means to give back to the community we’re proud to protect. Grateful for the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to keeping #westcovinabeautiful 💪🚒 ... See MoreSee Less
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