VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-11
“Randolph Mantooth was the face of the Los Angeles County Fire Department for an entire generation. Talk to any fire buff of a certain age, and Johnny Gage riding Squad 51 is the stuff of legend,”
Aaron Katon · said 2026-07-10 · reported 2026-07-11
A Los Angeles County Fire captain praised Mantooth's legacy and connection to the department.
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