As Firefighters were leaving the scene of the fire, there was a single vehicle accident near the scene that caused fatal traumatic injuries to Firefighter Foster. Despite the combined efforts of our Firefighters, Paramedics and Hospital Emergency Department personnel, Firefighter Foster was declared deceased at Tarzana Hospital.

Her family, friends, and the members of the Los Angeles Fire Department are mourning this tragic loss.

Two services have been scheduled to commemorate the loss of Firefighter Foster.

Candlelight Vigil
August 19, 2004
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fire Station 73
7419 Reseda Boulevard
Reseda, CA 91335 USA

Memorial Service
August 20, 2004
10:00 AM to Noon
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA

Both services are open to the public, and all are welcome.

A private interment will immediately follow the Memorial Service.

Expressions of support and sympathy through cards and correspondence may be forwarded to the following address:

The Foster Family
Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association
2900 West Temple Street, Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90026 USA

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jaime Foster's honor to the LAFD Historical Society ? Fallen Firefighter Memorial.

LAFD Historical Society
Fallen Firefighter Memorial
1355 North Cahuenga Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028 USA

The Los Angeles Fire Department has received a tremendous outpouring of support during this difficult time. Your Firefighters wish to thank you and express our deepest appreciation for all the kind words and gestures that have been provided.

Additional information will be provided in the coming days via this e- mail message system, as well as via the LAFD website at: