LA County End of Watch Broadcast For Johnny Gage

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The following message was transmitted over LA County FD's dispatch system yesterday, July 11:


LACoFD final dispatch for Johnny Gage

Final Dispatch: End of Watch

LACoFD Dispatch: "Dispatcher to Squad 51... Firefighter/Paramedic John Roderick 'Johnny' Gage."

(Pause for radio silence)

LACoFD Dispatch: "Dispatcher to Squad 51... Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage."

(Pause for radio silence)

LACoFD Dispatch: "Attention all Los Angeles County stations and units operating on this frequency. This is the final dispatch for Firefighter/Paramedic John Roderick 'Johnny' Gage, Badge 330.

After decades of dedicated, pioneering service to the citizens of Los Angeles County—helping to pave the way for the modern paramedic program—Johnny has completed his final shift.

Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage, your dedication, bravery, and spirit will never be forgotten. We thank you for your service, brother. You are cleared from the scene. We have the watch from here."

LACoFD Dispatch: "Squad 51... out of service. End of Watch, July 9, 2026."

LACoFD Dispatch: "KMG-365."

Rest in Peace, Johnny.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”

 

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Randy Mantooth's Flag Ceremony was held at LA County Fire Station 127 (Station 51 from Emergency) on Oct 17. Randy's ashes were driven out of the station in the Squad 51 rig from the show, and quite appropriately it was driven by Roy DeSoto (Kevin Tighe).

3.3K reactions · 1K shares | Randolph (Randy) Mantooth 's ashes are with Kevin Tighe in Squad 51 Randy leaves Station 127s (51s) for the last time. On October 17th Randy's Flag Ceremony was held at the Station. | Los Angeles County Fire Museum

Randolph (Randy) Mantooth 's ashes are with Kevin Tighe in Squad 51 Randy leaves Station 127s (51s) for the last time. On October 17th Randy's Flag Ceremony was held at the Station.

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[Darrell]

Can't find any audio clips from the final call, since the linked video is just the radio tones & firehouse alert from during the show. If anyone has the recording of the call, it would be greatly appreciated.