Michael Ahlgrim

Accomplished Fire Captain with extensive experience at the Los Angeles County Fire Department, demonstrating exceptional leadership in emergency response and personnel management. Expert in fire suppression and technical rescue, achieving significant reductions in emergency response times. Skilled in both emergency medical treatment and fire prevention, ensuring comprehensive safety protocols. Seasoned Firefighter with 38 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented teams of up to 6 first responders. Skilled in enforcing municipal fire codes via inspections, covering testing of alarm and protection systems.

Since I retired from LACoFD 8 years ago all of our 5 children have gotten married and my wife Karen & I now have 9 grandchildren that are keeping us young. We Love to travel, I love golf even if I suck at it and we both love our home of 38  years living in Canyon Lake, CA where all of our children have been raised.  We both love the Lord and our very active in our Church (Cornerstone) and have been leading a bible study for over the last 20 years.  Be are both very blessed.  I was blessed with an amazing career in the fire service for 38 years.  There wasn't a single day in my career that I didn't love going to work.