Public commenter urges Californians to thank Los Angeles wildfire responders and volunteers

An unnamed public commenter at a public meeting urged Californians to express thanks to firefighters, National Guard members, California Volunteers and the thousands of volunteers helping people affected by recent fires in Los Angeles.

The commenter said Californians "can step up and give from anywhere in California by just giving thanks and gratitude to the firefighters and the national guards people who have stepped up to protect us and those most impacted by the fires in LA." The speaker also encouraged visible gestures, saying, "You can say thanks with a sign in your window or in your lawn or a social media video and you have something really important to give."

Although the speaker used the name "California Service Corps members," that term appears to refer to California Volunteers, the statewide volunteer network that coordinates disaster-service volunteers. The comment emphasized informal, public expressions of support rather than donations or organized relief efforts.

The remarks did not propose any formal action by the meeting body and did not include requests for specific funding, policies or volunteer mobilization through the governing body. They focused on public recognition and individual acts of gratitude for those who have assisted people "who have lost everything," the commenter said.

No votes or formal motions followed the comment during the recorded excerpt.

The comment reflects a common public sentiment after wildfire incidents: recognizing first responders and volunteers. It suggested simple, nonfinancial ways for residents across California to acknowledge on-the-ground relief work.