Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
On January 8th, 2025, a call for urgent evacuations occurred as wildfires threatened a senior living apartment complex in Altadena. Deputies Nicholas Martinez and Quinn Alkonis, assigned to Unit 166T, were deployed to evacuate any remaining residents on this life-saving mission. With flames rapidly approaching, the deputies knew every second counted.
When deputies Martinez and Alkonis began searching the complex for residents needing assistance, Deputy Alkonis first encountered an older woman returning from walking her dog, seemingly unaware of the immediate danger. With compassion and urgency, Alkonis informed her of the wildfire. The woman was unsure when asked if others remained inside, prompting the deputies to intensify their search.
Meanwhile, Deputy Martinez knocked on doors to ensure no one was left behind. As the two deputies worked together, they heard a faint voice echoing from a distant hallway. Without hesitation, they rushed to investigate and discovered a 100-year-old woman, disoriented and struggling to find her way out. The deputies immediately prioritized her safety, guiding her carefully out of the building and away from harm.
Throughout this tense mission, Deputies Martinez and Alkonis exemplified courage and quick thinking under extreme pressure. Their actions were a testament to the rigorous training they received training that prepared them to serve not just in their local community but in unfamiliar and unpredictable situations like the Eaton Fire. Alongside countless LASD personnel, they worked tirelessly to evacuate residents, ensuring as many lives as possible were saved.
Even as they evacuated the older woman, the deputies knew their work wasn't done. Every second mattered, and they continued their search, ensuring no resident was left behind. Through the darkness and urgency, they relied on their training, instincts, and teamwork, never faltering in their mission.
Their actions were a testament to their dedication, proving their resolve to serve remains unshakable even in unfamiliar and dangerous situations.
In the face of adversity, they did what they were trained to do: save lives.
While Deputies Martinez and Alkonis performed their duties with remarkable courage, they were not alone. During several fires during the past two weeks, first responders from fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical teams worked tirelessly to protect lives, property, and communities. Everyone played a critical role, from firefighters battling the fires head-on to law enforcement evacuating as many people as possible to dispatchers coordinating rescue efforts. Their collective efforts showcased the extraordinary strength of teamwork and dedication in the face of disaster.
On January 8th, 2025, a call for urgent evacuations occurred as wildfires threatened a senior living apartment complex in Altadena. Deputies Nicholas Martinez and Quinn Alkonis, assigned to Unit 166T, were deployed to evacuate any remaining residents on this life-saving mission. With flames rapidly approaching, the deputies knew every second counted.
When deputies Martinez and Alkonis began searching the complex for residents needing assistance, Deputy Alkonis first encountered an older woman returning from walking her dog, seemingly unaware of the immediate danger. With compassion and urgency, Alkonis informed her of the wildfire. The woman was unsure when asked if others remained inside, prompting the deputies to intensify their search.
Meanwhile, Deputy Martinez knocked on doors to ensure no one was left behind. As the two deputies worked together, they heard a faint voice echoing from a distant hallway. Without hesitation, they rushed to investigate and discovered a 100-year-old woman, disoriented and struggling to find her way out. The deputies immediately prioritized her safety, guiding her carefully out of the building and away from harm.
Throughout this tense mission, Deputies Martinez and Alkonis exemplified courage and quick thinking under extreme pressure. Their actions were a testament to the rigorous training they received training that prepared them to serve not just in their local community but in unfamiliar and unpredictable situations like the Eaton Fire. Alongside countless LASD personnel, they worked tirelessly to evacuate residents, ensuring as many lives as possible were saved.
Even as they evacuated the older woman, the deputies knew their work wasn't done. Every second mattered, and they continued their search, ensuring no resident was left behind. Through the darkness and urgency, they relied on their training, instincts, and teamwork, never faltering in their mission.
Their actions were a testament to their dedication, proving their resolve to serve remains unshakable even in unfamiliar and dangerous situations.
In the face of adversity, they did what they were trained to do: save lives.
While Deputies Martinez and Alkonis performed their duties with remarkable courage, they were not alone. During several fires during the past two weeks, first responders from fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical teams worked tirelessly to protect lives, property, and communities. Everyone played a critical role, from firefighters battling the fires head-on to law enforcement evacuating as many people as possible to dispatchers coordinating rescue efforts. Their collective efforts showcased the extraordinary strength of teamwork and dedication in the face of disaster.
