06/06/2026
Fire Velo will be presenting the family of Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Mike Brownlie at fire station 70 when the ride concludes tomorrow. Please join in honoring Captain Brownlie.
Mike Brownlie passed away on August 11, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mike began his fire career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 1975. Mike served as a Firefighter before being promoted to Captain in 1985. In 2000, Mike was hired with El Camino College and worked as a Trainer for the Fire Academy, before being hired as a Part Time Adjunct in 2004. Mike has taught Fire and Emergency Technology courses as well as serving as a Primary Instructor for the Fire Academy. During his time at El Camino College, Mike was involved with over 50 fire academy classes, helping to train the future of the fire service! Mike’s favorite subjects to teach were Hazmat, fire control 3B and 4 and Wildland. Mike was a graduate of South Torrance High School as well as El Camino College. While also being heavily involved at El Camino College, Mike was a Master Instructor with the California State Fire Marshal Office. Mike’s passion for teaching and his dedication to the students and future fire service will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family, loved ones, and friends. Mike was 75 years old. Thank you for everything Mike…
DEDICATED, MOTIVATED, NEVER QUIT, TEAM.
