Mission Statement

Operation Flame, is a community-based organization, that conducts hands-on training and educational services to youth and young adults between the ages of 18-30 from disadvantaged communities of color within the City of Los Angeles. Through prevention and intervention, Operation Flame’s training curriculum will provide all participants with certified credentials that are recognized by the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) as well as state and federal wildland firefighting agencies nationwide. This training academy will provide services for members of the local community by creating gainful employment and a pathway towards a career in wildland firefighting.

Vision Statement

Operation Flame seeks to create a wildland firefighting contract Cadre within the City of Los Angeles. This Cadre will be made available for both State and Federal agencies upon request. This Cadre will consist of (2) 20 person hand crew, (1) 5 person Type 6 fire engine that includes a (5) person pickup truck and a (2) person Water Tender that is able to transport water to and from fire related incidents and wildland firefighting engine apparatus.

Operation Flame

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What We Do

Making A Difference

Community Outreach

Helping The Community

Operation Flame, participants will give back to the community by offering services such as working with agencies to clean city streets and allies by removing litter, removal of graffiti and feeding those that are residents of homeless shelters. Cooperation and community empowerment we believe can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

Youth Advocacy

Reinforcing our Commitment

With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, youth can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.

Homeless Outreach

One Step at a Time

With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with this challenge. Homeless Outreach is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.

Donate to Operation Flame

All donations that are received help to enhance programs for all participants involved. We thank each and every person that has chosen to make a donation to the cause of Operation Flame.

Clients

Successful Collaborations

LaVelle Gates, Sr.

Senior Pastor,
Faith & Hope Community Church

"Ladale Hayes has such a positive influence on others that he comes into contact with. He is a phenomenal leader with Operation Flame, and illustrates a true commitment and passion for helping at risk youth."

Barbara Kizzy

Administrator
Mitchell's Group Homes

"I have known Ladale for approximately 23 years when he first worked with my organization where we service mentally impaired residents. Fast forward to him founding his own non-profit with Operation Flame where he cultivates at risk youth makes all of the sense in the world. He is doing great work in the community and I am happy to partner with him and his organization in any facet that I can."

Leon Gullette

Program Manager
Community Build

"Here you have a real life community activist in Ladale striving to make a difference in the lives of youth who may be in trouble. It is amazing the hard work and dedication that he displays through his Operation Flame organization to make a true difference in the lives of so many. He consistently comes to our program to teach wildland firefighting to inspiring Wildland Firefighters."

Eric Cerda

Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Department of Probation

"Each time Ladale and his team from Operation Flame come to share their stories of trial, tribulation and triumph is so inspiring to the youth in our program. Here you have an individual who has been through the system himself who is now dedicated to changing the lives of these same youth through his organization."