Kumho Donates to LA Fire Departmemt 

Jan. 24, 2025

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has donated $100,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to provide for immediate disaster relief and recovery efforts. 

“We are devastated to see the impact the wildfires have had on the greater Los Angeles area,” says Edmund Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire U.S.A. “We are keeping the people affected in our thoughts and through this donation, we hope to help bring relief and support to the Los Angeles Fire Department as they continue to fight.” 

According to Kumho officials, “the donation will provide funding to help to equip the Los Angeles Fire Department members battling wildfires with urgently needed tools and supplies. 

The foundation provides this vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the support that Kumho Tire has provided,” says Liz Lynn, president of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. “This donation will help ensure the firefighters will get the equipment they need.” 

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