Overview

• OCFA announced the retirement on Oct. 2 with a social media video highlighting Freedom’s work.
• Freedom is ATF-trained and certified to detect accelerants for arson investigations.
• He responded to more than 200 scenes across California and joined multiple ATF National Response Team activations.
• The radio tribute acknowledged his community role, and video showed Captain Shawn Miller becoming emotional.
• OCFA said Freedom will spend retirement playing fetch, napping, and enjoying extra attention.