Police beat firefighters 5-3 at South Bay charity hockey game to benefit El Segundo PTA

Police beat firefighters 5-3 at the first annual South Bay Police vs. Fire charity hockey game at the Toyota Sports Performance Center, raising funds for the El Segundo PTA.

The event drew a large crowd and brought together local first responders and community members for an evening of camaraderie and fundraising for El Segundo schools. Organizers said the game was intended to build community ties and support the PTA’s activities.

The idea for the game came from lieutenants and officers who play recreational hockey and discussed staging a local event with the fire department. “It’s a great community event, and I hope you caught our officer who sang the national anthem,” said Agerio Delio, the event announcer. Before the game began, Officer Collazo led the crowd in the national anthem; Delio noted the singer is “in training right now.”

Attendees described a festive atmosphere. Organizers reported a “full house” and “a few hundred people” in attendance, though an exact head count and the total amount raised for the PTA were not specified. Players and spectators emphasized that the match was meant to be fun and to strengthen relationships between the departments and residents.

One participant said the organizers expect the game to return: “I think this will be an annual event,” the participant said. The night included competitive play and postgame remarks from players on both teams; one player said the loss will “fuel us and build a fire for next year.”

The police department’s victory was announced at the end of the game. “The police department win this 1 by a final score of 5 to 3,” Delio said during the broadcast. Beyond the final score, organizers did not provide formal statements about next steps, schedules for future games or a breakdown of funds raised for the PTA.

The charity game also served as a public-relations event for first responders, showcasing volunteer time off duty and community engagement. No formal approvals, votes, or government actions were part of the event; it was organized by department members and community partners to benefit the El Segundo PTA.