On Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 3 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 39 Los...
READ MORE - Man Dies As Flames Engulf a Converted Garage In Silver Lake
As we end 2009, we want to thank you for supporting our mission - and more...As you know, each morning more than 1,000 men and women you call neighbors and friends, rise before dawn to assume the responsibility of their life's work as Los Angeles Firefighters...
READ MORE - With You, There is Hope For Firefighters...
On Monday, December 28, 2009 at 4:47 AM, 4 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 4 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 33 Los Angeles...
READ MORE - Improper Home Heating an Issue in South Los Angeles Death
On Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM, 9 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division Chief Officer Command...
READ MORE - Los Angeles Firefighters Rescue Trio From North Hollywood Blaze
On Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 1:08 AM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 4 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams...
READ MORE - Firefighters Save Scores of Dogs When Hollywood Kennel Erupts in Flames
Scanning monitor radios, often referred to as "Police Scanners" or "Scanner Radios" were popular gifts this holiday season.Received with warmth and a sense of awe on Christmas morning, many have sat quietly since, awaiting the often intimidating process...
READ MORE - You Got a Radio Scanner... Now What?
On Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 7:01 AM, 6 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 17 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Helicopter, 3 EMS Battalion Captains, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division...
READ MORE - Pickup Struck By Train Following Two Vehicle Collision
On Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 2:28 AM, 3 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Arson Units, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of Assistant Chief Daren Palacios responded...
READ MORE - Two Bodies Found Inside Burning Motorhome
Did you know there are different types of smoke alarms that are better at alerting you to different types of fires?Ionization smoke alarms are sensitive to small smoke particles in the air, produced by fast-burning fires. Photoelectric smoke alarms use...
READ MORE - What Type of Smoke Alarms Are In Your Home?
Though the blaze occurred in the City of West Hollywood served by our friends at the Los Angeles County Fire Department - and not the LAFD, we're pleased to share word of an incident underscoring the need for Fire Prevention and Preparedness, as well...
READ MORE - Reporter's Emergency Underscores The 3 W's of Fire Survival
On Monday, December 14, 2009 at 5:51 AM, 9 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 3 Arson Units, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 LAFD Emergency Air Unit, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division...
READ MORE - Fire Scorches Vacant Encino Hills Home
On Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1:05 AM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team,...
READ MORE - Firefighters Battle To Save Pets in Animal Hospital
On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4:51 PM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 2 Arson Units, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain and 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team,...
READ MORE - Canoga Park Apartment Explosion Leaves Dozens Displaced
On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1:51 PM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 4 Arson Units, 1 Hazardous Materials Team and 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 39 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, responded...
READ MORE - L.A. Man Gravely Burned When Clothes Catch Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department relies on EDIS.So does the National Weather Service. In fact, hundreds of public safety agencies and public service organizations across The Golden State depend on EDIS.What is EDIS?EDIS is the 'Emergency Digital Information...
READ MORE - California Officials Ask: Do You EDIS?
On Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 0:47 AM, 15 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 6 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 2 Hazardous Materials Teams, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 5 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 2 Division...
READ MORE - Midnight Fire Burns Through Auto Body Shop
On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:23 AM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 5 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction...
READ MORE - Man Found Dead in Burning Eagle Rock Home
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total...
READ MORE - Firefighters Rescue Dogs, Limit Loss in Northridge Blaze
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 4:55 AM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 4 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain and 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 36 Los Angeles Firefighters under the direction...
READ MORE - Pair Suffers Critical Burns in Venice Trailer Fire
The early morning hours of December 4, 1984 were cool, quiet and peaceful for Los Angeles Airport Police Officers Joe Ransfer and Robert Lopez, on routine patrol of LAX and environs.That was until about 4:50AM, when they were stunned to see flames piercing...
READ MORE - 25 Years Ago Today: Arson Blaze Takes the Life of Firefighter Ben Pinel
From the Gardnerville, Nevada Record-Courier...Award-winning firefighting publication editor James A. Perry, 69, was killed in a head-on accident on Thursday.Perry was southbound on Highway 395 in a pickup when he collided head on with a Ford Expedition...
READ MORE - Retired LAFD Captain Jim Perry Dies in Nevada Collision
On Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Emergency Air, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains and 1 Division...
READ MORE - LAFD Quickly Curtails Furniture Warehouse Blaze
On Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 5 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Foam...
READ MORE - Driver of SUV Dies in Big Rig Collision
While most realize that Neighborhood Firefighters play a critical role in emergencies, the proud title of Caregiver is by no means restricted to public safety or health care professionals.As we gather with our families and friends this holiday season,...
READ MORE - The Holiday Season - Time to Assess Your Needs as a Caregiver
To a firefighter, the only greater challenge than hearing "You Have Cancer", is having someone tell you "It Can't Be Done!". Meet retired Santa Ana, California firefighter Lorenzo Abundiz, who has proven that hearing one seemingly fateful expression...
READ MORE - Cancer Crusade Ends Nationwide Journey at LAFD Museum
If you're like millions of Americans, chances are you will soon visit your favorite travel website to secure holiday reservations. Even now, you may be sitting by your computer, beverage in hand (but not too close to the keyboard), trying to make sure...
READ MORE - When Traveling, Are You As Safe as the Feds?
Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department and allied agencies are teaming with KTLA-TV Channel 5 for a one day food drive to help the less fortunate this holiday season.This one day only event will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 5:00AM...
READ MORE - KTLA and L.A. Firefighters Team Up For 1 Day Food Drive
On Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5:11 AM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 3 Helicopters, 1 EMS Battalion Captain and 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, a total of...
READ MORE - Three Perish, Three Injured in Fiery Foothill Freeway Collision
On Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2:17 AM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 4 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of Battalion Chief John Potter responded...
READ MORE - Woman Found Dead at Scene of Van Nuys Fire
It has been more than two years since our friend and colleague, Los Angeles Firefighter/Paramedic David Pass lost his life in an off-duty motorcycle collision caused by an errant motorist. Our friends at KABC-TV in Los Angeles have been kind enough to...
READ MORE - Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Los Angeles Firefighter Remains At Large
On Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM, 14 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 7 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 4 EMS Battalion Captains, 4 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams,...
READ MORE - Fire Rips Through 4 Story Hollywood Apartments
Many are surprised to learn that the LAFD has its own Handcrew.Here are answers to the three most common questions:What is LAFD Handcrew 3? It is a Volunteer Type II Handcrew managed by the Los Angeles Fire Department and currently organized as...
READ MORE - LAFD 'Crew 3' Stands Ready To Answer The Call
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:08 PM, 7 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division Chief Officer Command...
READ MORE - Firefighter Injured Tackling Atwater Village Blaze
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 9:38 AM, 13 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 2 Arson Units, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams...
READ MORE - Firefighters Quell Flames at Venice Beach Condominium
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department want to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. Firefighters encourage you to review a list of helpful Halloween Safety Tips at:www.lafd.org/hween.htmSubmitted by Brian Humphrey, SpokesmanLos Angeles...
READ MORE - Firefighters Say "Be Spooky But Safe" on Halloween
On Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:35 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 5 Arson Units, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 Helicopter, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 4 Battalion Chief Officer Command...
READ MORE - Task Force Investigates Fire At Church In Tarzana
On Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:50 PM, 11 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, under the...
READ MORE - Fire Damages Strip Mall In Korea Town

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