The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to join civic and community leaders, including Fire Chief Douglas Barry, at the public dedication and grand opening of the LAFD's newest Neighborhood Fire Station.Saturday, February...

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In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is helping to coordinate the:LAPD and LAFD Recruitment Expo 2009Saturday, February 28, 20098:00 AM to 4:00 PM7901 South Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90044If you or someone...

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On Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:30 AM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of Battalion...

READ MORE - Hiker Rescued After Overnight Ordeal

On Monday, February 16, 2009 at 7:26 PM, 10 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command...

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Today, we celebrate the promotion of LAFD spokesman and 'blog-minder' Ron Myers from the rank of Firefighter to Captain. With his well-deserved promotion from Public Service Officer to Fire Captain I, Ron departs our media and public relations staff...

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The Los Angeles Fire Department is partnering with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to bring you timely and accurate information regarding recent: Salmonella Typhimurium infectionsRecalls of peanut...

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On Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM,7 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 2 Hazardous Materials Teams,1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, L.A. County Health Haz Mat and LAPD Haz Mat, under...

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The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department and their families invite you to join them for an action-filled afternoon, as the Los Angeles Kings tender a:Salute To Heroes - Firefighters Day:Saturday, February 14, 20091:00 PML.A. Kings vs. Edmonton...

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On Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 8:34 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 9 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command...

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