On Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 4:32 PM, 12 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams...
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With weather conditions having a seasonal impact on energy supplies, many people are turning to portable electric generators as a source of temporary electricity for their homes.If improperly installed or operated, a portable electric generator can become...
Join members of the Los Angeles Fire Department and their families during December, when 'Big Apple' magic makes a rare trip west to benefit a special fire service charity...Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the RockettesSaturday, December 11,...
Vehicle backover injuries and deaths occur when someone, without a driver's knowledge, is positioned behind a vehicle as the driver is backing out of a driveway or other parking spot.Most victims of backovers are children and the elderly. To add to the...
Terrorism forces us to make a choice. We can be afraid... or we can be ready. To prepare your home, family and workplace for an emergency, please visit ready.govIf you see an actual emergency or pending act of terrorism, call 9-1-1.Those witnessing suspicious...
The Apple-1 computer was hand build in Steve Wozniak's parents garage. Steve Job's came up with the idea of selling it. The Apple-1 was first demonstrated in April 1976 at the HomeBrew Computer Club in Palo Alto.Originally, the Apple 1 sold for $500...
Los Angeles Firefighters have commenced their annual Spark of Love Toy Drive for needy children. Now through Christmas Eve, Los Angeles residents are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or sporting good to any Neighborhood Fire Station or CVS/pharmacy.Through...
On Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM, 18 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 12 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 2 Arson Units, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 3 EMS Battalion Captains, 5 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams,...
To help identify toys and children's products that have been recalled, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are again teaming up this holiday season to provide a 'Toy & Children's Product Recall' widget that...
In an attempt to 'take a bite out of crime', some business owners in California have recently turned to an illegal and highly dangerous method of stymieing burglaries and robberies.Referred to as "Security Fog Intruder Protection Systems", these seemingly...
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On Thursday, November 18th, Dell reported their third quarter earnings to be record breaking due to the increased demand for PCs and computer services. Despite this report from Dell, consumer revenue for the company only showed a 4 percent increase for...
As our nation comes together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Los Angeles Fire Department joins the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its United States Fire Administration (USFA) in reminding residents to cook and celebrate safely...
You’ve heard the reports on the news..."Firefighters discover couple dead from gas heater fumes.""Family found unconscious, overcome by carbon monoxide."Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in America, claiming...
On Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 7:51 AM, 11 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 1 LAFD Rescue Ambulance, 2 Helicopters, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of Assistant Chief Mark Stormes...
With temperatures diminishing across the nation, many Americans are using portable electric heaters.While they can be an efficient way to warm a room or supplement central heating, portable electric heaters can also be a fire or electric shock hazard...
For those of us who have worked alongside him, it is seen as an honor long overdue...LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic Ruben TerrazasEagle Rock Paramedic of the YearAaron ProctorEagle Rock PatchAt Eagle Rock's Fire Station 42, next to [Eagle Rock] City Hall...
On the evening of November 15th, 2010 Fire Engine 77 responded to a 9-1-1 call for a person trapped under a vehicle at the 8000 block of Norris Avenue in Sun Valley. Firefighters arrived on-scene and found a flatbed tow truck with a SUV that appeared...
On Monday, November 15, 2010 at 6:09 PM, 13 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, under the direction of...
A longtime regional favorite, deep-fried turkey has become increasingly popular across North America, thanks to celebrity chefs. What television and magazine chefs won't mention though, is the significant danger associated with deep-fat turkey fryers....
In the annals of the Los Angeles Fire Department, there is no fire so uniformly referred to as "wicked" as the 1955 La Tuna Canyon blaze - actually a series of widswept fires spanning five days in the Verdugo Mountains of the northeast San Fernando Valley."As...
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department take pride in a credo of service that places the needs of others ahead of their own.There are times however, when our efforts - no matter how valiant - should be rightfully overshadowed. One such time...
Beware of Gusty North to Northeast winds in the greater Los Angeles area. Wind advisories may even be extended through the weekend. The LAFD encourages the following tips:Use extreme caution while driving.Report nearby smoke and flames immediately to...
The Los Angeles Fire Department is a highly regimented agency that endorses paramilitary command principles. The men and women of the LAFD therefore admire, respect and praise all who have honorably served in our nation's Armed Forces. The tenth day...
Most Americans remembered to change their clocks to Standard Time on Sunday, November 7, 2010 to keep from missing an appointment. Few of our friends and neighbors however, were mindful of placing fresh batteries in their Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide...
On Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 8:40 AM, 3 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 3 EMS Battalion Captains, 1 Battalion Chief, under the direction of Battalion Chief D. Spence responded to a Multi Patient Medical Incident...
On Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM, 32 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 8 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 3 Arson Units, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Emergency Air Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains and...
When it comes to vegetation fires in The Golden State, few months keep responders as busy as November - and few locations offer as much challenge and heartache as the often volatile and rugged Santa Monica Mountains that originate in and bisect...
On Monday, November 1, 2010 at 6:44 AM, 7 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit and 1 EMS Battalion Captain, a total of 47 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel under the direction of Battalion Chief Joseph Klein,...
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