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LAFD Determines Cause of Skirball Brush Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - For the past several days, members of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Arson-Counter-Terrorism Section have been investigating the cause of the Skirball Fire that broke out just before 5:00AM on Wednesday December 6, 2017.LAFD investigators have determined the fire was caused by an illegal…
Creek Fire Status
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES -   LAST UPDATED: 1:00 PM December 11, 2017   INCIDENT SUMMARY: On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 3:43 a.m., LAFD firefighters responded to an active brush fire that entered the City near 11350 N Riverwood Drive. Unified command was established with the Los Angeles County Fire…
Text-to-911 Comes to Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Mobile users in Los Angeles County now have the ability to send text messages to 911, giving hearing and speech impaired residents, or those in situations where it is too dangerous to dial 911, a potentially life-saving option. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) urges the public, “To call if…
Two LAFD Firefighters Injured, Thirteen Residents Displaced by Westlake Apartment Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
WESTLAKE - Two Los Angeles Firefighters sustained injury and thirteen residents were displaced by a fierce predawn blaze Saturday morning in an apartment building west of MacArthur Park. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 5:45 AM on November 25, 2017 to 2900 Sunset Place in Westlake, where…
Firefighters Ask: Your Turkey or Your Life?
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
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. Your Turkey or Your Life? After watching the…
Proud To Be A LAFD Member
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
The core mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is to preserve life and property.  Our mission extends to wherever we are needed and have the capability to assist.  In the last two months there have been many significant incidents across the United States that have required our…
Firefighters and Civic Leaders Salute LAFD Foundation President Karen Wagener
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Today, members of the Los Angeles Fire Department joined the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas in formally recognizing the achievements of Karen Wagener, President of the non-profit Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, on the eve of her retirement.     In a…
LAFD Kicks-Off CPR Week
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), led by Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, on Monday, kicked-off CPR Week at a press conference at Griffith Observatory, where he encouraged all Angelenos to take just a few minutes this week to learn Hands-Only CPR, a skill that saves lives.   Chief Terrazas was…
North Hollywood Arson Suspect Apprehended and Charged
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson-Counter-Terrorism Section have been investigating a series of intentionally set tree fires that damaged multiple vehicles outside of North Hollywood buildings in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 19, 2017.   On the morning of Monday,…
LAFD Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit Performs Active Shooter Training
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
Los Angeles - Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit (TEMS Unit) co-hosted an “Active Shooter Training.”Over 400 Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and TSA personnel at Ontario Airport attended from October 27 through October 30. This is the fourth year of…
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