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Children, Hot Weather & Cars = Danger!
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With an average of 37 child deaths each year in the United States caused by children being left alone in a hot vehicle, the Los Angeles Fire Department is asking for your help right now: We need to make sure no child dies as the result of being left alone in a hot vehicle!Always put something you'…
LAFD Paramedics Stress Hot Weather Safety
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With hot weather predicted, the Los Angeles Fire Department suggests you take action now to:Minimize the risks of sun and hot weather.Prepare your household, pets and workplace.Get relief from and avoid the effects of heat.Adjust your attire and activities to limit sun exposure, heat and…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2023-4
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
ELYSIAN PARK - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 23-4 celebrated their graduation on June 27, 2024, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the 61 graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Sepulveda Basin Brush Fire Explosion Injures One Firefighter
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
SEPULVEDA BASIN - A fire that involved both brush and manmade materials in the Sepulveda Basin was responsible for injuring a Los Angeles City Firefighter on Monday afternoon.   LAFD companies responded to fire near 15700 West Burbank Boulevard at 1:32pm on Monday, June 24, 2024. Initially assessed as…
Celebrate Independence Day Safely at a Public Fireworks Show or Drone Display
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Think About Your Neighbors and Celebrate SAFELY This Year!  All fireworks, even the so-called 'safe and sane' variety remain illegal for personal possession or use in the City of Los Angeles. Attending a professional fireworks show or drone display is the safest and…
Prepare and Protect Your Pets From Fireworks
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With their sensitive hearing, many household pets become terrified by fireworks.In Los Angeles, it's not uncommon this time of year for firefighters to deal with persons bitten or injured by skittish animals or traffic collisions caused by wayward dogs, cats and horses.While we encourage…
LAFD Ceremony Salutes 73 Newly Promoted Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of seventy-three LAFD uniformed and civilian members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank or status within the Department. Event Photo AlbumExpressing her pride in their accomplishments,…
Second Fire At South L.A. Building Spreads To Destroy Adjacent Church
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CHESTERFIELD SQUARE - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a greater alarm fire that destroyed a South Los Angeles church early Thursday morning, having spread from an adjacent building used by the congregation, the scene of a separate fire late Tuesday night.   The latest fire was reported at 3:…
Eighteenth Annual LAFD Merit Scholarship Award Ceremony
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - Since 2007, Los Angeles Fire Department through the LAFD Scholarship Fund, has offered scholarships to the children of current, permanently disabled, or fallen LAFD firefighters. The merit-based awards are made available to students who have demonstrated excellence in academic studies, leadership…
Orange Vapor Cloud Lingers Over Chatsworth Business
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
CHATSWORTH - Firefighters evacuated employees from a business, Monday, when chemicals mixed and emitted an orange cloud behind a large commercial building.   The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials incident on the 20700 block of West Marilla Street at 1:03 PM on June 10…
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