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PUBLIC NOTICE: Genasys Zone Changes with Regard to Archived Evacuation Orders
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
March 18, 2025TO:            Residents affected by evacuation orders during the Palisades, Hurst, and Sunset Fires in January 2025FROM:       Los Angeles Fire DepartmentSUBJECT:  Genasys Zone Changes with…
Firefighters Ask You To Fill The Boot For MDA 2025
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters across the country have collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the "Fill the Boot" program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). During this 71st year of Fill The Boot, your local firefighters are continuing this long-…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2024-2
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PANORAMA CITY - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 24-2 celebrated their graduation on May 1, 2025, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD.  Friends and family of the 32 graduates were proudly joined by civic and community leaders, including Los Angeles Mayor…
Los Angeles Rams to Touch Down at LAFD Air Operations for the Zillow Draft Headquarters
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
For the first time in NFL history, a team will take their Draft operations to a fire station when the Los Angeles Rams draft from Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Air Operations, showcasing their commitment to community resilience and honoring the first responders who protect the city they call…
Join Us May 10, 2025 for LAFD "Fire Service Day" (Citywide Open Firehouse Celebration)
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to visit an LAFD Fire Station on…
2025 CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Recommendation
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - On March 24, 2025, CAL FIRE issued the 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Southern California, including the City of Los Angeles.  According to State law, a local agency shall not decrease the level of the FHSZ recommended by the State.  However, a local agency may…
Off-Duty LAFD Firefighter Connor Lees' Body Recovered in Long Beach
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LONG BEACH - UPDATE: It is with profound sadness that we share an update regarding Firefighter III Connor J. Lees.On March 28, 2025, the Long Beach Police Department recovered the body of Firefighter Connor J. Lees from the waters off Long Beach. The LAFD stands united in grief alongside Firefighter Lees’…
Home Explosion Critically Injures One Patient, Traps Dog
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
  PACOIMA - At 9:01AM on March 20, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire and explosion in the 13000 block of West Remington Street in Pacoima.Firefighters arrived to find a partially-collapsed single family dwelling with light smoke showing. A…
Historic Pacific Dining Car Burns for the Second Time
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
 WESTLAKE -At 6:53AM on March 20, 2025 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1310 W 6th St in the Westlake neighborhood.Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from a two-story vacant office building, and upon further investigation discovered fire…
Evacuation Warnings for March 12-13 Due to High Mudslide/Debris Flow Risk
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Due to the forecasted high rains which have the potential to trigger mudslides and debris flows on March 12-13, the City of Los Angeles is issuing EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas and limited, address specific Evacuation Orders which will go into effect from 7AM Wednesday (3/12/2025) to 6pm…
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