The Los Angeles Fire Department joined the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Kidde, MySafe:LA, The Home Depot, American Red Cross, and others on Saturday, November 7, for a community home safety event at The Home Depot in Playa Vista. The family-friendly event brought firefighters and community members together for a morning of fire and carbon monoxide safety education, activities for children, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with local first responders.

Homer and Sparky joined in to make safety extra fun!
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LAFD Engine 67 was an enthusiastic presence throughout the event, engaging with children, parents, and community members. Battalion 4 also participated for the duration of the event, connecting with attendees and demonstrating the department's commitment to public education and community outreach.

MySafe:LA shared incredible preparedness materials for all ages.
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While the event provided an opportunity to share important home safety information, its impact is already extending beyond the day itself. Several opportunities for continued collaboration emerged, including a potential beautification project to support recovery efforts in the Pacific Palisades, interest from multiple organizations in American Red Cross-certified CPR training for their employees, and opportunities to coordinate smoke alarm canvassing with Home Depot stores in communities at greater risk from fire.

Red Cross volunteers provide emergency assistance during disasters, as well as helping communities prepare for emergencies through safety education, preparedness resources, and outreach.
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These partnerships are still developing, but they represent the kind of lasting community connections that can grow from bringing people together around a shared commitment to safety and recovery.

MySafe:LA team members work hard throughout the year to support community fire and life safety preparedness. 
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Events like this are often measured by what happens in a single morning. In this case, the relationships established and opportunities identified have the potential to benefit communities across Los Angeles for years to come.

Kidde team members distributed smoke detector information for the adults and fire helmets for the kids. 
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The LAFD thanks Kidde, The Home Depot, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and everyone who participated in making this event a success. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our community partners to help make Los Angeles a safer, stronger place to live.