Los Angeles Voters Approve Measure FD, Investing in the LAFD
On November 3, 2026, Los Angeles voters approved Measure FD, making a significant investment in the future of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The men and women of the LAFD extend our heartfelt thanks to the residents of Los Angeles for their support and confidence in the people who serve and protect this city.
LAFD firefighters and community members during a recent education event. Photo credit: Cody Weireter
The passage of Measure FD represents more than a commitment of additional resources. It reflects a recognition of the essential role the Fire Department plays in the safety and well-being of our communities, and a willingness by Angelenos to invest in the people and services they depend on every day.
Measure FD was brought to the ballot through a grassroots effort led by United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC), the labor organization representing LAFD firefighters. Through months of organizing and public outreach, union members and supporters gathered more than 225,000 petition signatures to qualify the initiative for the November ballot. The effort brought firefighters into communities across Los Angeles to share the challenges facing the department and make the case for sustained investment in emergency services. The initiative subsequently received unanimous support from the Los Angeles City Council to appear before voters.
The LAFD is grateful to UFLAC and everyone who contributed to this effort, as well as to the community organizations, civic leaders, businesses, and residents who supported the measure. Most of all, we thank the voters of Los Angeles. Your support is an expression of trust in our members and in the work we do, often under difficult and unpredictable circumstances.
Engine 209 in front of the historic Los Angeles Theatre on South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
Photo credit: Harry Garvin
We are grateful for the trust Angelenos have placed in us and are committed to honoring it through responsible stewardship and frequent, public updates on our progress. Thank you, Los Angeles, for standing with your firefighters. It is our privilege to serve this city.
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