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Training, Courage and Teamwork Save a Woman's Life
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Today, the LAFD Board of Fire Commissioners recognized the top notch training, courage and teamwork that saved the life of a woman trapped in her burning home. On May 8th, 2017 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4100 block of Denker Ave in the Vermont…
One Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Mid-Wilshire Blaze
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
MID-WILSHIRE - One man died and another was seriously injured, after an early morning fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 3:48 AM on July 7, 2017 to 1103 S Sycamore Avenue in the Mid-Wilshire district, where firefighters arrived quickly to find smoke showing from the first floor of a two…
Teen Dies in Hyde Park Structure Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HYDE PARK - A teenager died and a young adult was injured in a Tuesday morning blaze that authorities have described as an intentional act.  The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 8:47 AM on June 27, 2017 to 4822 South Censhaw Boulevard in Hyde Park, where firefighters arrived quickly to…
Moving Towards Unmanned Aerial Systems to Increase Firefighter Safety
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- Innovation has always been a driving focus of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The Board of Fire Commissioners today ensured that tradition will continue when it approved a Unmanned Aerial Systems report aimed at increasing firefighter safety. If approved by the City Council in the coming…
LAFD and Fire Commission Recognizes Members of the Human Resources Division
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department has over 300 non-sworn members that provide professional support that directly corresponds with pursuit of our Department’s mission of saving life and property. Today, the LAFD along with the Fire Commission proudly honors eight of these…
PASSING OF LAFD BATTALION CHIEF JEROME BOYD
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES -  UPDATE: The Celebration of Life for Chief Boyd will be held Monday, 8 May, 2017 at 11:30AM at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live.  All details for the event available at www.lafdmemorial.org.   The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is saddened to announce…
Adult Male Perishes in South Los Angeles Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Despite rapid extinguishment, a man in his early 40’s lost his life in a South Los Angeles fire.At 5:25PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 817 W 106th Street for a reported structure fire.  Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the front of a 944 square foot single family…
Double Fatality Fire in South Los Angeles
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - An early morning fire at a South Los Angeles strip mall tragically took the lives of two people.At 5:35AM on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 4709 S Broadway St for a reported structure fire.   Firefighters arrived to find a 15,470 square foot, one…
Late Night Fire Takes Life of Woman in Hollywood
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Despite a quick rescue and rapid transport, an approximately 80 year old woman succumbed to her injuries from a late night fire in Hollywood. At 12:06AM on Sunday March 12, 2017 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 1006 N Mariposa Av where firefighters arrived to find a 13,768 square-…
Firefighters Save Home From Damaging Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters waged an aggressive battle and saved a Mid-City home from spreading fire.At 11:09AM the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1635 S Point View St in Mid-City.  The 9-1-1 call came in as a tree fire but when the first crews arrived on scene, they…
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