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2020 Firefighter of the Year - Captain II Tommy Kitahata
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - With 33 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles, Captain II Tommy Kitahata is a true public servant both on duty and off. His selection as the 2020 Firefighter of the Year is well earned and well deserved. Joining the LAFD in 1988, Tommy quickly proved himself to be a…
Building Destroyed, Two Firefighters Injured in El Sereno Blaze
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
EL SERENO - It took more than 150 firefighters nearly two hours Thursday evening to extinguish a fierce fire that consumed a large commercial building in Los Angeles' Eastside, sending two firefighters to the hospital. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 5:20 PM on September 30, 2021 to 4900 East…
Brush Fire Consumes Nearly Nine Acres in Chatsworth
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CHATSWORTH - Thanks to a well coordinated air and ground response by a trio of Fire Departments on Wednesday afternoon, a wildfire pushed by light winds was held to less than nine acres and prevented from damaging homes or causing injury in the northwest San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Fire Department…
Annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Please join the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the LAFD Historical Society, fellow members of the LAFD and family and friends at the annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, honoring the 281 members of the LAFD who made the ultimate sacrifice. Refreshments to follow the ceremony.…
Fire Consumes Vacant Downtown Los Angeles Church
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
DOWNTOWN - A greater alarm fire swept through a vacant church near downtown Los Angeles Friday night, destroying the former house of worship, but thankfully causing no injury. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned by the first of several 9-1-1 calls at 7:47 PM on August 27, 2021, reporting an…
2021 Brush Fire Season Press Conference
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
  On August 23, 2021, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Ralph Terrazas joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez in  highlighting the Department’s readiness for the peak of wildfire season, which typically hits Southern California from October through…
Man Dies at South L.A. Industrial Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
FLORENCE - One person died and a firefighter was injured, when a greater alarm fire destroyed a South Los Angeles furniture business Monday afternoon. The fire at 1001 East 60th Street in Florence, was reported to the Los Angeles Fire Department at 3:36 PM on August 16, 2021. Firefighters arrived quickly to…
Celebration of Life: Firefigher III Henry Munoz
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
The Los Angeles City Fire Department was deeply saddened by the active duty death of Henry Munoz, Firefighter III. Firefighter Munoz began his career with the LAFD on May 21, 2001. His most recent field assignment was Fire Station 107, serving the Chatsworth community. Firefighter Munoz sadly…
There's an Olympian in the Family
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
From her earliest days, Amanda Longan was meant to be in the water. Her passion, drive and dedication transformed her from a swimmer into an Olympian and a member of the USA Water Polo team competing in Tokyo. Where does she believe her inner strength and commitment to excellence stems? Directly…
Fire Destroys Vacant Sun Valley Supermarket
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Heavy fire swiftly blew through a large, vacant commercial building causing total roof collapse during the early morning hours in Sun Valley. At 3:11AM on July 22, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 8025 N Vineland Ave in Sun Valley.  Two Los…
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