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LAFD Proudly Salutes 28 Newly Promoted Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of twenty-eight LAFD uniformed members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank within the Department. Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M.…
Hours-Long Fire Suppression Effort Saves Neighboring Businesses
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SHADOW HILLS - The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a Major Emergency Structure Fire early Wednesday morning, where a large blaze involved a commercial building and several vehicles. One-hundred eleven LAFD Firefighters responded to the 10900 block of West Randall Street beginning at 2:31 AM on…
The 'Spark of Love' Holiday Toy Drive
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES -   The Spark of Love Holiday Toy Program will return November 24, 2023. Deserving children across Southern California eagerly look forward to the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. Though the program is sponsored locally by the Los Angeles Fire Department…
How Your Group Can Receive Holiday Toys
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With your help, the men and women of LAFD aim to assure that no deserving child goes without a gift this holiday season. If you are seeking to DONATE TOYS to the Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, please click here. If you are an organization …
When A Boy On A Bike Causes Us To Reflect, Remember - and Thank You!
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SYLMAR - It's not uncommon throughout the year to have people ask firefighters about their most 'memorable' emergency response. In gathering with family and friends during the holidays though, the men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department will often take time to reflect upon and share instead, the…
Documentary Recounts 2020's Harrowing Structure Fire on Boyd Street
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation announces the release of Boyd Street, created in partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department and Full Vision Productions. Boyd Street recounts the harrowing and heroic tale of the 2020 Toy District Fire, which sent eleven LAFD firefighters to…
Mayor Garcetti Announces Launch of the First-Ever LAFD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Eric Garcetti today, alongside Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, launched the Los Angeles Fire Department’s first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bureau (DEI) focused on ensuring a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all.  “We believe in, and are committed to, justice in Los…
Firefighters Stress Cooking Safety This Thanksgiving
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
Did you know? One day of the year has 3 to 4 times more fires than any other day: Thanksgiving. Los Angeles Firefighters understand the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. That's why we are stressing the importance of kitchen safety, especially during…
Wind Driven Fire Extends From Vegetation to Commercial Buildings in Sun Valley
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SUN VALLEY - More than 165 members of the Los Angeles Fire Department were joined by firefighters from the neighboring cities of Burbank and Glendale on Saturday night in a two-and-one-half hour battle against a Santa Ana wind-driven wildfire that heavily damaged two buildings. The fire was reported at 7:39…
LAFD Mourns Fallen Firefighter Kenneth Brink
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
With heavy hearts, we announce that active-duty Firefighter III Kenneth Brink passed away off-duty in his home on November 9, 2022. Kenneth was a 15-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department. He was highly respected department-wide, as a member of Fire Station 88 (Urban Search and Rescue…
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