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LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
The core mission of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is to preserve life and property.  Our mission extends to wherever we are needed and have the capability to assist.  In the last two months there have been many significant incidents across the United States that have…
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Today, members of the Los Angeles Fire Department joined the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas in formally recognizing the achievements of Karen Wagener, President of the non-profit Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, on the eve of her retirement. …
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), led by Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, on Monday, kicked-off CPR Week at a press conference at Griffith Observatory, where he encouraged all Angelenos to take just a few minutes this week to learn Hands-Only CPR, a skill that saves lives.   Chief Terrazas was…
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson-Counter-Terrorism Section have been investigating a series of intentionally set tree fires that damaged multiple vehicles outside of North Hollywood buildings in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 19, 2017.   On the morning of Monday,…
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
Los Angeles - Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit (TEMS Unit) co-hosted an “Active Shooter Training.”Over 400 Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and TSA personnel at Ontario Airport attended from October 27 through October 30. This is the fourth…
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - Flames quickly erupted in a one story commercial building filled with heavy fire load doing business as a large fabric wholesaler.The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 6:43 PM on October 14, 2017 of a fire at French Fabric, Inc. located at 1621 S. Soto Street in Boyle Heights. …
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
The Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) operates the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is the second busiest airport in the nation.  The airport has seen an increase in the amount of passengers for three straight years; correspondingly, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)…
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
HIGHLAND PARK - Firefighters battle a stubborn blaze while saving a neighboring apartment building and injuring three firefighters.On October 10, 2017 at 9:48 AM, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified of a structure fire at 219 N Ave 53 in Highland Park, where firefighters found heavy fire billowing from a…
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - One firefighter was injured, but as many as 50 workers escaped harm, when fire erupted among densely stored bales of recycled paper at an industrial site southwest of Boyle Heights early Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 1:18 PM on October 5, 2017 of a fire at…
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SUN VALLEY - A greater alarm fire Monday afternoon ravaged a deluxe door and hardware business, causing millions of dollars in damage, and sending one firefighter to the hospital.  The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 1:50 PM on September 25, 2017 to 11676 Tuxford Street in Sun Valley,…
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