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Fire Consumes Vacant Historic House of Worship in Los Angeles
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - A stubborn predawn blaze Thursday consumed a vacant historic house of worship southwest of downtown Los Angeles.  The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 6:23 AM on October 4, 2018 to 720 West Washington Boulevard in the University Park area, where firefighters arrived quickly to…
Firefighters Injured Battling Boyle Heights Blaze
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
BOYLE HEIGHTS - A mid-day fire than consumed a business Wednesday in L.A.'s Industrial Eastside, sent three firefighters to the hospital, including one with critical burn injuries.   The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 12:46 PM on September 19, 2018 to 2881 East Pico Boulevard in south Boyle…
LAFD Fire Station 9 Named Busiest Station In The Country
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - We are extremely proud of the members assigned to Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 9 (FS9) as it was just announced that FS9 is the busiest station in the country (according to Firehouse Magazine’s 2017 National Run Survey). The Department is making a concerted effort to…
Menacing Major Emergency Fire in Glassell Park
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
GLASSELL PARK - On September 17, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 5:20 PM of a structure fire at 3501 North San Fernando Road in Glassell Park.  Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the first floor of an occupied ‘L’ shaped two-story commercial building.With workers inside…
LAFD Light Force 38 Being Restored Thanks to New Safer Grant
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
On August 24, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was notified that its application for the 2017 Staffing Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant was approved in the amount of $7,492,023.  The Federal share of the award is $4,620,082, while the cost match for the City is $2,871…
Sunland House Fire Claims a Life
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
SUNLAND - On the morning of September 14, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 4:15 AM of a structure fire in the 8500 block of West Wyngate Street in Sunland.  Firefighters were notified of an occupant inside when they arrived to find heavy flames in the front portion of the one-story…
Annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department cordially invite you to join the LAFD Historical Society, civic and community leaders as well as friends and family of the LAFD, as our community gathers to honor the 268 members of our Department who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their…
Girl Perishes, Six Injured in Cypress Park House Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CYPRESS PARK - An early Saturday morning house fire took the life of a preteen girl, and sent six other persons to the hospital, including one with critical injuries.   The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at 4:28 AM on September 8, 2018, reporting a structure fire with persons trapped at…
Join Members of the LAFD in Remembering 9-11
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - While time moves forward, it does not lessen the resolve of firefighters who have pledged: We Shall Never Forget!The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to stand with them in fulfilling this pledge as they gather for two public ceremonies. All are…
LAFD Firefighter Paramedic Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday August 21, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) honored Firefighter/Paramedic (FFPM) Jack Albert for his example of humanity, display of exceptional character and humility, while providing patient care beyond the call-of-duty.On March 26th, 2018, Rescue Ambulance 10…
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