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LAFD Rescues Woman, Treats Man Injured in South L.A. Blaze
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - A man suffered serious smoke inhalation, and a woman - rescued by firefighters, was fighting for her life, after flames swept through their South L.A. apartment Monday night.The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 9:19 PM on February 29, 2016 to the Pueblo del Rio public housing project at …
Fire At Vacant Home Claims One Life
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Despite the quick work of firefighters, one life was lost in a fire at a vacant home in Van Nuys.At 3:58AM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 14011 W Archwood St for a reported structure fire.  The 3,276 square foot house, built in 1992, was well involved with fire upon LAFD arrival.  26…
LAFD Week in Review 2.26.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
In this week's review, we spotlight an emergency landing on a residential street, an air rescue in the hills of Griffith Park and quick work by firefighters after a row of palm trees caught fire. We also spent some time at the third recruitment expo and took a glimpse back at one of the more…
Find Out What It Takes To Be A Firefighter For The LAFD
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will join partner City agencies at a Public Safety Hiring Expo aimed at introducing potential firefighters to the wide-range of career opportunities available within the LAFD. Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas, members from LAFD’s Recruitment Unit and other…
LAFD Week in Review 2.19.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A smoke inhallated bulldog named Potato (he's OK!), a finish line proposal (she said, I do!) and a massive, wind-whipped fire (no injuries!) highlight your LAFD Week in Review for 2.19.16Subscribe each week by clicking here and thank you (for reading)! Fire in an abandoned Van Nuys motel…
Fire Consumes Abandoned Van Nuys Motel
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VAN NUYS - It took nearly 170 Los Angeles Firefighters almost three hours to fully control a massive non-injury blaze at a vacant motel in the central San Fernando Valley Sunday afternoon.The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 2:04 PM on February 14, 2016 to 6500 North Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys…
LAFD Week in Review 2.12.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A dog was saved, a cat was rescued and fire erupted in an 83-year-old building in Downtown. And that was just Tuesday. See what else happened in the LAFD Week in Review for 2.12.16This week saw the first day of academy for Recruits of Class 15–4 at Drill Tower 40. Photo by Christian Riley
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Los Angeles Industrial Blaze
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - A greater alarm fire Tuesday morning in the central industrial district of downtown Los Angeles, gutted a metal fabricating firm and sent two firefighters to the hospital.The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a structure fire at 7:40 AM on February 9, 2016.  Firefighters…
Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Downtown Greater Alarm Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
In the early morning hours on February 6, 2016, approximately 100 firefighters battled a dangerous downtown structure fire. At 1:00 AM, firefighters responded to 1138 Los Angeles Street to find a one-story pre-1933 commercial building, 50' x 100', with smoke showing. Firefighters forced entry…
LAFD Week in Review 2.5.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A week touched by tragedy and a greater alarm fire finished with joy as we rode an emotional roller coaster that showed the best of what your #LAFD has to offer. What was your favorite moment from this week? Read the Week in Review and leave us a response!Graduation day as 45 recruits joined…
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