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LAFD Restores Paramedic Fire Engine Downtown in Response to Surging Call Load
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - In response to a surging call load in the Central City area, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) this week added back a paramedic fire engine at Fire Station 9, one of the nation’s busiest.In the past two years, Fire Station 9, which is located on East 7th Street, has seen its call load increase…
LAFD Extinguishes Massive Sun Valley Auto Wrecking Yard Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
SUN VALLEY - Over 150 LAFD firefighters fought a "Major Emergency" fire at a Sun Valley auto salvage yard on April 17th, 2016. The fire ripped through approximately 1 1/2 acres, of the five block long yard, filled with rows of tightly packed vehicles.  Just before 4:00 PM, Los Angeles…
LAFD Week in Review 4.15.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
Your LAFD Week in Review showcases the heroic efforts of one bystander who saved a life, inspections, new vehicles and a massive drill at LAX.  What's the story? Read all about it in the Week in Review.
LAFD Week in Review 4.8.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
By land, by sea; in alleys and in fields of wheat, your LAFD showed how a multi faceted department uniquely responds to each and every incident. Take a peek in this week's LAFD Week in Review. Firefighters methodically attack a grass fire in North Hollywood this week. Read how it turned out and see…
Hyde Park Fire Kills Mother And Son
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A deadly, fast moving fire took the lives of two people in Hyde Park last night.At 1:41AM, on April 7, 2016, the LAFD responded to a reported structure fire at 4245 W 62nd Street.  Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, single family dwelling, well involved with fire.  The large, 79…
LAFD Week in Review 4.1.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A week in which sparks flew, dogs were saved and an owl was rescued. We also basked in the warm glow of a Good Samaritan who stepped in to save a World War II veteran. Find out the story and more in your LAFD Week in Review for 4.1.16 A non-injury auto fire Monday night created sparks and…
LAFD Thanks Public for Outpouring of Support
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
As most are aware that while responding to an emergency call yesterday, March 31, 2016, the Engineer (driver) of Engine 102 suffered a medical emergency and temporarily lost control of the apparatus. The engine collided with five parked vehicles and knocked down two power poles. Downed wires from…
LAFD Battles Major Emergency Fire in South LA Church
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
A roof collapsed while Los Angeles Firefighters battled a Major Emergency Structure fire in a South Los Angeles church building (predominately classrooms, and offices). At 5:15 AM, on March 28, 2016, the LAFD responded to 8401 S Hoover Street in the Vermont Knolls area of South Los…
LAFD Applauds Good Samaritan Helping Elderly Man Exit Burning Home
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
A World War II veteran is safe tonight after a quick thinking Good Samaritan ensured safety for a Boyle Heights resident as crews quickly knocked out a structure fire.  Just before noon on March 27th, 2016, the LAFD responded to the 2500 block of Cincinnati Street. Keen dispatchers warned…
Los Angeles Firefighters Remember Brent Lovrien
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
Please join us in remembering the line of duty death of Los Angeles Firefighter Brent Lovrien.Eight years-ago today, Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 1:57 PM Los Angeles Firefighters were summoned to investigate a "smell of smoke" inside an office supply store at 8540 South Sepulveda…
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