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Firefighters Encourage Thanksgiving Kitchen and Cooking Safety
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
Did you know? Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.   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…
LAFD Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Historic Van Nuys Fire Station
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) invites the public to an anniversary and BBQ celebration at Fire Station 39, as it celebrates 75 years of service to the residents of Los Angeles. Fire Station 39, at 14415 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, 91401, first opened in July 1939, and is the oldest active…
LAFD High School Cadets Graduate from Valley Youth Fire Academy
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
PANORAMA CITY - Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will host a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion by more than 65 high school students of the annual autumn Los Angeles Valley Youth Fire Academy on Saturday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. at Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta St.,…
Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LAFD along with our friends at NFPA &andUSFA are teaming up to remind you that the winter months are the leading time of year for home fires. To help you stay safe, we’re providing a wealth of safety tips and information on cooking, heating, candles and holiday decorating – factors that…
L.A. Fire Chief Outlines Major Reorganization Plan
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
In a key message delivered to the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas has outlined his formal plans to reorganize the Department's emergency services. In January 2015, the LAFD will begin a major reorganization of the Department’s Emergency Services…
Los Angeles Fire Department Pre-deploys Additional Resources for Wildfire Danger
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
As a result of the anticipated increased winds, and low relative humidity, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will pre-deploy additional resources beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday November 16, 2014. These additional firefighters will be placed at select Neighborhood Fire Stations serving high…
LAFD Captain Matthew G. McKnight Memorial
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
In honor of LAFD Captain Matthew G McKnight, a Memorial will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2015, at the LAFD Metro Fire Communications (MFC) Center, 500 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012. Captain McKnight died suddenly while on duty August 12, 2013 at MFC, where he supervised…
LAFD Battles Stubborn Greater Alarm Boyle Heights Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
BOYLE HEIGHTS - Los Angeles firefighters battled an early morning Greater Alarm Structure Fire in Boyle Heights on November 6, 2014. Fourteen minutes after midnight, LAFD responded to 3724 Whittier Boulevard to find a one-story cinder-block tilt-up commercial building with four businesses under one roof with smoke…
LAFD Pre-deploys Additional Resources for Wildfire Danger
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
As a result of the anticipated increased winds, rising temperatures, and lowering relative humidity, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will pre-deploy additional resources beginning at 8:00 PM on Tuesday November 4, 2014. These additional firefighters will be placed at select Neighborhood Fire…
THE LAFD AND ATF CONCLUDE SCENE INVESTIGATION AT THE EXTRA SPACE STORAGE FACILITY IN VENICE
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team (NRT), along with ATF Special Agents from the Los Angeles Field Division, announce the conclusion of the scene investigation at the Extra…
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