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LAFD Arrests South Los Angeles Arson Suspect
LAFD Spokesperson: Peter Sanders
LOS ANGELES - Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Arson-Counter-Terrorism Section have been investigating a series of small trash fires set outside South Los Angeles buildings in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 14, 2015.   On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, LAFD investigators…
Fire Commission Honors Members for Work on Tiered DIspatching System
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is dedicated to your safety and ensuring we provide the best possible service to the citizens of Los Angeles. This morning, the Fire Commission honored a group of individuals whose work over a 10 month period helped make you even safer.  LAFD dispatchers,…
Hollywood Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
HOLLYWOOD - The Los Angeles Fire Department responded Saturday morning to 1776 N Cahuenga Blvd for a broken gas line that required over 100 people to evacuate from nearby buildings. At 11:30 AM on May 16, 2015, firefighters arrived on scene and determined a six-inch gas line…
Los Angeles Harbor Youth Fire Academy Graduation 2015
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has sponsored the high school Fire Instruction Recruitment and Education (FIRE) program since 1999, providing equipment and personnel as needed. The program offers training for high school cadets in firefighting and emergency services; students…
LAFD and LAPD Host 'Safe Summer Tip Off'
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department invite you to the 2015 Safe Summer Tip-Off:  This community event is FREE and offers something for everyone: Free BBQ Lunch - Entertainment - Games & PrizesFree drawings…
Woman Dies, Man Injured in Woodland Hills Condominium Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
WOODLAND HILLS - A fast-moving fire in a southwest San Fernando Valley condominium claimed the life of a woman Saturday night, and sent a male relative to the hospital with serious burn injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 9:34 PM on April 25, 2015 to 21650 Burbank Boulevard in…
LAFD Quickly Handles a Non-Injury Los Feliz Blaze; Marijuana Plants Found
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS FELIZ - Los Angeles Firefighters quickly handled a non-injury blaze in a Los Feliz home that had countless small explosions and uncovered dozens of marijuana plants. At 6:00 PM on April 24, 2015, LAFD responded to multiple 911 calls for a Structure Fire at 3940 Sunset Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene…
LAFD Says "March for Babies"
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is honored to once again team-up with the March of Dimes in its annual fund raising campaign. We kicked it off tomorrow April 25th, 2015. Thousands of participants are expected to trek the identified route to help raise funds to support research…
Los Angeles First Responders Team Up to Grant Child’s Wish
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - Over the last few days, Los Angeles First Responders were honored to make an 8-year old boy's dreams come true. Noah Cohen, from Vermont, was diagnosed at birth with a rare disease called VACTERL association that required him to endure 24 surgeries. But despite his life-…
LAFD Chief Unveils Department's Strategic Plan
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - This morning, City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas formally presented his strategic vision to the Los Angeles Fire Department's leadership team and members of the Department. The LAFD Strategic Plan was also presented to the Mayor and members of the City Council. This represents…
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