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LAFD Mourns The Passing of Recruit Firefighter Jacob Fuerte
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) is mourning the loss of one of our recruit firefighters.           In the early morning hours of April 15, 2024, a tragic incident occurred on the NB 101 freeway at Vineland Avenue in Studio City. An LAFD recruit on his…
LAFD Captain Richard Moody Honored as LAFD Firefighter of the Year
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles City Firefighters Association are proud to recognize Captain II Richard Moody as "Firefighter of the Year” for his many personal and professional accomplishments during calendar year 2023. With 24 years of exceptional service to the people of…
Sun Valley House Fire Claims Life
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SUN VALLEY - The Los Angeles Fire Department discovered a man dead inside a burning Sun Valley home Wednesday evening.      The fire was first reported to 9-1-1 at 4:04 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 on the 7500 block of North Craner Avenue in Sun Valley. Firefighters arrived…
Firefighters Battle Intense Flames at Downtown Los Angeles Clothing Supply
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Over one hundred Los Angeles City Firefighters battled flames for several hours at a Downtown Los Angeles clothing supply Friday morning, protecting nearby businesses from the intense heat, during a Major Emergency structure fire.     A 9-1-1 call was placed to the Los Angeles City…
LAFD Chief Joins Health Leaders to Salute and Inspire 'Heart Heroes' in Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - During National Public Health Week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the department’s Community Readiness Champions Initiative, a series of in-person and online trainings (Hands-only CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) awareness, STOP THE…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2023-3
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
ELYSIAN PARK - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 23-3 celebrated their graduation on April 4, 2024, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the 35 graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Pacoima Garage Fire Kills One, Firefighters Rescue Another
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
PACOIMA - Firefighters rescued one woman from a burning converted garage, but another person was found dead inside, late Wednesday evening. The fire at the 13500 block of West Gager Street was reported to the Los Angeles City Fire Department at 10:27 PM on March 27, 2024. Just two minutes later, an LAFD…
First Black Female LAFD Firefighter Honored by Fire Commissioners
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The LAFD Fire Commission honored d'Lisa Davies on March 19, 2024, during Women's History Month, for her contributions to the Fire Service, and accomplishments including being the first Black female firefighter in the LAFD. d’Lisa, the oldest of 8 children born in Tucson, Arizona, is a recent…
LAFD Ceremony Salutes 52 Newly Promoted Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of fifty-two LAFD uniformed and civilian members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank or status within the Department. Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of Los Angeles Fire…
Sherman Oaks Landslide Destroys One Home
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SHERMAN OAKS - An early-morning landslide inflicted severe damage to one home and threatened several others, but thankfully, no one was injured.     Firefighters received a report of a large tree down and wires down in the backyard of a residence at 2:51 AM on March 13, 2023, on the 3700 block of…
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