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The Los Angeles Fire Department strives to be an effective and collaborative partner with the communities we serve. The Community Liaison Office coordinates public, civic, media, and community requests involving LAFD personnel, apparatus, facilities, and official participation.
All requests must be submitted through this office. Requests made directly to stations, units, or individual members cannot be processed.
We Coordinate Requests For
Media Events and Feature Stories
Motion Picture, Television, and Commercial Production
Social Media and Content Creators
School Visits and Safety Presentations
Civic Activities and Community Events
Ceremonial Units — Honor Guard, Pipes and Drums, Bandwagon
City and Official Business
Trademark and Branding Authorization
How to Submit a Request
Email LAFDrequest@lacity.org with:
- Overview – a brief description of your event or story and how LAFD factors in
- Deadline – the date and time you need a response by
- Specific Request – what you need: participation, an interview, access, a statement, or something else
| RESPONSE TIMES: Standard requests: 48 to 72 business hours | Filming and large productions: 2 weeks minimum | Ceremonial units: 4 to 6 weeks | Trademark review: 15 business days after materials are submitted |
Contact
Community Liaison Office 200 North Main Street, 18th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 General Office: 213-978-3820 Breaking News / Active Incidents: 213-485-5162 (24 hours) Request Submissions: LAFDrequest@lacity.org Office Hours: Monday through Friday, regular business hours |

