Fire Records & Document Requests
The LAFD Records Unit processes requests for fire incident reports, subpoenas, personal appearances, and public records. Find the right request type below and follow its submission steps and fees.
Fire Incident Reports
Medical/EMS records excluded — see Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Records below
| $5.50 per report |
Request online
Submit your request electronically at the LAFD Fire Records Request Portal
Request by mail
Mail your request along with the required report fee to:
LAFD Records Unit 201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1250 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Record Subpoenas & Personal Appearances
Medical/EMS records excluded
Personal appearance — criminal or juvenile cases
| No fee |
Email requests directly to lafd.records@lacity.org
Personal appearances — civil cases
| $275.00 — Government Code § 68096.1(b) |
Submit in person at 201 N. Figueroa St. — 3rd Floor Dropbox
Submit electronically at the LAFD Fire Records Request Portal
Note: witness subpoenas submitted electronically will be reviewed prior to acceptance.
Personal appearances — government agencies (CA, DA, etc.)
| No fee |
Submit via email to lafd.records@lacity.org
Subpoenas for LAFD Records
Medical/EMS records excluded
Includes personnel, payroll, Fire Prevention, and Fire Investigation records.
| $15.00 deposit |
Submit in person at 201 N. Figueroa St. — 3rd Floor Dropbox
Submit electronically at the LAFD Fire Records Request Portal
Arson Investigation Reports
Arson Investigation Reports may only be released once the case is closed and approved for release by the Arson Counter Terrorism Section.
Before submitting a request, confirm the status of the investigation by calling (213) 202-9880.
Requests must be submitted by mail
Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
LAFD Records Unit 201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1250 Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Media Requests
Media requests must be submitted through the Community Liaison Office (CLO).
Submit by email to lafdrequest@lacity.org
Submit online through the LA City NextRequest Portal
California Public Records Act (CPRA) Requests
Medical/EMS records excluded
Submit online
Submit all CPRA requests through the LA City NextRequest Portal
Select “Fire Department (CPRA Request Only)” — attachments may be uploaded if applicable.
Examples of CPRA requests
Property assessments
Underground storage tank records
Hazardous materials–related records
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Records
For all medical-related records, please visit the EMS Records website:
EMS Records — lafd.org/ems-billing-medical-records
Questions or assistance
Phone: (213) 202-9880
Email: lafd.records@lacity.org