LAFD Risk Management Section – Record Unit
The LAFD Records Unit processes requests for fire records and related documents.
Fire Incident Reports (Medical/EMS records excluded)
Fee (per report): $5.50
Request Online
Submit your request electronically here:
LAFD Fire Records Request Portal
Requests 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
Fee: No Fee
Email requests directly to: lafd.records@lacity.org
Personal Appearances – Civil Cases
Fee: $275.00, pursuant to Government Code 68096.1(b)
Submit In-Person at 201 N. Figueroa St. – 3rd Floor Dropbox
Submit Electronically at LAFD Fire Records Request Portal
Witness Subpoenas submitted electronically will be reviewed prior to acceptance.
Subpoenas for LAFD Records
(Medical/EMS records excluded)
Including personnel, payroll, Fire Prevention, Fire investigation Records
Fee: $15.00 deposit
Submit In-Person at 201 N. Figueroa St. – 3rd Floor Dropbox
Submit Electronically 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, please confirm the status of the investigation by calling: (213) 202-9880
Requests must be submitted by mail and include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
Mail requests to:
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: LA City NextRequest Portal
California Public Records Act (CPRA) Requests
(Medical/EMS records excluded)
Submit all CPRA requests online through: LA City NextRequest Portal
Select: “Fire Department (CPRA Request Only)” (You may upload attachments if applicable).
Examples of CPRA Requests
Property Assessments
Underground Storage Tank Records
Hazardous Materials Related Records
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
For all medical related records please visit our EMS Website.
For additional questions or assistance:
Phone: (213) 202-9880
Email: lafd.records@lacity.org