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Flames Damage Two Buildings in South Los Angeles

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 South Bureau

LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey

FLORENCE -

More than a hundred firefighters from two agencies worked collaboratively near the Los Angeles City / County border early Wednesday, to confine fast moving flames to a pair of unoccupied businesses.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 3:55...

Woolsey Fire

Friday, November 9, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart

UPDATE: 7:00 PM November 13, 2018

EVACUATIONS: There are NO active evacuation orders within the borders of the City of Los Angeles.

RED FLAG PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Red Flag Parking Restrictions in the City of Los...

LAFD 2018 Medal of Valor and Merit Awardees

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

MEDAL OF VALOR

STRUCTURE FIRE

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC RIO-BEC HERNANDEZ

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LAFD Air Operations Receives Chief's Distinguished Service Award

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

LOS ANGELES - Staffed around the clock at Fire Station 114 on the grounds of Van Nuys Airport, LAFD Air Operations includes five helicopters and a team of pilots ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Its primary missions include brush fire suppression, search and rescue, hoist operations, and...

LAFD Girls Camp Founders Awarded

Monday, November 5, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

LOS ANGELES - Despite gains made in other sectors, women remain historically underrepresented in fire departments across the country. In Los Angeles, Girls Camp is an essential recruitment tool that exposes high school girls to the possibilities of fire service and helps them...

LAFD Chaplain George Negrete Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Saturday, November 3, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

George Negrete’s parents, Phil and Gloria, raised him and his three older sisters in Gardena. Phil was an ace mechanic, and Gloria was a registered nurse and full-time mom. They were outstanding role models and influences on their children.

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Halloween Safety Tips from the Los Angeles Fire Department

Sunday, October 28, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Amy Bastman

LOS ANGELES - The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department want your Halloween celebration to be memorable for all the right reasons. Help stay safe by planning ahead and sharing these LAFD safety tips BEFORE HALLOWEEN:

Plan costumes that are bright and...

"Valor: Beyond The Call" 2018 Awards Luncheon

Friday, October 26, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

LOS ANGELES - Each year, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation honors members of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excellence, and commitment to their community.

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Multiple Businesses Saved in Downtown LA

Thursday, October 25, 2018 Central Bureau

LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart

LOS ANGELES - Tenacious firefighting saved multiple businesses from damage at a Major Emergency structure fire in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Off-Duty LAFD Firefighter Saves Multiple Homes During The Thomas Fire

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott

LOS ANGELES - On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during...