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Los Angeles County Public Works Forecasts Possible Debris And Mudflows
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is forecasting the potential for debris and mudflows in some areas of the City of Los Angeles and elsewhere in the county, especially in areas of recent wildfires. In the past few years, several wildfires have burned vegetation in Los Angeles…
Man, Two Dogs Found Dead In Valley Glen Apartment Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VALLEY GLEN - The Los Angeles Fire Department quickly extinguished an apartment fire in Valley Glen early Thursday morning, to discover an adult male and two dogs deceased within the involved unit.   The fire at 13833 Oxnard Street was reported at 12:59 AM on December 8, 2022, bringing 28 LAFD Firefighters…
LAFD Valor 2022 Awards Ceremony
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation's annual VALOR Awards Ceremony honors outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. VALOR 2022 was held on December 6, 2022 at Dodger Stadium, to honor members of the Los Angeles Fire Department who earned the Medal of Valor, Medal of Merit,…
One Dead in Eagle Rock House Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
EAGLE ROCK - The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a house fire Friday morning, protecting several nearby buildings, but sadly, one person was deceased inside the home. A call for service was received at 8:05 AM on December 1, 2022, with reports of a structure fire on the 1400 block of West Hepner…
LAFD Aids Ten Students After Suspected Overdose
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SHERMAN OAKS - The Los Angeles Fire Department evaluated ten students and transported seven in mild-to-moderate condition after a suspected overdose at a middle school. At least fifty LAFD firefighters responded to the 5400 block of North Vesper Avenue at 10:34 on December 1, 2022, for a suspected overdose at…
LAFD Proudly Salutes 28 Newly Promoted Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to honor the achievements of twenty-eight LAFD uniformed members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank within the Department. Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M.…
Hours-Long Fire Suppression Effort Saves Neighboring Businesses
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SHADOW HILLS - The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a Major Emergency Structure Fire early Wednesday morning, where a large blaze involved a commercial building and several vehicles. One-hundred eleven LAFD Firefighters responded to the 10900 block of West Randall Street beginning at 2:31 AM on…
When A Boy On A Bike Causes Us To Reflect, Remember - and Thank You!
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SYLMAR - It's not uncommon throughout the year to have people ask firefighters about their most 'memorable' emergency response. In gathering with family and friends during the holidays though, the men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department will often take time to reflect upon and share instead, the…
Documentary Recounts 2020's Harrowing Structure Fire on Boyd Street
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation announces the release of Boyd Street, created in partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department and Full Vision Productions. Boyd Street recounts the harrowing and heroic tale of the 2020 Toy District Fire, which sent eleven LAFD firefighters to…
Mayor Garcetti Announces Launch of the First-Ever LAFD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Mayor Eric Garcetti today, alongside Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, launched the Los Angeles Fire Department’s first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bureau (DEI) focused on ensuring a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all.  “We believe in, and are committed to, justice in Los…
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