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LAFD Air Operations Receives Chief's Distinguished Service Award
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 air…
LAFD Girls Camp Founders Awarded
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 consider it a viable…
LAFD Chaplain George Negrete Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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.  Although he initially attended Santa Monica Community…
"Valor: Beyond The Call" 2018 Awards Luncheon
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.This year the Medal of Valor and Award of Merit honorees include seven members who distinguished…
Multiple Businesses Saved in Downtown LA
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.At 5:35PM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1541 Newton Street in Downtown Los Angeles. With fire showing through the roof of a one story…
Off-Duty LAFD Firefighter Saves Multiple Homes During The Thomas Fire
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 the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of…
Building Saved in Koreatown
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - An early morning wall fire turned Major Emergency structure fire in Koreatown ends with a building saved.At 5:24AM on October 20, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of S Normandie Av in Koreatown.  Firefighters arrived to a four story,…
New Brush Clearance Requirements for Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES; The state of California has seen an increase in frequency and size of wildfires, including historic brushfires in the City of Los Angeles such as the La Tuna, Creek, and Skirball fires. Additionally, smaller brushfires have been accidentally started by well intentioned residents…
Bus Collision Sends 25 to the Hospital
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A bus crossed the freeway divider and collided with a passenger vehicle, sending 25 patients to the hospital.At 1:00pm on October 14, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported collision on the southbound 405 Freeway at Nordhoff. Incidents on a freeway are extremely dangerous to…
Home Explosion in Boyle Heights
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - An afternoon home explosion significantly damaged a one-story home and injured one occupant.The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at 12:36 PM on October 11, 2018, reporting an explosion at a Boyle Heights residence located on the 1100 block of South Lorena Street.  Firefighters…
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