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LAFD Firefighter Falls Through Roof While Battling Sylmar Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
SYLMAR - Los Angeles firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a commercial building where one firefighter was injured after falling through the roof while battling the fire.LAFD received a 9-1-1 call at 11:08 AM stating smoke was seen coming from the roof of 15513 Cobalt Street in Sylmar. Firefighters…
Grand Opening of LAFD Fire Station 15 at USC
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcomes you to join civic and community leaders, including Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Curren D. Price, Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas, University of Southern California President C.L. Max Nikias and others this Saturday, at the…
LAFD Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HOLLYWOOD - The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department cordially invite you to join civic and community leaders, as well as friends and family of the LAFD, as our community gathers to honor the 264 members of our Department who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the City.…
Sit ‘n Sleep and Tempur-Pedic® Donate Over 250 Mattresses to Four Southern California Fire Departments
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On October 1, 2015 – Iconic mattress retailer Sit ‘n Sleep announced today that it teamed with Tempur-Pedic®, the most highly recommended bed in America, to honor Southern California’s firefighters during National Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10. Sit ‘n Sleep and Tempur-Pedic® are donating over…
LAFD Helps You "PrepareAthon"
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Your Los Angeles Fire Department spent the morning working to share the important message of Preparedness.Today is a day of national preparedness titled, “America’s PrepareAthon”.  A grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience (http://…
Pets Killed, Family Injured in Van Nuys Blaze
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VAN NUYS - A dog and pet bird died, and a family of four was hospitalized with burns, when fire erupted in their shared bedroom at a central San Fernando Valley home late Sunday morning.The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 10:43 AM on September 27, 2015 to 14302 Kittridge Street in Van Nuys, where…
Media Advisory: News Release on Arson Suspect Announced in Teale Street Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Investigators from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released information today about a suspect in connection with a recent fire.On Sept. 19, 2015, at 7:25 a.m., a major emergency fire struck a…
LAFD Prevents Spread of Fire Through Commercial Warehouse
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
DOWNTOWN - Los Angeles Firefighters aggressive attack prevented a commercial fire from spreading throughout the building.At 3:27 AM on September 23, 2015, the LAFD responded to a reported Rubbish Fire at 820 S Gladys Ave in Downtown.  Firefighters arrived to find a…
LAFD Quickly Extinguishes Deadly Westwood Apartment Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
WESTWOOD - Los Angeles Firefighters quickly extinguished an apartment fire where tragically, a woman was found dead inside. At 7:05 AM on September 21, 2015, the LAFD responded to a Structure Fire at 10954 Roebling Ave in Westwood. They arrived on scene to find a large U-shaped two-story apartment…
LAFD Helps Battle Multiple Major Wildfires
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - In the wake of multiple large wildfires burning in northern California, the Los Angeles Fire Department has received multiple questions. Here are four questions and four answers on the topic1. Is the LAFD helping, if so how?Yes. Your LAFD has sent waves of…
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