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LAFD Light Force 38 Being Restored Thanks to New Safer Grant
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
On August 24, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was notified that its application for the 2017 Staffing Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant was approved in the amount of $7,492,023.  The Federal share of the award is $4,620,082, while the cost match for the City is $2,871…
Sunland House Fire Claims a Life
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
SUNLAND - On the morning of September 14, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 4:15 AM of a structure fire in the 8500 block of West Wyngate Street in Sunland.  Firefighters were notified of an occupant inside when they arrived to find heavy flames in the front portion of the one-story…
Annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department cordially invite you to join the LAFD Historical Society, civic and community leaders as well as friends and family of the LAFD, as our community gathers to honor the 268 members of our Department who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their…
Girl Perishes, Six Injured in Cypress Park House Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CYPRESS PARK - An early Saturday morning house fire took the life of a preteen girl, and sent six other persons to the hospital, including one with critical injuries.   The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at 4:28 AM on September 8, 2018, reporting a structure fire with persons trapped at…
Join Members of the LAFD in Remembering 9-11
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - While time moves forward, it does not lessen the resolve of firefighters who have pledged: We Shall Never Forget!The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to stand with them in fulfilling this pledge as they gather for two public ceremonies. All are…
LAFD Firefighter Paramedic Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday August 21, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) honored Firefighter/Paramedic (FFPM) Jack Albert for his example of humanity, display of exceptional character and humility, while providing patient care beyond the call-of-duty.On March 26th, 2018, Rescue Ambulance 10…
LAFD Involvement in Fighting Recent California Brush Fires
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
The brush fires currently burning throughout the State are events which many in the fire service now consider to be our “new normal.”  We attribute this brush fire activity to three main factors:Global WarmingDrought conditions for six out of the last seven yearsIncreased construction within…
FireStat Manager Recognized for Generating $15.4 Million for LAFD
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday August 21, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) honored the FireStat for being critically instrumental in generating millions of dollars for our Department.FireStatLA Manager Drew Steinberg was recognized for her instrumental involvement in the LAFD obtaining a…
LAFD Battles Stubborn Fire in Downtown L.A. Garment Firm
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Scores of Los Angeles Firefighters labored for three-and-a-half hours early Wednesday morning to limit intense flames to a downtown garment business. " src="/sites/all/modules/contrib/wysiwyg/plugins/break/images/spacer.gif" title="<--break-->">   At 5:00AM on August 22, 2018, the…
Woman Dies in Silver Lake Apartment Blaze
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SILVER LAKE - A woman was found dead Friday evening in her Riverside Drive apartment, following a fire.The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned by the first of several 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire at 7:36 PM on August 17, 2018 at the Riverglen Apartments, 2850 Riverside Drive in Silver Lake. …
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