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LAFD Chief Terrazas Announces Launch of FireStatLA and Online Publication of Response Data
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES –Fire Department Chief Ralph M. Terrazas, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Mitchell Englander, and Dr. Craig Uchida, president of Justice & Security Strategies Inc., today announced the formal launch of FireStatLA and the online publication of LAFD response data. As part of the…
Man and Woman Hospitalized, Two Dogs Rescued from Winnetka Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
WINNETKA - A man and woman were hospitalized and two dogs injured, when fire erupted in a west San Fernando Valley home Wednesday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 9:59 AM on October 22, 2014 to 8219 Quartz Avenue in Winnetka, where firefighters arrived quickly to find a small one-story…
Fire Damages Boyle Heights Metal Firm
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
BOYLE HEIGHTS - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a greater alarm fire at a Boyle Heights business early Sunday morning. Los Angeles Police Officers on patrol first noticed the blaze at 1459 South Lorena Street at 2:40 AM on October 19, 2014. They summoned firefighters, who arrived quickly to find fire…
LAFD Examines Ill Passenger at LAX; Not at Risk for Ebola
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 1:28 PM for a reported ill patient aboard an inbound flight. The patient exhibited symptoms that could possibly require transport to a local hospital and having been questioned by aircraft…
LAFD Battles Stubborn Canoga Park Greater Alarm Structure Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
CANOGA PARK – The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) battled a stubborn Greater Alarm Structure fire in the early morning of October 4, 2014. Just before 3:00 AM firefighters responded to 7000 Topanga Canyon Blvd to find a one-story vacant commercial building with fire through the roof. After…
LAFD Battles Wharf Fire at the Port of LA
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
WILMINGTON - A stubborn wharf fire caused a brief evacuation of Los Angeles Port employees and closure of several shipping terminals on Monday evening. As the incident ensued, pervasive odor over a widespread area caused a brief impact on local schools, though no injuries were reported. The Los Angeles Fire…
Fire Safety Day
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
HOLLYWOOD - Enjoy Fire Safety Day for the entire family! Join us on September 20, 2014 from 11 AM to 3 PM at the LAFD Hollywood Museum. Learn how to make a family escape plan. Learn about a safe meeting place. Learn how to keep your pets safe. Learn "hands only" CPR. There's free stuff too:…
LAFD Crews Respond to 'King' Wildfire in El Dorado County
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Pursuant to a Mutual Aid directive, the Los Angeles Fire Department has reassigned one Strike Team of firefighters: Strike Team 1001, comprised of... • LAFD Engine 10 - from Downtown • LAFD Engine 27 - from Hollywood • LAFD Engine 60 - from North Hollywood • LAFD Engine 61 - from Fairfax District…
14 Things You Should Do When an Emergency Vehicle Approaches
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
When you're driving in California, and an emergency vehicle approaches with warning lights and siren activated,   You Should: • Slow down. • Avoid abrupt maneuvers. • Quickly signal your intention. • Calmly and safely yield to your RIGHT. • Promptly come to a *full and complete STOP*…
LAFD Responds to 'Boles' Wildfire in Siskiyou County
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Pursuant to a Mutual Aid Request, the Los Angeles Fire Department has assigned one Strike Team of firefighters: Strike Team 1001, comprised of... • LAFD Engine 10 - from Downtown • LAFD Engine 27 - from Hollywood • LAFD Engine 60 - from North Hollywood • LAFD Engine 61 - from Fairfax District •…
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