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Brush Fire Held to 3 Acres in Sepulveda Basin
Posted from LAFD News & Information 5 hours ago
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 1:10 PM, 14 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 4 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 3 Helicopters, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, LAFD Brush Patrols, 1 CERT Coordinator, L.A. County Fire Department Camp Crews & Helicopter, Park Rangers and General Services PD, under the direction of Battalion Chief Peter Benesch responded to a Brush Fire at 15700 W. Burbank Bl. in the Sherman Oaks area.An Engine company returning from a medical emergency, noticed a significant plume of smoke in the dis... (original story)
2008 Los Angeles Firefighters Memorial Service
Posted from LAFD News & Information 6 hours ago
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department cordially invite you to join them at the 2008 Los Angeles Firefighters Memorial Service.Saturday, October 11, 200810:00 AMLos Angeles Fire Department Museum & Memorial1355 North Cahuenga BoulevardHollywood, California 90028We are pleased to provide an interactive map with driving directions, and encourage you to consider public transit. All are welcome to attend the service and tour the adjacent museum on this special day of remembrance.For further information, please call (323) 464-2727 or visit:www.lafdmuseum.orgSubmitted by Brian Humphrey... (original story)
Major Emergency Fire at Pacoima Middle School
Posted from LAFD News & Information 9 hours ago
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 4:20 PM, 17 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 2 Urban Search and Rescue Units, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 4 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, L.A. Unified School Police and DWP, under the direction of Assistant Chief Don Frazeur, responded to a Structure Fire at 9919 Laurel Canyon Bl. in the San Fernando area.Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Pacoima Middle School. The first arriving Firefighters on scene f... (original story)
Families of Fallen Firefighters Gather in Emmitsburg
Posted from LAFD News & Information 1 day 3 hours ago
On October 3-5, 2008 the families, friends and colleagues of 110 fallen firefighters are gathering in Emmitsburg, Maryland for the 27th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.A plaque with the names of 101 American firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2007 will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, on the grounds of the National Fire Academy. The names of 9 additional firefighters who died in previous years will also be added. The plaques surrounding the Memorial - which was established in 1981, contain the names of more than 3,200 men and women who paid ... (original story)
LAFD: This is Fire Prevention Week!
Posted from LAFD News & Information 1 day 6 hours ago
Many people are surprised to learn that a home fire is reported every 79 seconds in the U.S. and that last year, such home fires represented 84 percent of all fire deaths.In our nation, there is one civilian fire injury every 30 minutes and one civilian fire death every 2 hours and 33 minutes.Think about it. In the time it takes to watch a television sitcom, someone is on their way to the emergency room with a serious fire injury. In little more time than it takes to 'grab a quick bite' and enjoy a feature film at the theater, someone in our nation has succumbed to fire. In 2007, fire killed m... (original story)
Why is the Flag at Half-Staff Today on Federal Buildings?
Posted from LAFD News & Information 1 day 6 hours ago
On October 16, 2001, President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring the U.S. flag to be lowered to half-staff annually on all Federal buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters. Public Law 107-51 requires this action on the day of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, which takes place this year on October 5, 2008.The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department encourage all Americans to follow the Federal Government's example. By respectfully lowering your U.S. flag today, you will recognize brave men and women who have died protecting your community from disaster... (original story)
75 Years Ago: L.A. Wildfire Kills 29 Firefighters
Posted from LAFD News & Information 3 days ago
"At first, it looked like a small brush fire. And there seemed to be almost unlimited manpower available to put it out. Both workers and foremen figured it would be batted out quickly."...and so it was on the afternoon of October 3, 1933, when a fire erupted in the Mineral Wells Canyon area of Griffith Park.Before it was controlled that night, it would prove to be the deadliest wildfire to firefighters in American history - killing 29 fire control workers and injuring more than 150 others.It is a chapter of local history forgotten by most, but ready for you to experience via the on-line LAFD H... (original story)
Hannah Montana, God and the LAFD...
Posted from LAFD News & Information 3 days ago
It's certainly no secret that the Los Angeles Fire Department is an active participant in today's 'Social Media' arena. While the LAFD News & Information blog remains the springboard for many 'Web 2.0' projects in the LAFD Lab (more about that soon), we can't overlook the immense popularity of LAFD on Twitter. Though we remain honored that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey mentions LAFD during his keynote presentations, we'll admit the heartiest of smiles come when we least expect them... Enjoying an off-duty cup of coffee with LAFD spokesman Ron Myers the other day, we soon heard the familiar sound... (original story)
Public Safety BBQ in Downtown Los Angeles
Posted from LAFD News & Information 4 days ago
Prime Rib Sandwiches, Pasta, Salads and More! Please join members of the Los Angeles Fire Department this Friday, October 3, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the 9th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District on the upper level of the 7+Fig Mall at 735 South Figueroa Street, this public event honors the men and women of the LAFD, LAPD, CHP, LADOT, FBI, Sheriff's Department and other public safety agencies. All are welcome. We encourage use of the Metro Red Line, Metro Purple Line or Metro Blue Line, which se... (original story)
How Far We've Come: 1958 Alarm Video Features LAFD
Posted from LAFD News & Information 5 days ago
As time passes, it is easy for us to forget how far America's Fire Service has progressed in the last fifty years. A 1958 short movie from the American District Telegraph Company, now commonly referred to as ADT, "When Every Minute Counts" highlights some of the technology and operational changes wi... (original story)
30 Days, 30 Tips... Will We Make a Difference?
Posted from LAFD News & Information 5 days ago
During September 2008, the Los Angeles Fire Department again made good on its annual pledge to the Ad Council and Homeland Security officials to do our part in publicizing 'National Preparedness Month'.In fulfilling that pledge, we were pleased to offer daily tips and other resources to help prepare you for foreseeable emergencies. As National Preparedness Month draws to a close, we remain grateful to the homeowner's associations, community groups and bloggers that syndicated our content, and to each of you for visiting the LAFD News & Information blog during the past thirty days.The lingering... (original story)
Flames Consume Home Under Construction near Hancock Park
Posted from LAFD News & Information 6 days ago
On Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 1:10 AM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 56 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel under the direction of Battalion Chief Ralph Ramirez, responded to a Greater Alarm Structure Fire at 501 North Citrus Avenue near the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles.Firefighters arrived quickly to discover a large 2 story single family home on a corner lot in the final stages of constr... (original story)
Fiery Collision Claims Life in Los Angeles
Posted from LAFD News & Information 6 days ago
On Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 4:00 AM, 1 Company of Los Angeles Firefighters, 1 LAFD Rescue Ambulance and 2 Arson Units responded to a Civilian Fatality Traffic Collision with Fire near 1525 South Figueroa Street in the South Park area of downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Firefighters arrived q... (original story)
Airborne L.A. Firefighters Team Against Wildfire
Posted from LAFD News & Information 6 days ago
A recent press conference conducted jointly by the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department, displayed the life-saving teamwork of our region's airborne firefighters.KCAL-TV's Dave Malkoff reports...Submitted by Brian Humphrey, SpokesmanLos Angeles Fire Department (original story)
Where are the Police in Los Angeles?
Posted from LAFD News & Information 8 days ago
Many of the media inquires we receive hourly at the Fire Department Media Desk are not about Fire Department operations at all.What is the media politely yet persistently seeking?The name and contact information for Los Angeles Police Stations related to addresses or locations in our City.To ease th... (original story)
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