For 87 years of our 125 year history, the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) have proudly worked alongside members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD).

On a daily basis for nearly nine decades, members of our similar sounding but separate agencies have brought strength to one another in facing the fiercest elements of man and nature.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby

It is therefore with great pride that LAFD Chief Millage Peaks and members of our agency congratulate LACoFD Chief Deputy Daryl Osby, chosen today by unanimous vote of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, to lead the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

A 27 year veteran of the LACoFD, Chief Osby achieves command of his 4,400-person agency following the retirement of Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman, a great friend of the LAFD who served as LACoFD's commander for 21 years.

Congratulations Chief Osby!


Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department