With hot weather continuing this Independence Day Weekend in Southern California, the Los Angeles Fire Department will be supplementing the number of on-duty firefighters to respond to an increase in service demand this holiday weekend.

On both Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4, 2011, the LAFD will strategically deploy seventeen additional Engine Companies, eight Brush Patrol units and five Rescue Ambulances across the City of Los Angeles, including communities in and near Griffith Park, Pacific Palisades, El Sereno, Sunland-Tujunga, Chatsworth and Woodland Hills.

Additionally, the LAFD will deploy Bike Medic Teams at Los Angeles International Airport as well as Cabrillo Beach, to address an anticipated surge in airport patrons and beach visitors.

While the Los Angeles Fire Department remains committed to providing the highest quality of service possible during times of extreme need, you can help us greatly through personal efforts of fire prevention and life safety - because danger never takes a holiday!

Personal fireworks remain illegal in Los Angeles, so make plans now to join us at a public fireworks display near you!


Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department