Monday, October 26, 2015 | 
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department want to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. Firefighters encourage you to review a list of helpful Halloween Safety Tips at:
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Friday, October 02, 2015 |
The Los Angeles area is periodically subject to floods that result in property damage. The potential for mudslides and debris flow is greatly increased near recent wildfires.
Los Angeles residents - especially those in foothill and low-lying communities, are encouraged to prepare their properties in advance of coming rainstorms.
In an effort to help, the Los Angeles Fire Department is making ready-to-fill sandbags available at all Neighborhood Fire Stations. Sand is available at several fire stations and convenient community locations.
Monday, September 21, 2015 |
LAFD Battles Echo Park House Fire; 1 Man Dead, 5 Others Injured, Including Firefighter
Los Angeles Firefighters battled a blaze where tragically one man died, two were hospitalized in critical condition and three other people were injured, including a firefighter.
At 8:20 AM on the Fourth of July holiday, LAFD responded to a Structure Fire at 804 N Alvarado Street in Echo Park.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a one-story home with the attic converted to living space, fully involved in flames, exposing nearby structures. Additional companies were quickly requested.
Firefighters made an intense and aggressive interior attack due reports of people possibly trapped inside. Five of the home's six residents, two of whom are related, were home at the time.
Over 50 firefighters, under the command of Assistant Chief Mark Storms, extinguished the flames in 36 minutes.
There were a total of six patients: One adult male was found inside, beyond medical help, and was determined dead. Two adult males were transported in critical condition to a local hospital, one male and one female were medically evaluated but declined transport, and one Firefighter was transported in fair condition.
There were no bars on the windows or security screens on the doors to prevent occupants from escaping the burning home.
Multiple agencies rallied together with the LAFD to offer support and services. The Mayors Crisis Response Team responded to offer provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention and emotional support to those affected from the deadly fire. The American Red Cross assisted with temporary housing of four adult males and one adult female that were displaced. Five members of MySafeLA canvased over three streets adjacent to the incident and offered free smoke alarms along with information and even offered installation if needed.
The home was equipped with smoke alarms, but is unknown if they were functional at the time of the fire. The cause is under active investigation by LAFD Arson Section, and the estimated dollar loss is being tabulated.
Dispatched Units: E6 RA6 E211 T11 RA811 E3 T3 E203 EM11 BC11 T20 E220 RA20 SQ21 RA11 RA35 RA56 AR1 E35 E215 T15 DC22 BC1 EA1 SU1 SU2 RA52 EM1 EM13 RA52 RA803 RA9 AR11 RA4 EM13 AR21 AR9
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 |
Thursday, September 10, 2015 |
VAN NUYS - Scores of Los Angeles firefighters battled a major emergency blaze in a large Van Nuys commercial building early Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Friday, July 31, 2015 |
Sherman Oaks - Los Angeles Firefighters were able to keep a Sherman Oaks brush fire to just two-acres Friday July 31, 2015, thanks to quick action, precise water drops, and residents who maintained proper brush clearance around their homes.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 |
This Saturday, September 17 is the Grand Opening of Fire Station 77 in Sun Valley!
You and your family are cordially invited to join Mayor Villaraigosa and Councilmember Greuel as well as civic and community leaders, including Fire Chief William Bamattre at the public grand opening and formal dedication of the Los Angeles Fire Department's newest Neighborhood Fire Station.
Immediately following the opening cermonies will be a complimentary barbecue lunch for all in attendance.
Please join us this weekend...
Saturday, September 17, 2005
10:00 AM
New Fire Station 77
9224 Sunland Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA 91352
We are pleased to offer an interactive map and driving directions to this new facility, which is now in service and protecting the Sun Valley, Sunland, Shadow Hills and La Tuna Canyon neighborhoods of the Northeast San Fernando Valley.
All members of the community are warmly welcomed to join us for this public event, which was postponed from an earlier date.
We encourage you to learn more about new Fire Station 77 and the many Fire Department facilities being modernized by Proposition F by viewing a highly detailed on-line Monthly Progress Report.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 17 in Sun Valley!
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 |
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LOS FELIZ - Los Angeles Firefighters quickly handled a non-injury blaze in a Los Feliz home that had numerous small explosions and uncovered dozens of marijuana plants.
At 6:00 PM on April 24, 2015, LAFD responded to multiple 911 calls for a Structure Fire at 3940 Sunset Drive.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find an attached (via a breezeway) garage converted into living space well involved in flames. Quick use of a "Wagon Battery", a cannon like turret on top of a fire engine capably of shooting large amounts of water, aided on calming the blaze. Additional firefighters then strategically attacked the fire with hand lines.
Over 50 firefighters, under the command of Battalion Chief Roy Harvey, extinguished the fire in just 19 min.
Flames spread into one bedroom of the attached three-story descending hillside home and two vehicles were also burned. Approximately 100 small butane canisters also ignited in the blaze causing 911 callers to state they hear sounds of explosions. Dozens of marijuana plants were located.
LAFD Arson investigators are determining cause and LAPD Bomb Squad was called to the scene. Fortunately no one was injured. The estimated dollar loss is being tabulated.
Dispatched Units: E235 E35 T35 RA835 E56 RA56 E220 T20 EM11 BC5 E52 E6 E82 DC52 E227 T27 E211 T11 EM14 BC11 E27 UR27 T3 E203 UR88 BC1 RA35 EM1 DC22 AR2 SQ21 JT2
Friday, January 30, 2015 |
With the resumption of seasonal rain, the Los Angeles Fire Department is encouraging residents to take the often simple actions necessary to protect themselves from injury and their property from storm damage.
When rainstorms impact the Los Angeles area, flood control channels, rivers and arroyos can quickly fill with fast-moving water, creating a potentially life-threatening danger to anyone who gets caught or swept away. It is against the law to be inside most flood control channels, regardless of the weather.
We urge you to visit the National Weather Service website and listen to NOAA (All Hazards) Weather Radio - or local radio and television stations - for the latest weather information and emergency bulletins.
FLOOD PREVENTION AND STORM PREPAREDNESS TIPS
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