Los Angeles - LAFD Firefighters and Arson investigators were very busy through the night, extinguishing and investigating a series of eight fires in the North Hollywood and Sun Valley areas that may have been intentionally set. (Sunday, October 25, 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:

www.lafd.org/hween.htm


Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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.

 These Fire Stations Include
 

 

3 (Civic Center/Bunker Hill)                 108 North Fremont Ave                  (213) 485-6203

5 (Westchester/LAX Area)                   8900 South Emerson Ave                (213) 485-6205

 

18 (Granada Hills)                                    Knollwood Country Club                 (818) 756-8618
                                                                     12024 Balboa Blvd   
19 (Brentwood)                                       12229 West Sunset  Blvd                 (310) 575-8519

   
21 (South Los Angeles)                           1192 East 51st St                               (213) 485-6221

23 (Palisades Highlands)                        17281 Sunset Blvd                             (310) 575-8523

24 (Shadow Hills/ Sunland)                    9411 Wentworth St                          (818) 756-8624

26 (West Adams)                                     2009 South Western Ave                 (213) 485-6226

27 (Hollywood)                                         1327 North Cole Ave                        (213) 485-6227

28 (Porter Ranch)                                     11641 Corbin Ave                             (818) 756-9728

 

38 (Wilmington)                                       Banning Park                                      (310) 548-7538
                                                                    1331 Eubank St 

41 (Hollywood Hills & Northwest)        1439 North Gardner                         (213) 485-6241 

43 (Palms)                                                 3690 Motor Ave                                 (310) 840-2143

44 (Cypress Park)                                     1410 Cypress Ave                              (213) 485-6244

47 (El Sereno)                                           4575 Huntington Dr South               (213) 485-6247

64 (South Los Angeles)                           10811 South Main St                        (213) 485-6264

71 (Bel Air, Beverly Glen, UCLA )          107 South Beverly Glen Blvd            (310) 575-8571

74 (Sunland/Tujunga)                             Council District 2 Office                   (818) 756-8674
                                                                     7747 Foothill Blvd  
 77 (Sun Valley)                                         9224 Sunland Blvd                             (818) 756-8677

 

78 (Studio City / Valley Village)             4041 Whitsett Ave                             (818) 756-8678

      
82 (Hollywood Hills & Northeast)         5769 Hollywood Blvd                         (213) 485-6282

84 (Woodland Hills)                                 21050 Burbank Blvd                            (818) 756-8684 

 
85 (Harbor City)                                       Recreational Center                             (310) 548-7585
                                                                     24801 Frampton Ave                                           86 (Toluca Lake)                                       4305 Vineland Ave                               (818) 756-8686

87 (Granda Hills)                                      10124 Balboa Blvd                                (818) 756-8687

88 (Sherman Oaks)                                  5101 North Sepulveda Blvd                (818) 756-8688

 
91 (Sylmar)                                           Recreational Center                          (818) 756-8671
                                                                     14430 Polk St

94 (Crenshaw District/ Baldwin Hills)   4470 Coliseum St                                  (213) 485-6294

97 (Laurel Canyon/ Mulholland)           8021 Mulholland Dr                              (818) 756-8697

99 (Beverly Glen)                                     14145 Mulholland Dr                            (818) 756-8699

101 (South Shores)                                   Peck Park                                                 (310) 548-7580 
                                                                     560 North Western Ave
 106 (West Hills)                                          23004 Roscoe Blvd                                (818) 756-8606

108 (Franklin Canyon)                               12520  Mulholland Dr                           (818) 756-8608

 

109 (Encino Hills)                                       16500 Mulholland Dr                            (818) 756-8609    

 

 

Properly filled and placed sandbags are best used to divert (rather than dam) moving water, redirecting storm and debris flow away from property improvements.       While the City can provide homeowners with empty sandbags and sand to protect their property, the City does not fill, load or place sandbags for individual homeowners. Those requiring additional sand, sandbags and supplies may wish to contact a local home improvement store or building supply center, many of which will deliver flood preparedness and debris control aids directly to where they are needed. We remind you that sandbagging and flood control is a labor intensive process that can lead to injury. Please follow important safety guidelines and consider hiring a licensed contractor for any large or special needs.


Homeowner's Guide to Erosion Control     Submitted by Katherine Main, Spokesperson Los Angeles Fire Department

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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LAFD Battles Playa Vista Office Building Blaze


The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a Greater Alarm Structure Fire in a large office building in the morning of September 19th, 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.

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.

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

 

      In reference his years Fire Service Day. I will host the following info on .org/news & push via SM & email to stakeholders. Anything to add or omit? I will fine-tune spacing when posted...

On Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM all Neighborhood Fire Stations in the City of Los Angeles will be expecting your visit.

To increase community awareness of Fire Department services, the Los Angeles Fire Department designates the second Saturday of each May as Fire Service Recognition Day. This year, we are highlighting:

"Saving Lives through Technology"

During our 2015 open house, we are honored to provide personal tours of YOUR Neighborhood Fire Station and highlight the commitment of Los Angeles Firefighters in assuring the safety of those they are sworn to serve.

Along with personal tours of Neighborhood Fire Stations, there will be enhanced displays at these locations: 

Fire Station 27 & LAFD Museum
(8:30 AM - Noon Pancake Breakfast )
1327 North Cole Ave
Hollywood 

Fire Station 56
2759 Rowena Ave
Silver Lake

Fire Station 63
(8:00 AM - Noon Pancake Breakfast )
1930 Shell Ave

Venice

Fire Station 65
1801 East Century Blvd
Watts

Fire Station 69
15045 Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades

Fire Station 77

9224 Sunland Bl

Shadow Hills

Fire Station 86
(8:00 AM - Noon Pancake Breakfast)4305 Vineland Ave

Studio City

Fire Station 885101 North Sepulveda Blvd

Sherman Oaks

Fire Station 94

4470 S Coliseum St

Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw

Fire Station 112444 South Harbor Boulevard

San Pedro

Those unable to attend on Saturday, are warmly welcomed to join us on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at three special locations:

Fire Station 58
1556 South Robertson Blvd
Pico/Robertson

Fire Station 61
5821 West 3rd St
Fairfax District

Fire Station 102
13200 Burbank Blvd
Valley Glen

Please Note: Due to the ongoing statewide drought, water demonstrations will not be offered this year.

We look forward to meeting you at any City of Los Angeles Fire Station during our Annual Open House Celebration!

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Respectfully,

Erik Scott

Public Service Officer (C-Platoon) - Spokesman

Los Angeles Fire Department
Emergency Public Information (EPI) Center
500 East Temple Street, Room 259
Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA

(213) 485-5162

 

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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