Incredible footage captured by Los Angeles Fire Department shows pilots making a dangerous rescue. https://cir.ca/2DPHhDx | WLOS ABC 13

50K views · 112 reactions | On an all-new episode of Meet the Fleet, meet Los Angeles County Fire Department's heavy rescue rig—the ultimate mix of brute strength, high technology, and surgical precision. Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Oq3anMxPYms?feature=shared | County of Los Angeles | Facebook

56 reactions · 5 comments | LAFD History: 43 years ago today Firefighter II Frank Hotchkin died in the line of duty during a Major Emergency Structure Fire at the Naval and Marine Corps facility at 1700 Stadium Way. Years later, the building became a hub of the LAFD and a living tribute to Firefighter Hotchkin. | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

34K views · 646 reactions | LAFD HISTORY: 44 Years Ago Today On...

From @lafdairops: Hoist training operations over Los Angeles. Precision, communication, and repetition — refining critical skills so we’re ready when it matters most. Every evolution is about safety, teamwork, and excellence in the air. #LAFD #lafdairops #Firefighter #hoist #losangeles | Los Angeles Fire Department

CBS's Ross Palumbo reports on LAPD's latest efforts to enforce fireworks laws. Fireworks are illegal for a reason -- they put lives, homes, and first responders at risk. This New Year’s Eve, we urge everyone to celebrate safely -- without fireworks. #lafd #happynewyear #lapd #dronetechnology #losangeles #safecelebrations | Los Angeles Fire Department

On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department welcomed “Crew 4” -- 26 new recruits who will become LAFD’s first full-time paid Wildland Hand Crew Technicians. Their training academy will include education on wildland fire behavior, weather, chainsaw operations, and line cutting; the recruits will also engage in team building and complete numerous certifications over the next five weeks. Supervised by two foremen and a superintendent, and operating within LAFD’s Disaster Response