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LAFD Week in Review 2.12.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- A dog was saved, a cat was rescued and fire erupted in an 83-year-old building in Downtown. And that was just Tuesday. See what else happened in the LAFD Week in Review for 2.12.16 This week saw the first day of academy for Recruits of Class 15–4 at Drill Tower 40. Photo by Christian Riley
Two Firefighters Injured Battling Los Angeles Industrial Blaze
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - A greater alarm fire Tuesday morning in the central industrial district of downtown Los Angeles, gutted a metal fabricating firm and sent two firefighters to the hospital.The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a structure fire at 7:40 AM on February 9, 2016.  …
LAFD Week in Review 2.5.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- A week touched by tragedy and a greater alarm fire finished with joy as we rode an emotional roller coaster that showed the best of what your #LAFD has to offer. What was your favorite moment from this week? Read the Week in Review and leave us a response! Graduation day as 45 recruits joined…
LAFD Week in Review 1.29.16
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- This week, your LAFD responded to 8,904 calls and took 4,277 people to the hospital. We have a few of those stories in this week's Week in Review.  Plus, we preview this weekend's LAFD 1st recruitment expo. If you've ever been interested in seeing what it's like to be part of the Los Angeles…
LAFD Week in Review for January 22, 2016
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - From a truly 'jolting' reminder - to a beautiful finish, with some amazing moments in-between, that included your LAFD Paramedics on bicycles, and a potentially dangerous emergency at the L.A. Zoo.All that and more, in just 60 seconds, as we give you a Firefighter's view at the week that was:…
Late Night Strip Mall Fire Destroys Several Businesses
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - A late night fire destroyed multiple businesses in a Boyle Heights strip mall but fortunately, no one was injured.At 1:47AM on January 22, 2016 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2191 E Whittier Blvd.  The first unit on scene saw smoke at the back of a…
Week in Review 1/15/2016
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- How did a North Hills family survive a fire?Why was 2015 notable?How did a pair of hikers, lost in the hills of Los Angeles, make it to safety?How many calls did your LAFD respond to this week?Find out the answers to this and more in the LAFD Week in Review for 1.15.16 At 10:51 p.m. on Jan. 8.…
LAFD Saw Significant Decrease in Structure Fire Fatalities in 2015
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Peter Sanders
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recorded a 54% drop in structure fire-related fatalities in 2015 as it continues to implement new Community Risk Reduction initiatives.In calendar year 2015, 11 civilians died in structure fires in the City of Los Angeles, compared to 24 deaths in 2014. Two of…
Week in Review 1/8/2016
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
- Well, hello El Niño. Calls increased by about 17% this week as your LAFD handed out half a million sand bags and up to 1,000 tons of sand during #LARain. River rescues and stranded passengers on flooded streets were just a few of the 9,501 calls this week. Read on in your LAFD Week in Review. …
Smoke Alarms Saves Lives in Highland Park Fire
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Tragedy was averted in Highland Park today by the early morning piercing noise of smoke alarms.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire 4:26AM on December 30, 2015.  Firefighters arrived to the 100 block of S Av 54 to find a 2 story wooden-frame, balloon…
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