Spark of Love toy drive kicks off November 29, 2024
Annual toy drive returns to support children in need The annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored locally by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and ABC7, will officially launch on November 29, 2024. The program, now in its 32nd year, aims to provide toys and sporting goods to children in need across Southern […]
Los Angeles Fire Department recognizes promotions with ceremony
Eighty-two Los Angeles Fire Department members honored for achievements The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the achievements of 82 members during a formal promotion ceremony on November 15, 2024, at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park. According to LAFD, the event celebrated uniformed and civilian members who successfully completed the department’s […]
Chain of survival saves life of 59-year-old man at Costco in Northridge, California
Chain of survival: Emergency response leads to successful cardiac arrest recovery On August 20, 2024, 59-year-old Samir Haroun experienced a sudden cardiac arrest while at a Costco store in Northridge, California. Haroun had been attempting to fix a flat tire when he collapsed and lost consciousness. His swift recovery was due to the coordinated actions […]
LAFD swift water rescue team aids in hurricane response
Los Angeles rescue team deployed after hurricanes Helene and Milton As reported by the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), a team from the FEMA CA-Task Force 1 Swift Water Rescue unit returned to Los Angeles after a two-week deployment. The 18-member team provided assistance following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hurricane Helene […]
Big rig overturns in San Pedro causing lithium-ion battery fire near the Port of Los Angeles
Lithium-ion battery fire breaks out after big rig overturns near the Port of Los Angeles On Thursday, September 26, 2024, a semi-truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned near the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the incident occurred at the intersection of North Seaside Avenue and […]
Los Angeles Fire Department announces 2023 civilian employee recognition awards
Los Angeles Fire Department announces award recipients As reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the recipients of the 2023 Civilian Employee Recognition Awards have been announced. These awards celebrate civilian employees who have demonstrated exceptional performance. The Civilian Employee Recognition Committee (CERC), established in 1991, facilitates the recognition process. At the end of […]
Promoting mental health: LAFD hosts screening of first responder documentary
LAFD highlights mental health initiatives through documentary screening The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) hosted a free screening of the documentary “First Responders Sound the Alarm” at the Regal LA Live this past week. As reported by the LAFD, the event aimed to provide insights into the lives and experiences of the first responder community, […]
Scholarships awarded to LAFD firefighters’ children
Los Angeles Fire Department offers scholarships Since 2007, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has provided scholarships through the LAFD Scholarship Fund (LAFDSF) to the children of current, permanently disabled, or fallen LAFD firefighters. These scholarships are merit-based and awarded to students who have shown excellence in academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. According to LAFD, […]
LAFD firefighters kick off “Fill the Boot” campaign for MDA 2024
LAFD continues fill the boot tradition for MDA As reported by the LAFD, firefighters across the country have been collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) since 1954 through the “Fill the Boot” program. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the initiative. The LAFD will launch this year’s campaign on May 29, 30, […]
LAFD announces citywide ‘Fire Service Day’ open house event on May 11, 2024
Los Angeles Fire Department invites the community to Fire Service Day The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has announced that it will host its annual Fire Service Day on May 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event invites the community to visit their local fire stations and engage with the firefighters, learn […]
