LAFD Takes Delivery of New Wildland Fire Engines from California Office of Emergency Services
Recognizing that Southern California鈥檚 brush fire season is now year-round, (LAFD) formally accepted delivery on Tuesday of five new from the (Cal OES).
These new 4x4 off-road capable fire engines will be used as front-line and mutual-aid resources against brush fires and can assist in the event of catastrophic flooding from this winter鈥檚 .
Chief Terrazas was joined by , and at an event at the iconic to formally announce the arrival of these new firefighting resources. The LAFD was selected by Cal OES to house all five Region I fire engines and as part of the contractual agreement with Cal OES, the Wildland Engines will respond to mutual aid fire requests throughout California with LAFD personnel whenever requested.
鈥淭he LAFD was honored to receive these new fire engines, and I know they鈥檒l be a valuable fire suppression and rescue resource for all Southern Californians,鈥 said Chief Terrazas. 鈥淏rush fires no longer have a traditional season in California and we stand ready to respond with Cal OES whenever the call comes in.鈥
鈥淐al OES is proud to assign these specialized engines to the 名媛直播 in support of the overall mission to protect life and property of all Californians. Not only will these engines help with fire and rescue operations in the Los Angeles area, they will also enhance the capabilities of our robust ,鈥 said Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci.
Councilmember David Ryu, whose 4th District includes the Griffith Observatory and large portions of , said, 鈥淥ur firefighters must have the resources they need to ensure the fastest response times possible when they receive a call for help. These new fire engines will assist to further protect our beautiful wildland areas and the surrounding neighborhoods.鈥
These fire engines will be strategically housed at in Los Feliz and the San Fernando Valley, available for emergency responses throughout the City. The vehicles鈥 four-wheel-drive, off-road capabilities make them ideal for the foothills and urban-wildland interface throughout the City of Los Angeles.
