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LAFD Ceremony Salutes 5 Promoted Sworn Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ is proud to honor the achievements of five LAFD uniformed members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank within the Department. Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Chief Kristin M.…
Horse Rescue in Sylmar
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
SYLMAR - A horse rescue expected to take hours...was successfully completed in only minutes with the horse walking out uninjured. At 4:34PM on May 7, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 14500 block of Olive View Drive in Sylmar for a trapped horse. Urban Search and Rescue Task…
Downtown Commercial Fire Prevented From Advancing
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Fire extending into the front of a commercial building was stopped and prevented from advancing through the business. On May 6, 2023 at 5:45PM the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 640 block of S San Pedro Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  The…
Civilian Fatality Airplane Crash in Beverly Crest
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
BEVERLY CREST - A quick thinking air traffic controller at Van Nuys Airport noted a nearby LAFD helicopter in flight and asked them to check the vicinity of Mulholland Drive and Stone Canyon, east of the 405 freeway, after a small, single engine airplane disappeared from flight radar shortly after 8 PM on April 29…
LAFD Names 2023 'Fire Service Day' Honorary Fire Chiefs
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - On Saturday May 13, 2023 the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ celebrates Fire Service Day with an open house at all neighborhood fire stations. With varied activities  that include station tours, demonstrations, fire/life safety information and pancake breakfasts, the annual citywide event seeks to…
Firefighters Work Urgently To Protect Storm Drains From Oil Leak
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
RANCHO PARK - A broken underground oil line leaked for hours Monday evening, while firefighters urgently worked to contain the flow and keep it out of the storm drains. The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ was summoned to the 2800 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard at 5:54 PM on Monday, April 24, 2023 for a broken…
Celebration of Life: LAFD Firefighter Brian G. Corntassel
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of your ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ have been deeply saddened by the death of Firefighter III Brian G. Corntassel, who died at home on April 4, 2023. His sudden and unexpected passing has been a tremendous loss to his family, friends, our City and Department. Brian began his…
LAFD Ceremony Salutes 53 Promoted Sworn and Civilian Members
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ is proud to honor the achievements of fifty-three LAFD uniformed and civilian members who have successfully completed the demanding process of promoting in rank or status within the Department. Expressing her pride in their accomplishments, City of ÃûæÂÖ±²¥â€¦
LAFD Firefighter of the Year - Captain II Paul Egizi
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - With 36 years of dedicated service to the City of Los Angeles, Captain II Paul Egizi's contributions will leave an indelible mark on the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ and he is the well-deserved recipient of the Firefighter of the Year award, presented by the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥fighter's Association for…
Multi-Agency Effort to Investigate Suspected Arson
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
GLASSELL PARK – The LAFD is aware of various suspicious vegetation fires around the Mount Washington, Glassell Park and Silver Lake areas. A total of 26 tree fires have been reported in these communities since March 1st, 2023.   LAFD Arson Investigators, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms…
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