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L.A. City Fire’s Response Time ‘Below National Standard’

The time it takes 911 operators to dispatch L.A. city firefighters to emergencies has been getting substantially slower and has fallen below the national standard, it was reported today. A Los Angeles Times analysis of more than 1 million dispatches … Continue reading

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LAFD Receives Third AW-139

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has taken delivery of its third AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter. After a cross county flight from the AgustaWestland plant in Philadelphia, Pa, the aircraft, “Fire 2,” will give the LAFD additional firefighting and rescue capability. … Continue reading

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SCMA Member Photo Featured in LAX Fire Station Article

SCMA Member Glen Rothstein’s photo has been used in an article in the Canyon News.  The article written by Damian Kelly highlights the fact that the new LAFD Station 80 at LAX was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design … Continue reading

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Fallen Firefighter Ceremony this Saturday in Hollywood

The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department cordially invite you to join Fire Chief Brian L. Cummings, civic and community leaders as well as members, friends and family of the LAFD, as our community gathers to respect those … Continue reading

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Public Safety Barbecue in Downtown Los Angeles Friday

Please join members of your Los Angeles Fire Department this Friday, September 30, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Barbecue in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by the Downtown Los Angeles Center Business Improvement District on the upper level of 7+Fig (soon known as FigAt7th) … Continue reading

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LAFD Investigates Use of City Fire Trucks in Porn Films

The Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating allegations that two fire stations allowed department fire trucks to be used in porn shoots. The story was first reported by NBC4 LA, which posted clips from the video, showing a scantily clad … Continue reading

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LAFD 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

We would like to inform you that the public and press are cordially invited to join Fire Department, Law Enforcement and Military agencies for a “9/11 Remembrance Ceremony” dedicated to those who perished on September 11, 2001. Speakers will include … Continue reading

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Interim Fire Chief Brian Cummings picked to lead LAFD

Naming his third fire chief in five years, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today nominated Interim Los Angeles Fire Chief Brian Cummings to take over the permanent post. “As a native Angeleno, it always gives me a sense of pride to appoint … Continue reading

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