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Vertex Standard Company is now shipping the new VXD Series conventional digital land mobile radios (LMR), providing a new digital choice for users seeking to maximize their radio investment. “The new VXD Series enables analog radio users to gradually upgrade to digital as needed to make the most of their radio investments,” said Mike Gray,…
A man who allegedly flew a drone into the path of a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter involved in a suspect search in Hollywood, forcing the pilot to take evasive action, was charged Tuesday with a pair of misdemeanors. Martin Sheldon, 57, was charged with two counts of obstructing a peace officer in the lawful…
Victorville, CA – March 18, 2025 – A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy was tragically killed on Monday, March 17, 2025, in a horrific traffic collision during a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Victorville. The deputy, identified as 36-year-old Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year veteran of the department, succumbed to his injuries at…
A brushfire slowed by moisture from morning fog is spreading slowly in the Hansen Dam Recreation Area in Lakeview Terrace, authorities said. While the damp conditions were slowing down the fire, they also grounded aircraft that would be used to attack the flames, Los Angeles Fire Department Spokesman Nicholas Prange said. The fire was reported…
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is leasing two Canadian super scoopers and a heli-tanker to bolster its firefighting resources through November. On Tuesday morning, Antonovich joined fellow county supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and fire chiefs on the tarmac of the Van Nuys Airport on Daily Drive to watch pilots demonstrate key firefighting aircraft that included:…
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 who made the ultimate sacrifice. 2011 Los Angeles Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Saturday, October 8, 2011…
