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    LA-RICS Approves Deal with AT&T on Potential Transfer of Region’s Public-Safety LTE Network

    ByAdmin December 16, 2017December 16, 2017

    Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) board members approved an agreement that would transfer the LA-RICS public-safety LTE assets to AT&T, so they can be integrated into the FirstNet system if California Gov. Jerry Brown makes an “opt-in” decision. LA-RICS Executive Director Scott Edson tweeted today that the LA-RICS joint-powers authority board this morning voted unanimously in favor…

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    Amateur Radio Volunteers Active in Latest Round of California Wildfires

    ByAdmin December 13, 2017

    The massive Thomas Fire in Southern California has consumed more than 230,500 acres, and the emergency has caused residents in fire-threatened areas to evacuate. Amateur Radio volunteers remain active supporting communication for American Red Cross shelters in Ventura County. More evacuations are likely, although the need for Amateur Radio assistance remains dynamic. Cal Fire said…

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    Sikorsky Delivers Two S-70i™ Black Hawk Helicopters to the Los Angeles County Fire Department

    ByAdmin December 13, 2017

    COATESVILLE, Pa., Dec. 13, 2017  — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, delivered two S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters to the County of Los Angeles at a ceremony in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The S-70i Black Hawk helicopters will be customized to a Firehawk™ configuration to meet L.A. County Fire Department’s specifications and further protect lives and property 24/7….

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    Marines Practicing Full-Scale Air, Sea and Ground Assault on Southern California Bases

    ByAdmin December 13, 2017

    Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 remove ordnance from an AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 29. Marines prepared several Harriers to support Winter Fury 18, which spans several locations including Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar and MCAS Yuma,…

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    Baywatch Wannabe? Suspect Steals Lifeguard Pickup Truck at Dockweiler Beach

    ByAdmin December 9, 2017

    A 39-year-old man was in custody Saturday on suspicion of stealing a Los Angeles County Fire Department lifeguard pickup truck at Dockweiler Beach. The theft occurred between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities recovered the red 2015 Toyota Tacoma Friday and arrested Jared Gowens on suspicion of felony grand theft…

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    LAFD Deploys Drones for First Time to Survey Damage, Patrol Hotspots in Skirball Fire

    ByAdmin December 9, 2017December 9, 2017

    The Los Angeles Fire Department deployed its drones for the first time to survey the Skirball Fire near Bel-Air on Dec. 7, 2017. Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas announced the move in a Thursday morning press conference, and by late afternoon two drones had conducted reconnaissance at the north end of Moraga Drive for about 30…

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    Russia Offers to Help Fight Wildfires by Stationing Aircraft in Santa Maria

    ByAdmin December 9, 2017

    As wildfires sweep across the state of California, Russian Federation officials have offered their aid in the form of amphibious, firefighting airplanes called Be-200s, which could be mobilized in 72 hours, according to a Santa Maria airport official.  If an agreement is finalized, Russia’s Beriev Be-200s would be utilized in the firefights and would be…

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    UCLA Partners with LA-RICS on Ambulance for Stroke Victims

    ByAdmin December 2, 2017

    UCLA partnered with Los Angeles County and Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) to launch a program that delivers time-sensitive treatment to stroke victims. As part of the first phase of a pilot program, the specialized ambulance unit and highly trained personnel began responding in September to select 911 calls in Santa Monica in…

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    Hermosa Beach Fire Department to be Disbanded

    ByAdmin December 2, 2017December 2, 2017

    The Hermosa Beach Fire Department will be disbanded on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 8 am. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department will start protecting Hermosa Beach at that time. Hermosa Beach will be the 59th city which is contracting with the county fire department for firefighting protection and paramedic level emergency medical protection. The current Hermosa…

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