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USAR & URRU Teams Use New Sonar Technology During Recent Search
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Lifeguard Division responded to a report of a missing boater on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Lake Palmdale. The Lifeguard Division’s eight-member...
View ArticleLACoFD PIO Team Recognized at Golden Mike Awards
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, the Radio and Television News Association (RTNA) held its 70th Annual Golden Mike Awards ceremony and presented the 2020 Freedom of Information Award to public...
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LACoFD Fire Fighter Paramedic Thomas Sullivan Honored as “Medic of the Year”
This year, LAC+USC Hospital recognized Los Angeles County Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Thomas Sullivan as its “Medic of the Year”. The recognition ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 19,...
View ArticleLACoFD Firefighters Graduate from PTI Class 252
Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) hosted a formal ceremony for 11 firefighters who graduated from the Paramedic Training Institute on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Family and friends attended...
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2020 Women’s Fire Prep Academy Begins
On Saturday, February 22, 2020, Fire Chief Daryl Osby kicked off this year’s Women’s Fire Prep Academy (WFPA). He was joined by Chief Deputy Dawnna Lawrence, Assistant Fire Chief Eleni Pappas, members...
View ArticleLACoFD’s USAR Program Gears Up for 30-Year Celebration
By LACoFD Fire Captain David Norman After several Los Angeles County firefighters nearly drowned while conducting rescues during major floods in 1982 and 1983, the Los Angeles County Fire Department...
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APRU Pilot Program Shows Success in Helping Patients
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) pilot program launched at the end of 2019 and has shown progress since its initiation. An APRU team consists...
View ArticleLACoFD HHMD Supervisor Receives Award from CUPA
Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist Fariba Khaledan from the Health Hazardous Materials Division’s California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) received the Outstanding CUPA...
View ArticleLACoFD Captain Honored as Temple City’s “Firefighter of the Year”
At the Temple City council meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Mayor Nanette Fish presented Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Captain Ruben Ortiz with a plaque, recognizing him as the...
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Reunion Between Fire Captain and Grateful Patient
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Judge Sanchez-Gordon finally got a chance to meet the person who stayed by her side on a plane ride from Mexico City to LAX. During the flight, Judge Sanchez-Gordon...
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LA Clippers Honor LACoFD Firefighters as Community Heroes
During halftime at the Clippers’ home basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) firefighters, who are also members of the Los Angeles County...
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LACoFD’s “Platform to Dream” Wins BOS Chair’s Challenge
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the Board of Supervisors honored the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) as the winner of the Chair’s inaugural Challenge for the “Platform to Dream” youth...
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Regional Chamber of Commerce SGV Salutes First Responders
The Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley recently honored Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Fire Fighter Paramedics (FFPM) Joseph Arambula and Jeremy Munyon for their dedication...
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LACoFD’s East Regional Ops Bureau Hosts 2020 VIP Tour
On Thursday, March 5, 2020, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) East Regional Operations Bureau hosted its annual VIP tour for city council members and community stakeholders within...
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LACoFD Team Members Recognized for Helping Homeless
On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Los Angeles County Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) for assisting with the development of the...
View ArticleCongratulations, LACoFD Retirees!
Congratulations to the following Los Angeles County Fire Department employees who recently retired in November and December 2019 from County service! Best wishes and may each of you have a happy and...
View ArticleAPRU Pilot Program Shows Success in Helping Patients
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Advanced Provider Response Unit (APRU) pilot program launched at the end of 2019 and has shown progress since its initiation. An APRU team consists...
View ArticleLACoFD HHMD Supervisor Receives Award from CUPA
Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist Fariba Khaledan from the Health Hazardous Materials Division’s California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) received the Outstanding CUPA...
View ArticleLACoFD Captain Honored as Temple City’s “Firefighter of the Year”
At the Temple City council meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Mayor Nanette Fish presented Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Captain Ruben Ortiz with a plaque, recognizing him as the...
View ArticleReunion Between Fire Captain and Grateful Patient
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, Judge Sanchez-Gordon finally got a chance to meet the person who stayed by her side on a plane ride from Mexico City to LAX. During the flight, Judge Sanchez-Gordon...
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