The future of firefighting is here — the Howe & Howe Thermite ™ RS 3 is a cross between a bulldozer and a tank fitted with a high-pressure nozzle. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was the first fire department in the United States to purchase and implement this firefighting robot which is fully remote-controlled. Watch it in action! A Wall of Water RS 3 has … [Read more...] about Firefighting With Futuristic Force
Fire Gear
DJI Matrice: Eyes in the Sky for LAFD
The DJI Matrice 210 Drone is another set of eyes in the sky for the Los Angeles City Fire Department. LAFD Inspector II, Steve Hamilton, a drone operator, shows us the features that make it an important tool in emergencies and disasters. One of the latest and largest drones, the DJI Matrice 210 Drone boasts some very sophisticated cameras onboard. One of them is a … [Read more...] about DJI Matrice: Eyes in the Sky for LAFD
Jet Skis and SeaStrikes: LAFD Swift Water
When Mother Nature lashes out, the LAFD Swift Water Rescue Team is always at the ready. Unrelenting rains, monster storms and devastating downpours can cause the Los Angeles River to swell far beyond its banks. The raging and rapidly moving water poses a multitude of dangers, some potentially deadly. Thankfully, the Swift Water Rescue Team is … [Read more...] about Jet Skis and SeaStrikes: LAFD Swift Water
Massive Firefighting Tool: Bulldozers!
These giant machines rarely make the news when a brush fire breaks out, so it may surprise you to know the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) uses bulldozers in their arsenal of tools and equipment to fight brush fires. The elite team operating these immense machines are the silent heroes in the battle against raging brush fires. Witness them in action, fearlessly … [Read more...] about Massive Firefighting Tool: Bulldozers!
Meet the LAFD Swift Water Rescue Team
Despite it being an inherently dangerous job, members of the LAFD Swift Water Rescue Team bravely risk their lives to save others. Facing treacherous conditions and unknown obstacles, they encounter a number of potentially dangerous scenarios when deployed on rescue missions. Watch as we travel with this elite team for training on the American River in Folsom California. … [Read more...] about Meet the LAFD Swift Water Rescue Team