LAFD Valor Awards
The brave men and women of the LAFD serve the city of Los Angeles day in and day with courage and dedication. At times, these first responders go well above and beyond that call of duty, whether on or off duty, earning the fire department’s recognition, appreciation...
A Strong Team: LAFD Fire Captain II Victor Aguirre and Hank the Service Dog
After surviving a massive commercial fire and explosion in Downtown Los Angeles, LAFD Captain II Victor Aguirre welcomes a new recruit to his personal crew: Hank the Service Dog. Working together at the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, Victor and Hank are teaming up as Victor marches forward on the road to recovery.
Camp Reddy – A Firefighter’s Legacy
Kimberly Reddy understands the depths of grief. Her firefighter husband, Mike, died in 2016 at only 39-years-old from complications of occupational cancer. As she and her young children grieved, she wanted to do something to help other kids who lost a parent....
Boyd Street – A Survival Story
On 05/17/ 20 at approximately 8:08 p.m. at 327 E Boyd St in downtown L.A., firefighters found smoke coming from a one-story commercial building and engaged in an aggressive fire attack. According to reports, while firefighters were attempting to extinguish the fire, a...
LAFD Firefighter Pilots Daring High Rise Rescue
The job of LAFD firefighter pilots is risky and awe-inspiring. It requires specialized skill, extensive on-going training and tremendous responsibility. These Los Angeles City Fire Department pilots never know what a shift may bring, from massive wild fires to...FOLLOW
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