Los Angeles Fire Department

10/29/2026

Introducing the newest members of the LAFD family!

Today, we celebrated the graduation of LAFD Class #25-2 at the historic Orpheum Theatre. After 20 grueling weeks of intense training at the drill tower, 32 probationary firefighters stood proud as they officially joined the ranks.

During the ceremony, Chief Fligiel presented the graduates with their badges, and Chief Tomlinson administered the Oath of Affirmation.

These 32 brave men have earned their shields, and their journey officially begins this Sunday, November 1st, as they clock in for their very first shift as LA City Firefighters.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Class #25-2!

10/29/2026

**Video Description / Accessibility Transcript**

**[00:00–00:04]** The video opens with helmet-camera footage from a firefighter responding on an emergency call. Smoke is visible outside a building. The LAFD emblem appears in the upper-left corner. On-screen text states that LAFD responds to nearly half a million calls each year.

**[00:04–00:09]** Firefighters prepare equipment on a fire engine. Close-up footage shows a firefighter wearing a yellow helmet and emergency equipment mounted on the apparatus. On-screen text describes LAFD as one of the busiest fire departments in the country.

**[00:09–00:13]** The camera shows the interior of a fire engine and its equipment. On-screen text states that LAFD responds to over 50,000 fires annually, including 2,429 structure fires.

**[00:13–00:18]** Helmet-camera footage shows firefighters approaching a building with smoke visible near the roofline. The video transitions to footage from inside a building as firefighters work.

**[00:18–00:21]** On-screen text states: “106 Fire Stations Protect 3.9 Million Residents.” Firefighters continue working inside the building.

**[00:21–00:26]** On-screen text states that there is one firefighter for every 3,850 residents. The footage shows a firefighter moving through a building during an emergency response.

**[00:26–00:30]** Flames become visible inside a structure. On-screen text reads: “For Every Medical Emergency.”

**[00:30–00:33]** Intense fire footage fills the screen. On-screen text reads: “Every Technical Rescue.”

**[00:33–00:36]** The camera shows bright orange flames and heavy smoke inside a burning structure. On-screen text reads: “Every Fire.”

**[00:36–00:40]** Firefighters continue operating in a fire environment. On-screen text reads: “Every Need” followed by “Your City—”.

**[00:40–00:44]** The video closes its main message with the words: “Your City. Your Department. Your LAFD.” Fire and smoke remain visible in the background.

**[00:44–00:48]** The final screen displays the LAFD Public Information Officer emblem against a background of flames. The website www.lafd.org appears in the upper-right corner.

**[End of video]**

10/29/2026

COME ON OUT THIS SATURDAY!
Your Los Angeles City Fire Department is teaming up with LACoFD, Kidde, and The Home Depot for the Marina Del Rey Home Safety Event!

Protecting what matters most starts at home. Join us for a family-friendly morning focused on leveling up your fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety skills.

Here is what we have lined up for you:
🚒 Meet local firefighters from LAFD & LACoFD (plus Sparky!)
🧯 Fire & CO safety education tools
🍧 Free Shaved Ice Truck
🎁 Exciting giveaways & kids' activities
🎙️ iHeartRadio on-site broadcasting live

🗓️ Saturday, November 7
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 The Home Depot - 12975 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Bring the whole family out to learn, have fun, and make your home a safer place. See you there!

10/28/2026

Video Description / Accessibility Transcript

[00:00–00:04] The video opens with footage from inside a fire engine, followed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department name and seal. A fire engine is shown responding on a city street. On-screen text states that LAFD responds to nearly half a million calls each year.

[00:04–00:08] Footage shows a fire engine outside in daylight. On-screen text describes LAFD as one of the busiest fire departments in the country.

[00:08–00:12] Fireground footage and a view of a fire station driveway accompany text stating that LAFD responds to over 50,000 fires annually.

[00:12–00:17] Footage shows firefighters operating around a building and stairway. On-screen text highlights 2,429 structure fires and the scale of the city the department serves.

[00:17–00:22] A firefighter works around a building while the video displays the message: “106 Fire Stations Protect 3.9 Million Resident[s].” The footage emphasizes firefighters responding to calls for help around the clock.

[00:22–00:26] Close-up footage of a firefighter is followed by dramatic fire imagery. On-screen text states that there is one firefighter for every 3,850 residents.

[00:26–00:32] Flames fill the screen as text highlights medical emergencies and technical rescues.

[00:32–00:37] Firefighters work in a smoke-filled, fire-lit environment. On-screen text emphasizes that LAFD responds to every fire and every need.

[00:37–00:42] The video closes with the Public Information Officer emblem against a background of flames. The LAFD website, www.lafd.org, appears in the upper-right corner.

[End of video]

10/28/2026

🎃 Ghouls, goblins, and fire trucks! Halloween is almost here, Los Angeles!

While our firefighters are always ready to roll, we want to make sure your only scare Halloween night is a spooky costume, not an emergency. Before you head out to haunt your neighborhood, check out our Top 4 Spooktacular Safety Tips to keep the whole family safe:

Be Bright, Bring the Light: Add reflective tape to costumes and candy bags, or carry a flashlight/glow stick so drivers can spot you easily in the dark.

Ditch the Flame: Use battery-operated LEDs or glow sticks inside your jack-o'-lanterns instead of real candles. Let’s leave the emergency lights as the only things glowing tonight!

Look Both Ways: Keep your eyes up and off your phones when crossing the street. Stick to sidewalks and crosswalks.

Check the Haul: Parents, examine all treats before anyone takes a bite. Stick to factory-sealed wrappers.

Our ultimate treat? Seeing everyone make it home safe Halloween night!

If you see our crews out patrolling, give us a wave! Have a safe, fun, and wickedly wonderful Halloween, LA!

10/26/2026

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is hosting weekly EL NIÑO preparedness webinars through November 4.

Sign up for the next Zoom webinar THIS WEDNESDAY, October 28.

LA City EL NIÑO event resources and information:
ElNino.LACity.gov

General LA City wet-weather prep information:
Emergency.LACity.gov/Rain

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

What you're looking at are two demonstration structures with the same amount of fire applied to their surroundings -- one meets "Zone Zero" Guidance, and one does not.

Zone Zero may feel like an inconvenience, and it can be hard to believe that the first five feet around your home can make such a difference.

This side-by-side burn demonstration hosted by IBHS and the CalChiefs Fire Marshal Section makes it real: the structure with Zone Zero protections remained unburned, while the other became fully engulfed.

You can see clips of the burn in our story highlights on Instagram, and learn more at bit.ly/ZoneZeroResources

10/26/2026

Are YOU interested in being equipped to help when disaster strikes?

Yesterday, LAFD CERT volunteers refreshed their emergency response skills during biannual training, building the knowledge and confidence to help their neighbors and communities in an emergency.

LAFD offers ongoing CERT classes and certification opportunities for community members who want to be better prepared to help during emergencies.

Learn more at LAFD.org/CERT

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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

0:00–0:07
[VISUAL] News anchors Jory Rand and Liz Nagy sit at the ABC7 Eyewitness News desk with a city backdrop as lower-third graphics display their names.
[AUDIO] Jory Rand: "The LA Fire Department held its biannual CERT refresher training today, CERT standing for Community Emergency Response Team."

0:07–0:12
[VISUAL] A group of volunteers wearing green vests and hard hats gather under a green canopy tent around a picnic table discussing training materials.
[AUDIO] Liz Nagy: "The program encourages people who live in the city to become first responders by teaching basic life safety skills..."

0:12–0:16
[VISUAL] Two CERT volunteers wearing safety vests, hard hats, and gloves open and step through the exterior door of a training building as a lower-third banner reads "VOLUNTEERS TAKE PART IN CERT REFRESHER".
[AUDIO] Liz Nagy: "...that includes fire suppression, first aid, search techniques..."

0:16–0:20
[VISUAL] A volunteer wearing a white hard hat, face mask, and eye goggles gestures and leads another volunteer carrying gear through an indoor corridor.
[AUDIO] Liz Nagy: "...evacuation, and communications. During a major disaster, firefighters could be delayed reaching your neighborhood..."

0:20–0:25
[VISUAL] In an outdoor training lot, a firefighter feeds a fire pan while a CERT trainee uses a fire extinguisher, discharging white chemical powder and extinguishing the flames under instructor supervision.
[AUDIO] Hissing chemical spray from the fire extinguisher; Liz Nagy: "...so these volunteers will help get first—get to help first for those in need."

0:25–0:27
[VISUAL] CERT team members with backpacks, helmets, and gloves carefully check and feel a closed metal door during a simulated search drill.
[AUDIO] Ambient shuffling and background movement.

10/26/2026

The men and women of your LAFD remember Firefighter Andrew A. Lechert, who died in the line of duty on October 26, 1949, at age 49.

While working with his crew from Fire Station 73 to extinguish a grass fire in the San Fernando Valley, Firefighter Lechert collapsed and died of a heart attack despite resuscitation efforts by his fellow firefighters from Fire Station 39.

Andrew was survived by his wife, Dorothy. We honor his service and sacrifice.