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Firefighters responded to bystander reports that a man jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog. Crews responded to several bridges and access points down river and located the canine, who had managed to swim safely to the edge and escape the rapids. LAFD Air Ops lowered…
The⚠️
#SkullbreakerChallenge
⚠️ is an extremely dangerous prank that has gone viral.
It involves tricking someone into jumping, and then kicking their legs out from beneath them.
It could easily cause lifelong injury or death.
Talk To Your Kids!
We know its hard to explain when we can't wave back.
Please let him know we noticed, and that we were humbled by his hand-drawn "thank you
#firefighters
" sign.
That, along with the smile from the genuine superhero at his side, means more to us than words can say.
#GettyFire
With profound sadness we announce death of Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose M. Perez, from complications of COVID-19 on 7.25.2020 He was a 16.5 yr veteran He is survived by his wife and 3 children Chief Terrazas & entire LAFD send deepest & most sincere condolences to Perez family.
😒 We kindly remind everyone that the
#NakatomiPlaza
"incident" happened in 1988, and there is no current cause for alarm.
We'll. Just. Leave. It. There. 🙄
The
#LAFD
family offers our sincere condolences to
@KTLA
@KTLAMorningNews
for the sudden loss of Chris Burrous The LA morning news will not be the same without Chris
We have some sad news to report. Chris Burrous, a fixture on the KTLA 5 Morning News since 2011, passed away Thursday. He was a beloved member of the KTLA family and will be deeply missed. He was 43.
Good news from the hospital! Our firefighter who sustained the most critical injuries at the
#WilmingtonExplosion
has been taken off of the ventilator and is breathing on his own - awake, alert, and talking. There is a still a long road to recovery for him and others, but we want…
@LAFD
With a happy heart and a sense of relief, we are pleased to report that our most injured
#LAFD
#Firefighter
was successfully extubated this morning. He is awake, alert and talking.
Next steps will be to introduce food as tolerated.
Please remember
#fireworks
are illegal in
#LACity
. So far today we have responded to 29 structure fires, 12 brush fire, 17 grass fires, 65 tree fires, and 116 rubbish fires. The numbers speak for themselves. Fireworks are not toys.
Update KNOCKDOWN
#StructureFire
; INC
#1678
; 10:05PM; 18900 W Parthenia St; ;
#Northridge
; A Greater Alarm response to a 24,408 sq-ft two-story garden-style apartment building with heavy fire throughout. ...
Your
#LAFD
Fire Station 80 started early this morning with a response to
@flyLAXairport
for an emergency landing They were at the ready with an up close view of the great work by the pilots to safely land ✈️ The teamwork of all safety agencies involved was 💯 📷 LAFD|E.Johnson
It was with heavy hearts that we laid Jose M. Perez to rest yesterday. We thank you all for your outpouring of support. To his family and friends, we dont have the words. Thank you for sharing him with us in our mission to serve this City. Rest in peace, brother.
#LAFD
#LODD
#RIP
This pup was happy to be alive, and eager to reunite with his human. Thank you
@LACityPets
for caring for him while his owner received medical care at a nearby hospital after a harrowing experience in the Pacoima Wash.
📷: LAFD Daniel Castillo
#GettyFire
In the
#LAFD
, the orange helmet means Captain...but it definitely doesn't mean stepping back. It's
#allhandsondeck
and we battle the blaze as a team. 📷Greg Doyle (picture from earlier in the fire)
It’s
#NationalPuppyDay
!!!! Little yellow puppy grew up into Human Remains Detection K9 Veya, proudly serving the
#LAFD
and the City of Los Angeles All puppies get some extra ❤️ today
We know we put on a brave face in the heat of battle, but we are human - and at increasingly rare personal moments, we're not ashamed to say our hearts ache and our eyes leak.
#LAFD
deeply saddened to announce the active duty death of James V. Como, Captain I. CPT Como began his career on 7/30/90. His last field assignment was FS84
#WoodlandHills
He is survived by his parents, sister, two sons and brother-in-law LAFD Captain Joe Szabados RIP CPT Como
The
#LAFD
is deeply saddened to announce the
#ActiveDutyDeath
(off-duty) of Captain II Keith Stewart Captain Stewart passed on 12.10.17 and his loss will be felt throughout the LAFD With 24 years of service, he was a leader, mentor and friend to so many
#RIP
#Wehaveitfromhere
Today, it has been three years since Firefighter Kelly Wong passed from injuries sustained after falling from an aerial ladder during a training exercise in Downtown Los Angeles, on the morning of June 3, 2017.
We know there is a lot going on in the world right now, but we...1/
Bystanders flagged down
#LAFD
Light Force 20 in
#EchoPark
when they saw a dog at risk of falling from a bridge.
Fortunately, with bystanders help and a safety blanket below,
#firefighters
were able to get the pup to safety without harm.
#Teamwork
👏🐕🚒👨🚒
Inc: 120118-0683
The men and women of
@LAFD
were deeply humbled by the many Angelenos who safely joined them alongside the 101/134 Freeways today in honoring
@CAL_FIRE
Engineer
#CoryIverson
, killed Thursday while battling the
#ThomasFire
#RIP
#LODD
It isn't really
#ChristmasEve
at
@LAFD
media relations until an intern (or five) working at a news desk calls asking for detailed information about the incident at
#NakatomiPlaza
...
#LAFD
is now in
#EarthquakeMode
. All stations will meet in a staging area and drive a pre-planned route through their districts to assess the need for emergency services due to a 3.6
#earthquake
, whose epicenter was within the Los Angeles City limits
#GranadaHills
As you sleep, know
@LAFD
remains vigilant in order to best protect you and all you hold dear. We're grateful to have the exceptional team, superb tools and intense training that you graciously provide in allowing us to serve. If you should need us, just call and we'll be there!
With heavy hearts, we send our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in blue who mourn the loss of one of their own, and to Officer Diaz's family and friends. Thank you for faithfully serving the residents and visitors in Los Angeles. Rest easy. We'll take it from here.
Today, we mourn the tragic murder of Police Officer II Juan Diaz. Officer Diaz was a dedicated public servant and Angeleno that put service to others above all else. The void his loss leaves within our ranks will not soon be filled.
@NBCLA
Firefighters reunite dogs with women on the ground after rescuing them from a high-rise building fire in West Los Angeles that injured at least 8 people.
The
@LAFD
is deeply saddened by the active duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Daniel Ramirez, who passed away yesterday, August 1, 2023, and was assigned to Fire Station 69 "C" Platoon.
During this difficult time, it’s important for the us to come together to support one…
Are you at home, a party or event where there is a
#swimming
pool and
#kids
?
We've had two near-drowning responses in the last hour along involving three year-old
#children
.
Children
#Drown
Without a Sound: Please
#AlwaysWatchTheWater
!!
When faced with a dog in dire medical distress, Your
#LAFD
@LAFDvalley
@LAFDAirOps
jumped into action and provided immediate life saving aid. The dog improved and we hope will make a full recovery.
#LAFD
says CONGRATULATIONS to our friend
@PauleyP
on the culmination of a transformative career on
@NCIS_CBS
Pauley's ❤️ and spirit are unparalleled We greatly respect impact of
#AbbySciuto
on encouraging young girls to follow passion regardless!
#LosAngeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Council President Nury Martinez Nominate Kristin Crowley as L.A.’S Next Fire Chief as Ralph Terrazas Retires...
🔗
We are often asked if our helicopters fly at night...here's your answer.
@LAFDAirOps
flies 24hrs a day only stopping if the weather is too severe to allow safe operation and effective water drops
#GettyFire
#LAFD
📷Greg Doyle
Many of you have seen this on local or social media today already, but did you realize this was in our very own
@LACity
? This unbelievable freeway event took place in
#Chatsworth
.
One year ago,
#LAFD
Firefighter Kelly Wong passed after suffering injuries in a training incident. Today we pause to honor & celebrate his life and we encourage you to visit for info on how to help fallen firefighters and families.
Orange County firefighters rescued a lost dog found near the Apple Fire on Aug. 3, 2020. They said they tended to the dog, giving him water and “a bite of their sandwich.”
When you see
@LAFD
handling a major incident, please don't forget that your
#Firefighters
and
#Paramedics
are concurrently handling that day's many 'routine' emergencies as well.
Since the
#SaddleRidgeFire
erupted, your
#LAFD
has responded to and managed 3,044 other emergencies.
Now a second
#firefighter
has been reported dead in the line of duty, due to a massive library fire. Words fall short. Be strong,
#Porterville
. Your fire family needs you.
#LODD
The majority of
@LAFD
and other
#Firefighters
you see now battling the
#HillFire
and
#WoolseyFire
awakened at home 23 hours ago, and have been on continuous active duty for 21 hours. They are deeply devoted to protecting you and all you hold dear from the scourge of
#wildfire
🔥
The
#LAFD
is deeply saddened to announce the off-duty death of Firefighter Peter D. Varnum. We are grateful to
@VCFD
#VenturaCountyFireDepartment
for their efforts to assist Firefighter Varnum and we extend our deepest condolences to his family (Updated with photo)
VAN NUYS - Amidst sweltering summer heat, your
@LAFD
battled heavy fire in a home containing excessive storage. They extinguished the flames in a firefight that lasted 46 minutes, preventing injury or damage to a neighboring residence.📷: Mike Meadows / Austin Gebhardt
The men and women of
@LAFD
are deeply saddened to announce the death of an active duty member, Firefighter Brian G. Corntassel.
Brian, who died at home today, began his
#LAFD
career on October 23, 2000. He was last assigned to Fire Station 5 in
#Westchester
.…
#PalisadesFire
The operational map showing the fire perimeter as of 7AM 5.16.21 The most recent update on the fire is now available at
MANDATORY evacuation orders issued yesterday by
@LACoFDPIO
REMAIN in effect with no changes
#LAFD
We've had many questions/incorrect assumptions that firefighters from Your LAFD are heading to Australia We are not the WILDLAND experts This group of colleagues from
@Angeles_NF
are among those experienced, wildland firefighters on their way to help Please return safely!
For duty, for honor, and most importantly to help those in need. 20
#AngelesNF
firefighters left for their 16 hour flight to Melbourne, Australia to serve the
#greatestgood
. We are proud of our heroes and wish them safe travels.
#AustralianFires
#LAFD
is STRONGLY asking ALL bystanders to stay OUT of the
#lariver
as we continue our efforts both from the ground and the air to rescue the dog. By going in the water you are created another human rescue which puts all at risk...including yourself. Please. Stay. Out.
#LAFD
could NOT be more proud of our
@LAFDAirOps
Pilots David Nordquist and Joel Smith for their incredible actions conducting a mountain rescue during
#WoolseyFire
To find out more and view the dramatic video 👉
#heroes
The
@LAFD
is deeply saddened to announce the death of active duty Firefighter/Paramedic Valerie L. Roberts.
Valerie began her
#LAFD
career on February 16, 1993, and was assigned to the Quality Improvement Section at the time of her at-home passing.
🔗
Today we remember
#LAFD
Captain Lane Kemper, who past away from job-related cancer 14 years ago. Lane was a pillar in our dept & in the community, whose legacy lives on. Each drill tower class still honors him during the forcible entry section of training
#weremember
#neverforget
If you live in *or near* areas prone to
#wildfire
🔥 please print, read and discuss these now - not later, but now:
✅
✅
✅
...because we assure you: you won't have time then!
#ThomasFire
We have a story you really really need to read. It's
#unbelievable
but way too long for twitter! Please read about the journey of this family heirloom either (FB) or (IG) If you have a ❤️, it's worth your time. Trust us.
#LAFD
Exactly 30 years ago, at 4:31am, Los Angeles was awakened by a devastating 6.7 Magnitude earthquake, centered in Northridge. Massive damage and losses were seen all across Southern California, with fallen bridges, fires, flooding, buildings collapsed, and more.
First Responders…