L.A. County (CA) Fire Department Wants Database of Disabled Residents
L.A. County officials say they want to build a database of residents with disabilities who require help fleeing a neighborhood engulfed in flames.
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CA Firefighters Battle Fire at Amazon Warehouse
A massive fire erupted early Sunday morning at a warehouse near the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Central Avenue in South El Monte, just…
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Questions Raised Over Millions in Donations Raised by L.A. County Fire Documentary
Some of the money earned by the Los Angeles County Fire Department Foundation through the show "LA Fire & Rescue" never reached the department, attorneys say.
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Yacht with 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition and Fireworks Burns in CA
A luxury yacht loaded with ammunition and fireworks burned in Marina del Rey for more than two hours before flames were extinguished.
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Small Plane Crashes on CA Street, Bursts into Flames
A fiery airplane crash in Hawthorne early Friday morning left two people aboard the aircraft critically injured.
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CA Firefighter Killed, Another Injured While Battling Truck Fire
A Los Angeles County (CA) firefighter was killed and another was injured while battling a truck fire at a quarry, according to news reports.
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Los Angeles County (CA) Announces Death of Firefighter
The Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department announced the death of Firefighter Jonathan Van Oeffelen on March 24, 2024.
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LACoFD Captain Dies of Apparent Heart Attack
Captain Steven McCann, 48, collapsed after the department received an emergency call.
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Los Angeles County (CA) Firefighter Dies in House Fire
While operating the interior of a single-family home, Firefighter Flagler became trapped and was overcome by fire conditions.
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Photos: Crews Control Val Verde (CA) House Fire
Rick McClure shared photos of firefighters responding to a multiple-alarm fire that ravaged a home in the unincorporated community of Val Verde.
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Photos: CA Firefighters Battle Lake Pyramid Brush Fire
Rick McClure shared some photos of firefighters operating at a recent brush fire in California.
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Unusual Tools for Unusual Rescue Calls
Unusual incidents often exceed the scope of written guidelines, challenging emergency responders to rely more heavily on their experience and critical judgment.
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