Mandate Forces Out LAFD Firefighters

The most recent class of #LAFD #Firefighters brought your #LosAngeles #FireDepartment to an important milestone. Hear what Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas had to say... | Los Angeles Fire Department

Over 100 LAFD Central Firefighters are in hour two battling this Greater Alarm commercial structure fire in DTLA. There are two adjoined buildings crews have been successfully defending from fire extension with no injuries reported. This is an extended duration operation and all are advised to avoid the area of Wall St x Pico 🎥 Cody Weireter | Los Angeles Fire Department

27K views · 168 reactions | After residents raised concerns about the Los Angeles Fire Department's response times during last month's devastating fires, many are now questioning whether they have enough staff not just to fight the big blazes, but to respond to everyday calls. Many homeowners told 7 On Your Side they barely saw any firefighters in the initial moments of the Palisades Fire. | ABC7 | Facebook

2.4K views · 11 reactions | On today’s L.A. Local podcast: the LAFD is on the defensive after an L.A. Times report saying it could have deployed more resources before the Palisades Fire began. We talk with Alene Tchekmedyian about her reporting, and get the response from fire officials. LISTEN: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-la-local-51f0f/episodes/bombshell-report-questions-lafd-plan-ahead-of-palisades-fire-08894 | KNX News 97.1 FM | Facebook

Your LAFD has been monitoring and responding to rain-related emergency incidents all day, and will remain vigilant into the evening and overnight hours. We continue to urge caution and your cooperation in keeping yourself and your loved ones out of harm’s way. | Los Angeles Fire Department

NBC4 came behind the scenes into our Recruitment and Employment Division to about the current state of our hiring process. | Join LAPD

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LAFD Candidate Advancement Program - - - Are you in the LAFD hiring process? Make sure you join our **free** program to help you get a head start with fitness and basic fireground skills. Visit joinLAFD.org for more information. @JoinLAFD | Los Angeles Fire Department