The Legend of LAFD Willie Dunn and the Rescue Ratatouille! Remembering Firehouse Legends.... The algorithm works in mysterious ways. There I was, scrolling through the digital graveyard of my own past, when a photo stopped me cold this morning. It was him. Willie Dunn. His face, creased with a perpetual grin that reached all the way to his eyes, instantly vaporized the years. Suddenly, I was back at Fire Station 66 in South Central, back before the world went completely sideways, standing in the

This #GivingTuesday, we’re highlighting items the LAFD Foundation has been able to purchase because of donors like you. 🔥 Thermal Imaging Cameras help firefighters see through smoke to locate victims and detect hidden fire. 🩺 Video Laryngoscopes allow paramedics to secure a patient’s airway quickly and safely in critical emergencies. 💧 Pump Pods provide the ability to move and deliver large water reserves during extended firefighting operations. 🏗️ Sandbag Machines help first responders rapi

LAFD Air Ops | Hoist Rescue 🚁 Back in March, LAFD Air Operations carried out a high-stakes hoist rescue, safely airlifting a 55-year-old woman in serious condition for urgent medical care. Crews navigated multiple high-tension power lines to reach the patient—an effort that required precision, experience, and seamless teamwork to ensure a successful outcome. #rescue #firefighter #firstresponders #helicopter #helicopterrescue | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation