See what’s cooking for lunch today at #LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) and Fire Station 4! MFC is responsible for processing #911 and non-emergency #firedepartment calls, and subsequently dispatching LAFD resources. The facility is adjacent to Fire Station 4 and the Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center. #firefighter #firefighters #firefighting #firehouse #lunchtime #lunchideas #recipeoftheday #cookingtips #healthycooking | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

As of 6:00PM tonight (November 23), all LAFD fire boats involved in suppression efforts on the ONE HENRY HUDSON were relieved by private firefighting boats. Active fire suppression continues as the contents of the ship are removed by salvage companies, slowly granting further access to burning materials in the sub-levels below the ship's deck. Though the shelter-in-place order was lifted yesterday, air quality monitoring is ongoing in the area surrounding the ship, along the shore around the Por

Witness the future of firefighting in action! 🚒🤖 Meet the RS3, #LAFD's robotic firefighting tool. Designed to tackle high-risk fires, the RS3 enhances safety and efficiency by operating in environments too hazardous for personnel. This innovative technology enhances safety and efficiency, ensuring a quicker, safer response in critical situations. #firefighterr#firefightingtools #firstresponders #robot #robotics | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

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