Firefighters are playing defense against a fire at a vacant 100-year-old building in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday. LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart broke down the fight to contain the blaze at the four-story, nearly 50,000-square-foot, building. Tap the link in our bio to see everything we know about the fire. | CBS LA

19K views · 590 reactions | Your LAFD Fire Service Day is Saturday May 10th and we can't wait to see you! Fire Station 86 is ready and waiting for the #tolucalake community! We hope you'll join them for a pancake breakfast and a great day of family fun. Information on Fire Service Day across the City of Los Angeles: https://bit.ly/LAFDFSD25 See you soon! | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

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