2.4K views · 34 reactions | #AtwaterVillage; This morning your Los Angeles Fire Department quickly responded from the ground & air to rescue two people trapped in the #LAriver. Additionally, a nearby, well-intentioned civilian jumped in the water to help and was swept a 1/2 mi down river. 5/16/19 #LAFD | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

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5.7K views · 96 reactions | A structure fire at the House of Spirits in Echo Park this morning was extinguished by 77 firefighters in just 1 hour 15 minutes. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries and no other structures were damaged. Here's PIO Captain Erik Scott with the details... | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

58K views · 311 reactions | We are proud to introduce the latest additions to the LAFD fleet, six new Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles at LAX. They will be put into action tomorrow during the large scale training exercise, AirEx, which simulates a major aircraft emergency at the airport. Stay in tune with the coverage tomorrow by following #LAXAirEx ^MS | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

61K views · 505 reactions | Your #LAFD is always looking for innovative new measures to protect Angelenos. On Monday, Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, members of the City Council and others unveiled two new Fast Response Vehicles. “This trial program is another example," Chief Terrazas said, "of the LAFD working to find more efficient and effective ways to continually decrease response times and improve operational efficiency." | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

Repost from @lafdists . The LAFD and the City of Los Angeles just became a little safer. Through the collaboration and support of the Fire Foundation, we were able to purchase 237 FLIR K65 Thermal Imaging Cameras. These cameras will enhance firefighter safety, improve search and rescue operations, and increase our effectiveness on the fireground. Thank you to everyone who contributed their efforts in training and helped make this program a reality. #trainasifyourlifedependsonitbecauseitdoes #laf

LAFD Firefighter Matt Okula spoke with FOX 11 Los Angeles Hailey Winslow about the devastating loss of his wife, Hailey. Thank you for sharing their story of both tremendous love and heart-wrenching loss. For more directly from Matt: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH7AizRhk5e/ | Los Angeles Fire Department

6.3K views · 347 reactions | As an LAFD Firefighter, not only does...