Posted by admin | Posted in Fire News | Posted on 06-09-2010
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During National Preparedness Month, the Los Angeles Fire Department asks you to…
Go through your calendar now, and put a reminder on it – every six months – to review your plan, update numbers and check supplies to be certain nothing has expired, spoiled or changed.
Experience tells us that if it isn’t on your calendar now, it won’t be ready for you then. Take time now to practice your earthquake, fire and other disaster plans with friends, family and coworkers.
When it comes to disaster preparedness, time is of the essence.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
LAFD News & Information
Posted by admin | Posted in Fire News | Posted on 05-09-2010
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On Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 5:01 PM, 50 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 5 Helicopters, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 4 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Water Tender, 1 Rehab Plug, 4 LACO Camp Crews under the direction of Assistant Chief Daryl Arbuthnott responded to a MAJOR EMERGENCY BRUSH FIRE at NB 405 FWY at Getty Center Dr. in Brentwood.
Los Angeles Firefighters, arrived at yet another brush fire this season, along the hills near The Getty Center. Due to the already state of readiness and enhanced staffing for critical fire weather conditions, arriving crews discovered five acres of medium to heavy brush burning uphill adjacent to the 405 freeway. LAFD along with California Highway Patrol, secured the rightmost lanes of the busy freeway to begin anchoring the flames and working the flanks of the fire. The blaze moved towards a high ridge near homes below just on the other side.
Despite the calm winds, and with no ‘Red Flag Warning’ in effect for the City of Los Angeles, the flames still moved rapidly through the light and flashy fuels towards thicker brush. LAFD water dropping helicopters were quickly called into action and halted the advancement of the flames unreachable by ground crews. Additional fire personnel were strategically placed near homes to be safe guarded in case the fire reached any structures.
Due to the hard work and efforts of the helicopters above and the ground crews below, the fire was held to little less than 15 acres. It took over 275 firefighters 2 hours’ and 10 minutes to bring the flames under full containment. No structures were damaged during the incident and no evacuation went onto affect. The cause of the fire remains under an active investigation.
Submitted by Devin Gales, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
LAFD News & Information
Posted by admin | Posted in Fire News | Posted on 04-09-2010
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As children across America go back-to-school, the Los Angeles Fire Department joins the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Home Safety Council, in reminding Americans that pool and water safety is a year-round issue.
On average, more than 200 children younger than 15 drown in pools or spas between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Media reports suggest this year has been no different, with at least 172 children younger than 15 having drowned since Memorial Day weekend:
In addition, media accounts have tallied more than 180 non-fatal incidents involving children in pools and spas.
With such a high number of child drownings and non-fatal incidents, the LAFD joins members of the Pool Safely campaign in calling for added vigilance at pools and spas this Labor Day weekend and beyond.
Today, Los Angeles Firefighters ask you to learn and review The 7 Simple Steps to Pool Safely. To learn more, visit:
poolsafely.gov
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
LAFD News & Information
