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Pursuant of a formal Mutual Aid Request, the Los Angeles Fire Department has assigned one Strike Team of firefighters to assist the Kern County Fire Department and allied agencies in their battle against a brush fire near Lebec, California (northeast of Frazier Park), approximately 40 miles northwest of our City.

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These twenty-two personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department have been dispatched to the Post Fire in accordance with California’s Fire & Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System. Administered by the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), the system is designed to ensure resources to local jurisdictions when their own resources are committed or insufficient for a specific emergency incident.

The City of Los Angeles remains protected by the use of additional staff and reserve apparatus to cover foreseeable local needs.

The men and women of the LAFD ask motorists to remain watchful for these and other convoys of emergency apparatus, and to be mindful of the space necessary for them to safely maneuver on local roads and highways.

Pursuant of protocol, official public and media information regarding this wildfire, including the actions of assigned LAFD personnel, will be provided by the Kern County Fire Department, which maintains daily jurisdictional authority of the area where the fire is burning. Additional details may be posted for public view on the Inciweb system.

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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As Summer draws to a close, please don’t underestimate the heat or overestimate your abilities!

The Los Angeles Fire Department encourages you to stay safe during a heat wave by following the links below – and sharing these hot weather safety tips with your family and friends:

• Firefighters Stress Hot Weather Safety in Los Angeles
• Children, Hot Weather & Cars = Danger!
• Extreme Heat Safety Information

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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John W. Callahan 1949-2010

We are saddened to announce the untimely death of John W. Callahan, retired Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Chief Callahan passed away on August 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, son John Christopher and daughter Danise.

Chief Callahan began his career with the Los Angeles Fire Department on July 25, 1970 as a Firefighter and promoted through the ranks to become Deputy Chief of our Department. As Commander of Operations, he held the second highest position in the Department.

During his LAFD career, Callahan supervised the implementation of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, served as Commander of the Fire Suppression and Rescue Bureau, managed the Disaster Preparedness Section, oversaw Communications and Dispatch and the In-Service Training Section.

In addition, he headed LAFD preparations for the 2000 Democratic National Convention and served as the Department’s liaison with the Mayor and City Council.

Chief Callahan also served as the Vice-President for the LAFD Chief Officers’ Association (COA) and as chair of the Emergency Preparedness Commission for the County and Cities of Los Angeles. Since 2004, he provided consulting in the area of public safety with clients throughout the United States.

Following retirement from the LAFD in 2003, he went on to become the Fire Chief of San Luis Obispo Fire Department in 2005. As the Fire Chief in San Luis Obispo, Chief Callahan was credited with bringing innovation to the Fire Departent and key improvements to the City’s Emergency Operations Center. John and his wife were also proudly involved in the YMCA and the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Funeral and Memorial Services for Chief Callahan have yet to be announced. Details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department

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