The Los Angeles County Fire Department wants to remind everyone that the use of fireworks not only causes fires, but results in severe injuries and burns.

In Los Angeles County, fireworks are illegal and are banned in all unincorporated areas and also in 26 cities served by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are allowed in 32 cities served by the Department. Find out if your city allows “Safe and Sane” fireworks and how to use them safely by clicking here.

We strongly encourage everyone to attend a PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS SHOW to celebrate our nation’s independence. We wish you a SAFE and HAPPY Fourth of July!

Fireworks Show Schedule Available Here

Fire Station 65 Named “Citizen” of the Month

What a difference a lawn makes. On June 23, 2009, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board of Directors recognized and honored Fire Station 65 in the City of Agoura as its June 2009 “Citizen” of the Month...

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Ocean Lifeguard Academy Graduation

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, the Lifeguard Division held a Lifeguard Academy graduation ceremony at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach for its 77 new ocean lifeguards.

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Fourth of July Press Conference and Junior Fire Chief Poster Winners

On Monday, June 29, 2009, at 10 a.m., the Department will hold its annual Fourth of July Safety Press Conference at LAO to encourage the public to attend professional fireworks shows to help reduce the risk of fires and fireworks-related injuries and also announce the six winners of the Junior Fire Chief Poster Contest.

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Fire Expos Held in Division VII

The first of two Fire Expos in Division VII was held this past Saturday, June 20, 2009, in Agoura Hills at Fire Station 89. Designed to educate residents about the importance of preparing their homes in advance of a wildland fire and timely evacuation, the Expo featured various vendors specializing in products such as ember-resistant vents,

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San Dimas Recognizes Firefighter of the Year

Fire Fighter Specialist Chet Hopkins of Fire Station 64-B was selected as Firefighter of the Year by the City of San Dimas and formally recognized at the San Dimas City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009.

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Could this photo have been taken 40 years ago? Where did all the time go? While I don’t have a firm date on the dedication of the first Firefighters Memorial, memory says it would have been in the middle to late 1960s.

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Alert LA County

Los Angeles County is implementing an Emergency Mass Notification System that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages and e-mail in case of emergency. For more information and to register your cell phone number, Voice over IP number, and e-mail address, please click the link below.

>>Registration Page