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Fire Service Day

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Fire Stations open their doors to the community.

In observation of Fire Service Day, all County of Los Angeles County fire stations will open their doors to the community on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The public is invited to visit their local fire stations to learn more about the services the Department has to offer.  Visitors may obtain fire safety educational material, a tour of the fire station, and free blood pressure checks will also be available.  These events will enable the public to view static displays of fire department equipment and an opportunity to speak to firefighter’s first-hand

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Board Approves Construction of Avalon Lifeguard Station

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This week, the Board of Supervisors approved the construction contract of the new Avalon Lifeguard/Paramedic Station, providing our Department with a permanent base of operations on Catalina Island.

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Fire Fighter Trainee Exam Team Named L.A. County SuperSTARS!

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This week, the Board of Supervisors recognized our Human Resources Division’s Firefighter Trainee Exam Team as L.A. County SuperSTARS! In August 2007 we reported that this team received a County STARS (Special Talents for Achieving Remarkable Services) Award in the area of Fiscal Responsibility for their efforts in restructuring the Fire Fighter Trainee examination to an open continuous filing system, resulting in a 75 percent cost savings.

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North Operations Fire Service Day

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This year’s North Operations Fire Service Day held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Fire Station 129 was another great success!

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Fire Chief of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico visits LACoFD

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On Thursday, May 1, 2008, Fire Chief Rudolfo Galvez Gomez from the City of Tuxla Gutierrez, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, visited Fire Stations 166 and 167 during his hometown delegation trip to sign official Sister City documents with the City of El Monte.

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In the Beginning –Fire Station 110

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"What is this?" I hear you asking. A campsite and dock at Lake Shasta? Hardly. This is a rare 1962 view of the beginnings of Fire Station 110 in Marina del Rey.

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Safety Message of The Month

Brush Clearance Safety

Complieance inspecitons begin April 1st in the Antelope Valley, June 1st in the coastal areas, and May 1st in all other areas.

Watch a short video on Brush Clearance safety.

 


 

Did you know that the donation of your used vehicle can help support life saving public education programs presented by the Los Angeles County Fire Department? Your donation is tax deductible for the full market value of your vehicle and will also contribute toward saving lives in Los Angeles County! Car Donation

 


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