Los Angeles County Fire Department

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CERT 2008 training schedule is now available.

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T O P S T O R I E S

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

Fire Captain Larry Collins of Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 103 has been selected by the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards Committee to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on May 30, 2008, during the annual National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Conference in Colorado Springs.

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

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The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) is in the initial planning stages for a gala fundraising dinner featuring comedian and talk-show host Jay Leno of “The Tonight Show” on October 9, 2008, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles.

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North Operations Fire Service Day

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The lights were flashing and sirens sounding, as a caravan of 28 rigs with 70 volunteers, including KABC-TV’s Dr. George Fishbeck, ESPN's Kiana Ton and Rene O’Connor from television's “Xena: Warrior Princess,” traveled to fire stations throughout the beach and valley communities last Saturday, April 26, 2008, collecting over $90,000 for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF).

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Fire Chief of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico visits LACoFD

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Friday May 2nd, 34 members of the 126th Recruit Class of the Los Angeles County Fire Academy, including four women, graduated at the Cecil R. Gehr Combat Training Center at Department headquarters in Los Angeles. Congratulations and welcome to these newest members of our Fire Department family!

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In the Beginning –Fire Station 110

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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!