Every year about 43,000 people are injured in and around swimming pools and more than 600 people drown in home or public pools. Half of the pool fatalities occur in the yards of single-family homes.

Here are some pool safety tips you should follow:

• Never leave small children unsupervised–even for a few seconds.
• Put fencing around the pool area to keep people from using the pool without your knowledge.

More information and safety video available here

Lake Hughes Forestry Unit Rises from the Ashes of the
"Powerhouse" Fire

Our Department works hard to protect the lives and property of our residents from the devastating effects of wildfire. However, it does not mean that we ourselves are immune from the ravaging flames of a blaze powered by the "perfect storm" of high winds and abundant vegetative fuel.

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Fleet Services Provides "Mutual Aid" to Torrance Fire

Providing "mutual aid" to our partner fire agencies is not exclusive to just emergency incidents. LACoFD strives to be a leader in the fire service both on and off the fireground.

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Fourth Annual "Bear Classic" Raises Funds for Explorer Program

On June 1, Los Angeles County firefighters participated in the Fourth Annual Bear Classic at La Mirada Regional Park. Amp Radio Station 97.1 played music and kept the energy high! The kids were entertained with our Department's Yogi Bear Quakey Shakey mobile that teaches earthquake safety, as well as a 24-foot climbing wall.

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LACoFD Teaches Drowning Prevention at Third Annual
Water Safety Expo

On June 8, over one thousand residents in the Santa Clarita Valley converged at Fire Station 126 to attend our Department's life-saving "Children Drown Without a Sound" Water Safety Expo.

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Board Items – Emerald Society Pipe and Drums Band and "Engine 51″

On June 11, the Board of Supervisors approved two items of interest to our Department. The first was an agreement with the Los Angeles County Firefighters Emerald Society's Bag Pipe and Drums Band to provide traditional musical services at Department events and ceremonies.

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Business Owners Need to be Aware of Phony Fire Inspectors
Fire Chief Daryl Osby advises business owners and employees to be on the lookout for phony "fire inspectors."
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Contractors State License Board Issues Statewide Consumer Alert Regarding Fire Protection Equipment Scam. Go to Fire prevention page for more info.