The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), referred to by some as the Los Angeles City Fire Department, is the full-spectrum life safety agency that protects the second largest city in the United States. Founded in 1886, the LAFD is a highly respected agency of nearly 4,000 personnel (uniformed and civilian support staff) who offer fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education and community service to a resident population of more than 4 million who live in the agency’s 470 square mile jurisdiction. LAFD Home Page: lafd.org LAFD News and Information Blog: lafd.org/blog LAFD Breaking News: lafd.org/alert (via Email or Twitter) LAFD Photo Gallery: lafd.org/photos You are viewing an LAFD ’Consolidation Site’ that mirrors several (but not all) of our on-line offerings, including those in the *links above*.Tumblr (3.0; @lafd)http://lafd.tumblr.com/<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/6sniJaSbUzA/large-blaze-erupts-near-convention.html">Anonymous 11:13, while the kind words to our blog ...</a>: <p>Anonymous 11:13, while the kind words to our blog team are appreciated - and we agree that differing and somewhat brusque viewpoints (that you might perceive as rude) have been offered, calling…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294606http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294606Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:53:32 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/DLWFsrvujgM/large-blaze-erupts-near-convention.html">attention rude people. you have been heard. you ar...</a>: <p>attention rude people. you have been heard. you are lame. keep up the good work LAFD Blog!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~4/DLWFsrvujgM" height="1" width="1"/></p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294610http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294610Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:53:32 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/QS2YggLdmtA/children-hot-weather-cars-danger.html">Anonymous 10:41, thanks for the note, and for reco...</a>: <p>Anonymous 10:41, thanks for the note, and for recognizing the seriousness of this issue. <br/><br/>While we as a Fire Department can’t espouse a specific penalty, we agree those who <em>maliciously</em> endanger…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294613http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199294613Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:53:32 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/e7d9633ec2746ecb/65d38b101e362b57?show_docid=65d38b101e362b57">Air Ambulance 9/26/2009</a>: <p>*Air Ambulance* 8553 N Orion Av; MAP 531-G1; FS 90; Reported Auto vs Ped. Reported 1 Patient, 6 y/o F, CPR in Progress. LZ @ Langdon Elem School. NFD.; Ch:8,17 @0:37 PM -Erik Scott###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070193http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070193Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:15 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/c2039214ed4f6259/952526b629fe5ee8?show_docid=952526b629fe5ee8">Flooding 9/26/2009</a>: <p>*Flooding* 8765 W Crescent Dr; MAP ; FS 97; LAFD No Longer Has Any Resources On Scene. Please Direct Questions to DWP. NFD .; Ch:8,0 @9:32 AM -Erik Scott###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070198http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070198Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:15 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/c48949947f663763/103d4a2e374ff1ce?show_docid=103d4a2e374ff1ce">Structure Fire 9/27/2009</a>: <p>*UPDATE: 331 W. 39th St.* fire knocked down in 19 minutes with 43 firefighters; no reports of injury - Devin Gales###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070174http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070174Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:14 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/c48949947f663763/3fb001c5b08c52d0?show_docid=3fb001c5b08c52d0">Structure Fire 9/27/2009</a>: <p>*Structure Fire* 331 W. 39th St.; MAP 674-C2; FS 46; 2 story apt building smoke and fire showing; NFD; Ch:7,12 @7:42 PM -Devin Gales###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070180http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070180Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:14 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/c48949947f663763/b3c34f05aaf93473?show_docid=b3c34f05aaf93473">Structure Fire 9/27/2009</a>: <p>*UPDATE: 20841 W. Gretchen St.* Fire is now knocked down in 15 minutes with 38 firefighters; no injuries reported - Devin Gales###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070185http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070185Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:14 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/c48949947f663763/082e9367f10b85d9?show_docid=082e9367f10b85d9">Structure Fire 9/27/2009</a>: <p>*Structure Fire* 20841 W. Gretchen St.; MAP 530-C6; FS 72; 1 story single family dwelling with attached garage fully involved with fire; fire extended to attic ;NFD; Ch:8,17 @10:53 AM -Devin…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070188http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/199070188Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:48:14 -0700<p>*Flooding* 8765 W Crescent Dr; MAP ; FS 97; LAFD No Longer Has Any Resources On Scene. Please D… Read more at <a href="http://bit.ly/95mkd">http://bit.ly/95mkd</a></p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982243http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982243Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:48 -0700<p>*Structure Fire* 20841 W. Gretchen St.; MAP 530-C6; FS 72; 1 story single family dwelling with … Read more at <a href="http://bit.ly/fa59I">http://bit.ly/fa59I</a></p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982221http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982221Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:45 -0700<p>*Air Ambulance* 8553 N Orion Av; MAP 531-G1; FS 90; Reported Auto vs Ped. Reported 1 Patient, 6… Read more at <a href="http://bit.ly/qSs8H">http://bit.ly/qSs8H</a></p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982228http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982228Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:45 -0700<p>*UPDATE: 20841 W. Gretchen St.* Fire is now knocked down in 15 minutes with 38 firefighters; no injuries reported - Devin Gales###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982211http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982211Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:44 -0700<p>*UPDATE: 331 W. 39th St.* fire knocked down in 19 minutes with 43 firefighters; no reports of injury - Devin Gales###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982198http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/198982198Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:43 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/zD8kga2tb_Y/children-hot-weather-cars-danger.html">Thanks Mr. Brian Humphrey, But there is no excuse ...</a>: <p>Thanks Mr. Brian Humphrey, But there is no excuse to forget. Any Parent or Guardian that forgets a Child or a pet in an unattended vehicle should be put in prison for a minimum on 20 years. And lose…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848770http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848770Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/vLAPSayCjPk/greater-alarm-fire-in-echo-park.html">Erik I was wondering if I could possibly get mor...</a>: <p>Erik<br/><br/>I was wondering if I could possibly get more info from the Truck Companies that were operating on the roof of the lightweight wooden I beams as I’m a Truck Captain for Sacramento FD and am…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848768http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848768Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/ByjrOHDcIK8/lafd-responds-to-guiberson-wildfire.html">I normally do not post on these sites but just fel...</a>: <p>I normally do not post on these sites but just felt like I needed to take a minute to thank our fire department. There are a lot of negative comments and that is truley distressing. <br/><br/>I for one…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848775http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848775Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/EL8sasKDyUg/lafd-responds-to-guiberson-wildfire.html">Penny, thanks for taking the time to read and part...</a>: <p>Penny, thanks for taking the time to read and participate in this forum. Your kind comments about firefighters is indeed heartfelt, and for that we all thank you. <br/><br/>While California’s fire service…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848773http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848773Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LAFD_COMMENTS/~3/wjNeblMzz9I/greater-alarm-fire-in-echo-park.html">Captain Helvin, I apologize for the amount o...</a>: <p>Captain Helvin, <br/> I apologize for the amount of time it took to respond to your email. I receive an abundance of email on a daily basis but try to return questions from concerned citizens and…</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848766http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197848766Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:42:51 -0700<a href="http://groups.google.com/group/lafd_alert/browse_thread/thread/ac561778e2ccabba/7cdb04efcb3589f4?show_docid=7cdb04efcb3589f4">Refinery Fire 9/25/2009</a>: <p>*Refinery Fire* 2101 E Pacific Coast Hwy; MAP 794-H5; FS 38; Assisting Tesoro Refinery Brigade; No injury; No evacuation; NFD (No Further Details); Ch:7,12,13 @ -Brian Humphrey###</p>http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197503161http://lafd.tumblr.com/post/197503161Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:40:14 -0700