As Southern California begins to emerge from a series of deadly wildfires, firefighters are receiving public praise and ...

Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.

The Los Angeles Fire Department asked its firefighters to call their communications department. LAFD firefighter Margaret Stewart asked all members to call (213) 576-8962 and report their ...

Here are some numbers to consider. In 1960, with a population of 2.5 million, we had 112 LAFD fire stations. Today, with a population of nearly 4 million, we have 106 stations. That is according to a ...

“We as firemen want to solve the problem and put the fire out,” said Child, chief pilot with the Los Angeles Fire Department ... reading at a nearby water station recorded 66 mph winds ...