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LAFD bosses sent just 5 fire engines to Palisades Fire — while holding back 1,000 firefighters and 35 trucks in critical first hours
Los Angeles fire bosses deployed a just fraction of ... according to internal fire department records obtained by the Times. Despite being available, no extra engines were readied in the Palisades ...
Firefighters claim LAFD understaffed, forces unpaid overtime work
As Southern California begins to emerge from a series of deadly wildfires, firefighters are receiving public praise and ...
Mayor calls for ‘full investigation’ into LAFD vehicles sitting idle during Eaton, Palisades fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday responded to a KTLA report regarding dozens of unserviced L.A. Fire Department ...
Crews knock down multiple spot fires along 5 Freeway in Elysian Park
Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department have knocked down grass fires that emerged Friday evening along the southbound 5 Freeway in Elysian Park, a short distance away from Dodger Stadium. LAFD ...
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LAFD is doing all we can to fight LA fires. But we're dangerously understaffed. | Opinion
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 ...
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LA officials were warned about budget cuts to fire department: 'Someone will die'
Mayor Karen Bass slashed the fire department's budget by over ... for more mechanics and replacement vehicles, LAFD also wants an additional $5 million for EV charging stations and nearly $2 ...