LAFD Central

Come celebrate Fire Service Day and meet your local firefighters and enjoy food and activities for the whole family on May 10 2025 from 10am-4pm.

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Zachary Christlieb on his promotion to Apparatus Operator. Apparatus Operator Christlieb promoted from Fire Station 10 from the rank of Firefighter. He has been with the department for 6 years. He is assigned to fire station 29 on the “C” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Apparatus Operator Christlieb

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Michael Tirado on his promotion to Engineer. Engineer Tirado promoted from Fire Station 98 from the rank of Firefighter. He has been with the department for 7 years. He is assigned to fire station 10 on the “B” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Engineer Tirado.

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Jesse Gonzalez on his promotion to Engineer. Engineer Gonzalez promoted from Fire Station 61 from the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. He has been with the department for 9 years. Engineer Gonzalez has also served for the United States Air Force for the last 19 years and is currently active. He is assigned to fire station 17 on the “C” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Engineer Gonzalez and thank you for your service!

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Richard Mount on his promotion to Engineer. Engineer Mount promoted from Fire Station 9 from the rank of Firefighter. He has been with the department for 6 years. He is assigned to fire station 2 on the “A” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Engineer Mount.

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Victor Aguilar on his promotion to Engineer. Engineer Aguilar promoted from Fire Station 98 from the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. He has been with the department for 8 years. He is assigned to fire station 6 on the “C” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Engineer Aguilar.

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LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Robert Tapia on his promotion to Captain I. Captain Tapia promoted from Fire Station 66 from the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. He has been with the department for 9 years with 7 years assigned to 66’s. Captain Tapia worked on Crew 3 before joining the LAFD. He is assigned to fire station 4 on the “A” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Captain Tapia

LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Robert Medrano on his promotion to Captain I. Captain Medrano promoted from Fire Station 15 from the rank of Engineer. He has been with the department for 22 years. Captain Medrano is the recipient of a Medal of Merit. He is assigned to fire station 1 on the “B” platoon. He will be a great asset to the City of Los Angeles and his crew. Congratulations Captain Medrano

The 82 annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival took place culminating in a parade which the fire department has been a part of for years. The festival showcases Japanese cultural events, activities and exhibits, including music, entertainment, food and a parade with participants of current and retired Los Angeles City Firefighters.

Come check out our Wildfire Safety Fair at Mount Washington Elementary School on August 3rd from 11am-2pm. The event is free and will include food and desserts. Bring the family and talk with LAFD Firefighters and others about wildfire safety.

National Night Out is an annual event where communities across the country connect with law enforcement. The focus of National Night Out is to get neighborhoods actively involved in preventing crime in their neighborhoods. This is a free event and all are welcomed.