LAFD West

The LAFD truly enjoys every chance to connect with the community, just like today at VeniceFest in Venice Beach!

From fire engine tours to friendly conversations, their presence brought smiles and a strong sense of safety to the event.

Events like this remind us how strong the bond is between our first responders and the neighborhoods they serve.

Thank you, members of Fire Station 62! 🚒

• Remembering Our Fallen •

Tomorrow marks 27 years since the tragic Line of Duty Deaths involving LAFD’s Fire 3 on March 23, 1998.

While airlifting a young patient to Children’s Hospital, Fire 3 suffered a mechanical failure and crashed in Griffith Park.

We honor the lives lost:

• AO Michael D. McComb – FS 90-B
• FF/PM Michael A. Butler – FS 81-B
• FF/PM Eric F. Reiner – FS 81-B
• Norma Vides – Patient

Seriously injured:
Pilot II Steven Robinson (Air Ops) & FF Dennis Silgen (FS 90-B)

Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

(Photos 1-2: Members of Fire Station 35 preparing the memorial/crash site for tomorrow’s flower display.

Photo 3: Fire 3 Helicopter.)

GoPro released some incredible footage of firefighter Joseth Abel Espinosa’s raw POV putting out a fire. #explore

Operations West Bureau, Deputy Chief Fligiel, congratulations, Austin Audley, on your promotion to Engineer assigned to Fire Station 82 in the heart of Hollywood.

Congratulations to Engineer Randy Osborn on your recent promotion to Engineer going to Fire Station 41 in Hollywood. Operations West Bureau Deputy Chief Fligiel welcomes and congratulates you.

The Los Angeles Brush Area Conflagration circa November 6-7, 1961. Bel-Air-Brentwood and Santa Ynez Fires. Worst fire in history of Los Angeles during it’s era. The official report of the Los Angeles Fire Department compiled by Captain Harold W. Greenwood, L.A.F.D. Photos by Avery.