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Los Angeles County Fire Department Welcome to the official page of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. We are the Los Angeles County Fire Department -- and we are in your town.
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We are a highly responsive team of more than 4,800 firefighters, lifeguards, hazardous materials specialists, foresters, helicopter pilots, dozer operators and business professionals working to support our public safety mission to keep the public out of harm’s way. Each day, we provide fire protection and life safety services to more than 4.1 million residents and commercial business customers in the largest county in America. When we are called to action as members of California Task Force 2, our urban search and rescue team, we will travel around the globe at a moment's notice to respond whenever a major disaster strikes. Our highly skilled, top-notch team members are dedicated to the ongoing mission of protecting lives, property and the environment.

**FILING CLOSES TODAY (10/23) at 5:00 p.m. (PT)**Answer the Call! 🔥🚒Do you want to make a real impact in your community?...
10/23/2026

**FILING CLOSES TODAY (10/23) at 5:00 p.m. (PT)**

Answer the Call! 🔥🚒

Do you want to make a real impact in your community?

The filing period for the Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Emergency Hire Examination remains open through today at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Filing Period:�Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through�Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Requirements:
* Graduation from high school, its equivalent, or higher from an accredited institution

* A current, valid, non-probationary California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic�(EMT-P) License issued by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority that must be effective for at least six months beyond the date of appointment

* Twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a primary care paramedic running�9-1-1 responses

* A current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate at the time of appointment


To see the Job Posting with the full list of requirements and view Frequently Asked Questions, please visit:

💻 fire.lacounty.gov/firefighter-trainee-recruitment/.

10/22/2026

Welcome Home USA-02 from your U.S. Department of State mission in .

Our thoughts remain with Panama as recovery and rebuilding begin.

Big congratulations to LACoFD Fire Captain Dushone Roman! 🏆On October 14, 2026, the Cerritos-Artesia Rotary Club honored...
10/22/2026

Big congratulations to LACoFD Fire Captain Dushone Roman! 🏆

On October 14, 2026, the Cerritos-Artesia Rotary Club honored Captain Roman as the 2026 Firefighter of the Year at the annual First Responder Dinner!

A Cerritos resident with 17 years of dedicated service, Captain Roman’s impact goes far beyond our local neighborhoods. In addition to protecting Cerritos and Artesia, he serves internationally as an urban search and rescue K-9 handler. 🐾🌍

His journey started right here as a Los Angeles County Fire Department Explorer, eventually leading him to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming an LACoFD firefighter promoting through the ranks to fire captain.

Thank you, Captain Roman, for your unwavering dedication and commitment to public safety. You truly embody the core values of our department! 🎖️❤️

🐾 Remembering K-9 DeaconWith heavy hearts, the mourns the passing of K-9 Deacon at 11 years old.Throughout his service...
10/21/2026

🐾 Remembering K-9 Deacon

With heavy hearts, the mourns the passing of K-9 Deacon at 11 years old.

Throughout his service, Deacon made a lasting impact, deploying alongside our USA-02 team to support search and rescue efforts following the devastating 2023 earthquake in Türkiye and the hurricanes that struck Jamaica late last year.

Our deepest condolences go out to Deacon’s handler, Fire Captain Mike Toepfer, the Search Dog Foundation, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Deacon’s dedication, courage and companionship will never be forgotten. He will forever remain a cherished member of the LACoFD family. ❤️🐾

With rain impacting today (10/21) and tomorrow (10/22), please follow these important safety tips.Stay safe, look out ...
10/21/2026

With rain impacting today (10/21) and tomorrow (10/22), please follow these important safety tips.

Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and avoid flooded roads!

As the State Department deployment to Panama wraps up, we are proud to highlight the LACoFD USA-02 team’s work alongside...
10/21/2026

As the State Department deployment to Panama wraps up, we are proud to highlight the LACoFD USA-02 team’s work alongside USA-01 - conducting over 383 critical structural safety assessments across 7 provinces and 33 districts.

Priority worksites included schools and education sites, medical facilities, government and emergency-service buildings, and churches.

Our specialists provided vital data to Panamanian authorities to verify safety, guide repairs, and help essential services reopen.

Our thoughts remain with the people of Panama as they continue to recover and rebuild.

Rain is in the forecast for this Wednesday (10/21) and Thursday (10/22), so now is the time to prepare! 🌧️☔️Altadena res...
10/20/2026

Rain is in the forecast for this Wednesday (10/21) and Thursday (10/22), so now is the time to prepare! 🌧️☔️

Altadena residents are encouraged to join us tomorrow, October 20th, for the Altadena Community Sandbag Event at Loma Alta Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Additional Community Sand Bag Events will be scheduled across LA County in the coming weeks and months.

All fire stations have ready-to-fill sandbags available, with sand provided at select locations.

📍 Pick up ready-to-fill sandbags: Your local community fire station

🔗 Find sand & ready-to-fill sandbags near you: lacounty.pw/sandbags

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the and Los Angeles County Fire Museum held a Flag Ceremony at FS 127 for our dear friend...
10/19/2026

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the and Los Angeles County Fire Museum held a Flag Ceremony at FS 127 for our dear friend Randolph ‘Randy’ Mantooth who passed away on July 9, 2026.

Famous for playing Johnny Gage on Emergency!, Randy brought Squad 51 into millions of homes. His television seriespopularized the modern paramedic and EMS systems we rely on today.

Randy was also a fierce advocate for firefighter health and safety, representing both the IAFF and the IAFC, and speaking at safety conferences nationwide.

Randy was a faithful supporter of our Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Museum.

He is greatly missed but his legacy will forever live on in our hearts and in the lifesaving programs he championed.

📸 Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer

Answer the Call! 🔥🚒Do you want to make a real impact in your community? The filing period for the Fire Fighter Trainee...
10/19/2026

Answer the Call! 🔥🚒

Do you want to make a real impact in your community?

The filing period for the Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Emergency Hire Examination opened today!

Filing Period:�Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through�Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Requirements:
* Graduation from high school, its equivalent, or higher from an accredited institution

* A current, valid, non-probationary California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic�(EMT-P) License issued by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority that must be effective for at least six months beyond the date of appointment

* Twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a primary care paramedic running�9-1-1 responses

* A current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate at the time of appointment


To see the Job Posting with the full list of requirements and view Frequently Asked Questions, please visit:

💻 fire.lacounty.gov/firefighter-trainee-recruitment/.

10/18/2026

Thank you, Los Angeles! We had a wonderful day spending time with neighbors yesterday at the 21st Annual Family Festival.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Stentorians, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and our Communications, Lifeguard, and Forestry teams. Thank you for answering questions, sharing safety tips, and inspiring the next generation of first responders through the career and youth program opportunities available at .

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1320 N Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90063

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+13238812411

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