L & A Emergency Equipment Inc.

11/02/2026

****REMINDER****

Will be closed this coming week.
See details below.

We will still be taking calls and checking emails.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support of our Small Business!!

10/30/2026

Ricochet Gear keeping the trainers protected! 💪

10/30/2026

🚒Our Office🚒
will be closed
Nov 2nd — Nov 16th.
We will reopen on Nov 18th.

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Phenix Fire Helmets!

Officially the Coolest Thing Made in California!

We are proud to announce that the Phenix First Due Fire Helmet has been named the winner of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association Coolest Thing Made in California contest in the Small-to-Medium Manufacturers Category.

After competing against more than 100 California-made products and advancing through multiple rounds of public voting, the First Due earned the title of Coolest Thing Made in California in its category.

For more than 50 years, the Phenix First Due has been trusted by firefighters across California and around the world. Proudly manufactured in Riverside, California, the First Due is built by firefighters, for firefighters, and represents a legacy of protection, craftsmanship, and innovation.

A special thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the Coolest Thing Made in California competition. To our customers, distributors, partners, families, and the brave firefighters who trust our helmets every day, this achievement would not have been possible without you.

California Manufacturers & Technology Association

10/24/2026

Looking for gear that does what it's supposed to do, and has a price you can afford?

Give us a call at L&A we will be glad to come bring it and let you see and feel the difference.

Oh, and yeah, we have Real Customer Service.

"We May Doze, But We Never Close"

We are here for you!

336-526-3748
[email protected]
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10/23/2026

Reminder
We are closed today , we hope everyone has a safe weekend! See you Monday!

10/19/2026

Hope everyone has a Great Week!
We will be Closed this Friday the 19th for an appointment .

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Prayers to his Family and his Firefighter Family for Comfort and Peace 🙏

Durham Fire Department Announces the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter Andrew Brokes

DURHAM, N.C. - It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that the Durham Fire Department announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Andrew Brokes, age 24.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a 911 call reported a fire at 410 Marly Dr., Durham. Firefighter Brokes was battling a structure fire and sustained fatal injuries while searching for victims inside the fire building.

Firefighter Brokes joined the Durham Fire Department in May 2025 and was assigned to Fire Station 13 on Tower Company 5. He was a dedicated public servant who served the City of Durham with honor, courage, and integrity.

"This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community," said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family's privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way."

The Durham Fire Department appreciates the assistance provided today by their fellow public safety agencies including the Durham Police Department, Durham County Fire Marshal’s Office, Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham County Sheriff's Office, Durham City/County Emergency Management, Emergency Chaplains, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives, City of Raleigh Fire Department, Town of Cary Fire Department, North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and any additional news media inquiries should be directed to NCSBI Public Information Director Chad Flowers at 919-618-1332 (mobile) or [email protected]. (RELEASED BY THE CITY OF DURHAM)

NC Sheriffs' Association City of Durham, NC Government Durham Fire Department Durham Police Department NC OSFM ATF North Carolina State Highway Patrol WRAL TV CBS 17 ABC11 WTVD

10/08/2026

Prayers for all involved.

NORTH CAROLINA LODD

A Durham, North Carolina, firefighter was killed in the line of duty early Thursday morning, October 8, while battling a large structure fire in the 400 block of Marly Drive. Two additional firefighters were injured and transported to the hospital, with both expected to survive. The investigation is on-going but initial reports indicate a possible structural collapse during firefighting operations, although the exact circumstances surrounding the death have not been officially confirmed. The fallen firefighter's identity has been released, Andrew Brokes. Our condolences are with the Durham Fire Department, the fallen firefighter's family, and everyone affected by this tragedy. Rest in peace, brother.