LAFD CERT Battalion 17

09/15/2026

Hello Battalion 17,
We have the second annual Festival coming up on September 26th at Warner Center Park. It benefits the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firefighters Fund. https://www.wodff.org/salute-to-firefighters-festival/ Please come out and see the cars and participate in the festival.

We are also looking for a few volunteers to assist in our outreach booth on Sept. 25th at Warner Center Park. If you are interested in helping out please let us know. You can email us at [email protected]

Join us Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, for the Salute to Firefighters Festival at Warner Center Park. Free admission, firehouse cook-offs, classic cars, live music, family fun, and support for Los Angeles firefighter families.

09/09/2026

Hello Battalion 17,
With the expected temperature of 105 and 40-50% humidity, the heat index today will be in excess of 120 degrees in the shade. Please make sure you are properly hydrated and if you don't need to be outside stay in a cooled area.

How to read the chart: find the temperature on the left hand side, then move to the right until you find the column for the approximate relative humidity. That number will be the temperature that it will "feel" like. Example: A temperature of 96 and relative humidity of 50% will "feel" like 108 degr...

07/12/2026

Hello Battalion 17,
If you haven't been keeping up with the news, we had 2 medium earthquakes in Frazier Park in the last 24 hours.(4.1 and 3.2) Of important note, This is where the San Andreas fault runs. The Southern portion of the San Andreas fault has not ruptured since 1857. NOW is the time to make sure you are prepared. Don't wait until the next earthquake to start getting prepared.

06/26/2026

Hello Battalion 17,
I just got this and thought many of you might like to attend.

04/12/2026

Come out and join us for instruction on Cribbing and light search and rescue.

Join LAFD CERT Battalion 17 for a hands-on cribbing workshop to boost your rescue skills!

03/25/2026

Hello Battalion 17,
I wanted to let you know that rattlesnakes are out early this year. There have been 2 fatal snake bites in the last week. When walking in the hills make sure to stay on trails. Don't cut across grass fields as you might get a surprise..

01/18/2026

Looking for a GREAT FREE CPR Class? Thanks to LAFD Battalion 10 leadership - we have one coming up!
For more Information / contact:
CERT Valley Bureau Coordinator – Christy Adair – [email protected] or
LAFD Battalion 10 – BC Barna – [email protected] RSVP on EVENTBRIGHT:

Learn lifesaving skills from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Seating is limited to the first 100 registrants.

12/22/2025

Hello Battalion 17,
Starting tomorrow afternoon we are expecting heavy rains. The national weather service has issued a Flood watch with possible amount of 2 inches per day. Do not attempt to drive through flooded intersections. If you live in the hills there is possibilities of mud slides. If driving on the freeway, try to stay out of the fast lane as this is often flooded and can cause your car to hydroplane or spin out.

11/13/2025

Hello Battalion 17,
We have a significant weather system coming starting this evening. Forecasts are for 2-4 inches with potential of 3-6 in the mountains and foothills. Please do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Be on the look out for down trees and wires. Stay out of any flood control areas.

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