LAFD

Los Angeles Fire Department

Firefighter of the Year Capt. II Ruiz honored.

On March 20, the LAFD and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association honored Capt. II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year...

St. Baldrick’s fundraiser returned March 29

On March 29, the LAFD and LAPD united for the 22nd annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser to fight childhood cancer...

Capt. II Andrew Ruiz named Firefighter of the Year.

The LAFD and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association have named Capt. II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year...

Depts. prove critical in successful marathon.

Let’s hear it for the dedicated City teams that made the recent LA Marathon hugely successful...

Valor Awards 2024

On Nov. 20, the LAFD hosted its annual Valor ceremony at BMO Stadium downtown...

Fire Dept. promotes sworn, civilian employees.

LAFD employees and families gathered to honor the promotion of 82 LAFD uniformed and civilian members...

Board honors 4 Officers, 1 civilian for car crash bravery.

Four Los Angeles Police Officers and a civilian photographer were recognized Oct. 1 by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners for their display of extraordinary...

LAFD welcomes new probationary dept. members.

The LAFD’s next Recruit Training Academy Class celebrated its graduation Sept. 6, as the members became proud probationary members of the LAFD...

Fire Dept. hosts first Civilian Recognition Lunch since pandemic.

A robust and full crowd celebrated the career achievements of nine LAFD civilians at a fun luncheon held July 30 at the Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium...

Fire Commission honors seven who saved a hiker’s life.

On Aug. 6, the LA Fire Commission recognized the six LAFD firefighters for their dedicated efforts and skillful handling of a hiker whose life was in the balance...