Fire Dept. introduces a new helicopter to firefighting duty.
The LAFD’s newest innovative firefighting rig took to the skies March 29, as the department took ownership of a brand-new $2.6 million helicopter, badged as FIRE-7...
St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is back!
The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed by members of the LAPD and LAFD – returns for its second year in person after a pandemic hiatus...
Safety agencies host local celebration of National Dispatchers Week.
The LAPD celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10-14, honoring its dispatchers with ceremonies and honors...
Dep. Chief Orin Saunders named new Fire Marshal.
With his promotion reported in last month’s Alive!, Deputy Chief Orin Saunders is LA’s new Fire Marshal...
LAFD hosts tenth Girls Camp to introduce fire careers to girls.
Over the April 15-16 weekend, the LAFD hosted its annual Girls Camp to introduce fire skills to high-school-aged young women and encourage their interest in becoming Firefighters...
Chief Terrazas joins FS 20 on Christmas Day.
LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas turned in his white Chief’s helmet for an orange Task Force Commander helmet as he worked the Christmas holiday...
St. Baldrick’s Goes Online: March 14-28
St. Baldrick’s head-shaving parties – a significant national charitable event for the LAFD and LAPD – have gone virtual for 2021. In normal times, St. Baldrick’s invites people to have their heads shaved...
Remembering Ray Guerrero
Last month, Alive! reported on the COVID-related death of PSR Raymond Guerrero, a 911 Operator with 24 years of City service. He died Jan. 7. He is survived by his wife, Debra, also a PSR, and two daughters. Some of his former colleagues in the LAPD/Communications Division shared their memories of Ray...
2 Succumb to COVID
Two first responders from the LAPD increase total to ten during the pandemic. May they rest in peace...
4 Succumb to COVID
Four first responders from LAPD, LAFD increase total to eight during the pandemic. May they rest in peace...
