Shaving the Day

The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed by members of the LAPD and LAFD – is back to being held live and in person this year...

Historical Society memorializes Frank Borden, Tom LaBonge.

On June 11, the LAFD Historical Society Museum and Memorial in Hollywood installed two plaques remembering two giants who helped build and enhance the museum...

St. Baldrick’s fundraiser is back in person after a pandemic hiatus.

The St. Baldrick’s head-shave event – a fundraiser managed locally by members of the LAPD and LAFD – returned to live and in person this year. The annual fundraiser was held virtually last year due to the pandemic...

In Memoriam: Capt. Lee H. Kebler

Retired Capt. Lee Kebler, LAFD; Director, LARFPA; volunteer at the LAFD Historical Society; and former Alive! columnist, died June 26 at 100 years old...

Drake to Emergency Operations

Starting Aug. 28, LAFD Assistant Chief John Drake is the new Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations, LAFD, it was announced by Chief Kristin Crowley...

Battalion Chief calls it a career.

On Sept. 3, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley attended an impromptu goodbye gathering for Battalion Chief Karen Richter...

LA has North America’s first all-electric fire engine.

You’ve read that LA has North America’s first all-electric fire engine. (Awesome!) Now read about how it happened.

LAFD promotes 25 sworn and civilian staff members.

On Aug. 24, the LAFD honored 25 sworn and civilian personnel who completed the process of promoting in rank or status within the department...

LAFD hosts annual Girls Camp to introduce fire careers to girls.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the LAFD resumed its annual Girls Camp to introduce fire skills to high-school-aged young women and encourage their interest in becoming Firefighters. It was the department’s ninth Girls Camp...

Hogan: Firefighter of the Year

LAFD Chief Deputy Armando Hogan was named Firefighter of the Year (2021) by the LA City Firefighters Association (LAFFA). Friends, family and co-workers attended the event, held...