Capt. Jack Reiss, Retired, is inducted into the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame.

Give the champion belt to Capt. Jack Reiss, Retired, LAFD, who was inducted into the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame at a banquet March 12...

LAFD promotes 38 sworn employees.

On March 23, the LAFD honored 38 sworn personnel who completed the process of promoting in rank or status within the department...

Firefighter Corntassel, Rest in Peace

The Club sends its sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and fellow Firefighters of Firefighter III Brian G. Corntassel...

Paul Egizi: Firefighter of the Year

LAFD Capt. II Paul Egizi was named Firefighter of the Year (2022) by the LA City Firefighters Association (LAFFA) ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

LAFD Promotes 53 Employees and five in leadership

On April 21, LAFD employees and families gathered to honor the promotion of 53 employees. In another ceremony held May 12, the LAFD honored the achievements of five LAFD uniformed members...