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.

Richard Rides Away

Richard Coulson, Assistant General Manager for Fleet Services, retired in September. He had 34 years of City service...

Open Enrollment For 2023 is Here

This year’s LACERS Health Benefits Open Enrollment period is being held now through Nov. 17, with Open Enrollment packets being mailed in early October...

Are You Ready for Retirement?

Learn about your retirement options and benefits at an upcoming Planning for Retirement webinar, hosted by the LACERS Member Engagement team...

Erika Rodriguez retires from the LAPD after a long career.

Erika Rodriguez, Management Analyst, LAPD, with the department’s Air Support Unit, has retired...

Dept. Celebrates its First Anniversary.

On Sept. 22-23, the LA Civil + Human Rights and Equity Dept. – LA Civil Rights – celebrated its first anniversary by emphasizing its LA for All Campaign across the City...

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...

Lt. Jason Zabel retires after 27 years of City service.

A going-away reception was held Sept. 22 for Lt. Jason Zabel, who’s retiring after 27 years of City service...

Read All About It: It’s Thanksgiving!

As the holidays progress, Alive! continues publishing recommendations from our favorite Library – Los Angeles Public Library – for your seasonal reading pleasure and to remember the point of the holiday, gratitude...