Los Angeles County Fire Department
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Congratulations to the 49 graduates of #LACoFD Recruit Academy 180! Family, friends, and the Executive Team gathered today as our newest probationary firefighter paramedics received their badges and took their oath. They begin serving Los Angeles County communities this Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The #LACoFD is proud to recognize the Lifeguard Division’s 2026 Valor Award honorees: Medal of Valor: 🎖️ Section Chief Olivier O’Connell 🎖️ OLS Hogan Inscore &Sam O’Hare Distinguished Service Award: ⭐️ OL Sarah Foley Lifetime Achievement Award: 🏅 Sr. Rescue Boat Captain John Stonier Congrats!
Answer the Call & Join the #LACoFD Team We Are Hiring For Fire Dispatcher I 🚒9️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ The Fire Dispatcher I exam has posted. * Application Filing Period: Monday, July 27, 2026 (8 am PT) – Friday, August 7, 2026 (5 pm PT). Read the official job bulletin & apply at bit.ly/3TUosaz.
Congrats to the Explorers awarded the LA5 Rotary Vocational Scholarship! Each received an $800 award at a luncheon hosted by LA5Rotary & Greater LA Area Council. Kudos to N. Orsatt, J. Arreola, R. Helsey, K. Veloz & A. Martinez—who was also named the Kenneth Chong Vocational Scholarship Honoree! 🏆
#LACounty Heat Watch today-7/27 Follow the heat safety tips below & visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat for addt’l resources. The heat, dry veg. & low humidity has the potential to increase wildfire risk. To enhance readiness the #LACoFD has augmented staffing & pre-deployed addt’l resources.
Thank you to the Board of Supervisors for recognizing USA-2 today. In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, USA-2, comprised of FFs, canine teams, engineers & doctors traveled thousands of miles as part of the @StateDept mission to help people in Venezuela during their greatest moment of need.
STRONG RIP CURRENTS are likely for most of THIS WEEK. If you are planning a trip to the beach, please head to one staffed with #LACoFD lifeguards and consult with them before entering the water. Stay safe! www.cbsnews.com/video/lifegu...
Lifeguards demonstrate how to escape from a rip current
On sweltering summer days, many are beating the heat with a trip to the sea -- but ocean safety is key to a great beach day. Matt Gutman joined lifeguards to get a rip current safety demonstration.
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Answer the Call! 🚒 Do you want to make a real impact in your community? The #LACoFD will soon open the application process for Fire Fighter Trainee. For additional info, including minimum requirements, visit: 🚒 fire.lacounty.gov/firefighter-... #OneMissionOneTeam #JoinTheRanks #Firefighter
🔥7/15 Fire Updates 🔥 Summit: Acreage: 2,690 Containment: 86% Zebra: Acreage: 25 Containment: 80% Pointe: Acreage: 52 Containment: 32% We encourage residents to be vigilant, prepared & ready to GO if a wildfire impacts their area. Download Ready! Set! Go! (fire.lacounty.gov/rsg) for impt. tips.
1/2 #PointeIC 🔥🚒 #LACoFD firefighters are on scene of a second-alarm brush fire in the area of 21300 Centre Pointe Pkwy. in #SantaClarita. The fire is currently at approximately 30 acres with structures threatened. An evacuation warning has been issued for Zone SCL-CARLBOYER.
Pancake Breakfast 🥞🚒🧑🚒 Join the #LACoFD for a delicious free pancake breakfast at Fire Station 58 in Ladera Heights on Saturday, July 25, 2026! Open to all, this pancake breakfast will have fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. We can’t wait to see you there!
1/2 LACounty is under an EXTREME heat watch today (7/14) - 7/16. ☀️🔥 Please follow the heat safety tips below & visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat for additional resources. The combination of extreme heat, dry vegetation & low humidity has the potential to increase wildfire risk.
Update on the #SummitFire in #LACounty: 🟢 All evacuation orders & warnings have been lifted. ✔ Please stay aware & prepared: ready.lacounty.gov 🤝🏽 Our appreciation goes to everyone who cooperated in response to this incident, especially all of the firefighters.
🔥⚠️7/13 #SummitIC Update 🔥⚠️ Current Acreage: 2,690 acres Containment: 47% For additional incident updates, visit: 🔗 lacounty.gov/emergency The #LACoFD encourages residents to remain vigilant and be prepared and ready to GO if a wildfire impacts their area. 📸 @studlysteadman
7/12 PM #SummitIC Update Current Acreage: 2,690 Containment: 31% Evac Warnings remain for Zones LAC-E107-A & LAC-E127-C. For IC updates, visit: 🔗 protect.genasys.com 🔗 lacounty.gov/emergency We encourage residents to remain vigilant & be prepared & ready to GO if a wildfire impacts their area.
7/12 AM #SummitIC Update Current Acreage: 2,690 Containment: 15% All Evac. Orders have been lifted. Evac. Warnings remain for Zones LAC-E107-A & LAC-E127-C. For IC updates & evac. zone status, visit: 🔗 protect.genasys.com 🔗 lacounty.gov/emergency 🔗 SBCounty.maps.arcgis.com 📸 @ethanswopephoto
UPDATE 7/12/26 10am: #SummitFire EVACUATION WARNING remains in place between Fort Tejon Rd & 233rd St E to Boneyard Canyon. 🟢 All other areas are back to normal & residents may resume activities. 1/2
A heat advisory is in effect for #LACounty Visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat for resources & cooling center information. Stay safe from the heat when going outdoors & be mindful of these important safety tips. #HeatSafetyTips
The #LACoFD is saddened to hear that our dear friend, Randy Mantooth passed away yesterday. Known as FFPM Johnny Gage in the iconic 1970s TV series #Emergency, his character was an integral part of #Squad51, popularizing the PM & EMS system across the U.S. Randy was a great friend & will be missed.
Check for updates and evacuation info at lacounty.gov/emergency, and verify your evacuation status at protect.genasys.com. #SummitFire Consulta actualizaciones y información sobre evacuaciones en lacounty.gov/emergency, y verifica tu estado de evacuación en protect.genasys.com. #SummitFire
1/2 Welcome Home #LACoFD USA-2! Family gathered yesterday to welcome home USA-2 from their @statedept mission in #Venezuela. Together, they affected many life-saving rescues, performed wide-area assessments, evaluated countless buildings for safety, and brought hope to the Venezuelan people.
From the rubble of La Guaira to recognition — the dogs of #LACoFD USA-2 were honored for their tireless work following Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. These dogs worked alongside their handlers through collapsed structures & dangerous debris, searching for survivors when hope was running thin.
Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the courage & dedication of our USA-2 members as they continue to execute their @StateDept mission in #Venezuela. We also want to extend a huge shoutout to the logistical & family support teams back at home—you are also a vital backbone of this operation.
Happy 4th of July from the #LACoFD! Our first responders are on duty so residents & communities enjoy the holiday safely. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. For a list of professional fireworks shows in #LACounty, call the Fireworks Hotline at (888) 654-FIRE or visit fire.lacounty.gov.
Operations continue in #Venezuela, as USA-02 members, including canine search teams, continue to work on structures in some of the hardest-hit areas. Using specialized and heavy equipment, members are able to delayer the fallen structures and access spaces where survivors may still be trapped.
