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The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) is proud to recognize Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Richard “Ricky” Battle for earning the 2023 National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)/Velico Paramedic of the Year award.
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2023 NAEMT/Velico Paramedic of the Year!

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) is proud to recognize Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Richard “Ricky” Battle for…

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On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activated the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD’s) California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) urban search and rescue (USAR) canine teams for deployment to Maui in the aftermath of the wildfires that impacted the island last week.
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USAR Canine Teams Activated to Assist in the Aftermath of Maui Wildfires

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activated the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD’s)…

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For those ready to Join Our Team and Live the Dream, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Community Outreach, Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion (CORDI) Section, and Lifeguard Division recruitment teams are actively participating in recruitment and community engagement events.
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CORDI Section and Lifeguard Division Recruitment Team Spotlight

For those ready to Join Our Team and Live the Dream, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) Community…

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LACoFD and LAFD Partner with Kidde for Operation Save-A-Life

By Heidi Oliva-Luna Photos by Douglas Morrison County of Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone participated in a joint…

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2023 Lifeguard Medal of Valor Ceremony

By Kaelyn Floyd Photos by Douglas Morrison On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, six deserving individuals from the County of Los…

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Remembering 19 Courageous Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots

Friday, June 30, 2023, marked the tenth anniversary of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died battling the 2013 Yarnell…

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LACoFD Promotes Fireworks Safety for Fourth of July

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) participated in two Fourth of July holiday safety news conferences to promote fireworks…

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Congressmember Grace Napolitano Honors First Responders

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, United States Congressmember Grace Napolitano, representing the 31st District of California, held her annual First…

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Lifeguard Division Teaches Hands-Only CPR at Pier 360 Festival

On the weekend of June 24 and 25, 2023, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Lifeguard Division hosted a…

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Pride Towers Unveiled at Ginger Rogers Beach

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, County of Los Angeles Third District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, along with the ONE Archives Foundation,…

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