September 24, 2021
Here’s the latest news impacting Los Angeles Firefighters…
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On The 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 We Remember
Though the Los Angeles Fire Department traditionally hosts an annual public remembrance ceremony at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park, site of a permanent World Trade Center Memorial, it was sadly necessary to cancel the 2021 public ceremony due to a rise in COVID cases.
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Jeffrey Fire: Blaze erupts in Chatsworth, covering surrounding area with smoke
A brush fire erupted in Chatsworth, covering the surrounding area with thick smoke as firefighters battled the blaze Wednesday afternoon. The blaze, dubbed the Jeffrey Fire, erupted near 22560 West Jeffrey Mark Court around 4 p.m. The blaze quickly grew to about five acres, and it also briefly threatened nearby homes before crews extinguished most of the flames. Forward progress was stopped at nine acres. The fire erupted on a rocky terrain in light-to-medium brush amid light wind and hot temperatures.
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80 Firefighters Quell NoHo Building Fire
Firefighters worked to extinguish a smoldering fire at a vacant two-story commercial building on Saturday afternoon in North Hollywood. About 80 firefighters worked to quell the fire within 33 minutes at 11345 W. Chandler Blvd., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. Tujunga Avenue was set to remain closed between Chandler Boulevard and Burbank Boulevard until officials are able to fully mop up the fire, officials said. Plans to reopen the Metro G Line busway in the area of the fire were underway as of 4:08 p.m.
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Brush Fire Aside 118 FWY
At 1:25 PM on Saturday 18 September, 2021 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the 11000 block of N Rocky Peak Road. LAFD combined with resources from Ventura Co FD and LA Co FD contained four separate spot fires in 39 minutes and contained it to less than a total of two acres. There were no injuries reported and no structures damaged.
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Fire At Downtown L.A.’s Bonaventure Hotel Held in Check By Sprinkler System
Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries suffered in a fire Sunday on the 22nd floor of the 33-story Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The fire appeared to be largely in or near a utility or service area (trash receptacle, ice machine, etc.) at the iconic structure, authorities said. A third person treated at the scene declined further care, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:49 a.m. to the greater alarm blaze at 404 S. Figueroa St., Humphrey said. The fire, which was held in check by the structure’s sprinkler system, was under control at 7:20 a.m., he added. “Staff and patrons who calmly and safely evacuated the iconic building are now being provided hotel access, with patrol below the 22nd floor being allowed to return to guest accommodations,” Humphrey said. “Many of the 113 firefighters assigned to this incident are now working closely with hotel staff to manage residual smoke on floors 22-66 and localized water removal on floors 21 and 22.”
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Fire At Vacant Warehouse in Larchmont
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire Tuesday night at a one-story commercial building at 541 N. Western Ave. in the Larchmont district.
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LAFD Extinguishes Garage Fire in Los Feliz
Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in a detached garage Sunday in the Los Feliz area. The blaze inside a detached garage at 1956 N. Alexandria Ave. was reported 6:43 p.m., according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. Flames initially threatened an adjacent two-story apartment building, but firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading, Humphrey said.
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Tire Shop Fire Extinguished
Firefighters prevented a large-scale fire at an automotive tire shop from reaching an adjacent apartment complex Saturday in Los Angeles. Two residents of the nearby two-story apartment building were awakened and guided to safety as 49 firefighters knocked down the blaze in 26 minutes, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. Fire crews were called at 1:51 a.m. to 6229 S Main St. and encountered a large outdoor pile of tires on fire and began a defensive operation to contain and extinguish the flames before they reached the apartment complex, Humphrey said.
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Fire Breaks Out at Jefferson Park Home
Los Angeles firefighters contained and extinguished a fire at a two-story residence Saturday morning in Jefferson Park. Firefighters responded at 2:41 a.m. to the heavily-involved fire at 2322 W. 31st St. near Jefferson Boulevard and Arlington Avenue, said LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Humphrey.
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LAFD Knocks Down Fire in North Hills Condominium
Firefighters knocked down a fire inside a North Hills condominium Sunday. The blaze inside a three-story condominium at 9131 N. Burnet Ave. was reported at 5:31 p.m., according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. The fire burned on two of the three floors, Humphrey said. The department dispatched 43 firefighters to the scene. Flames were extinguished in about 25 minutes, Humphrey said.
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House Fire in Venice Extinguished
Fire crews have extinguished a fire at a one-story home located at 1212 S. Sixth Ave. in the Venice area, authorities say. The fire was reported around 2 pm Monday and was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported and no other structures were damaged, according to the Los Angeles Fire Dept.
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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Carson area, shakes SoCal
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck in the Carson area Friday night, with shaking felt throughout the Los Angeles region. Reports of shaking were felt in the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, Ventura County, Orange County and possibly as far south as San Diego, according to the USGS. The quake hit near the Carson area at 7:58 p.m. at a depth of about 9 miles. It was originally estimated at 4.4 and then downgraded to 4.3.
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LAFD Rescue Helicopter transport victim to regional trauma center
A rescue helicopter airlifted a woman to a local trauma center following a fall while hiking near Pacific Palisades over the weekend. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the incident was reported on Sunday around 11:06 a.m. in the Santa Monica Mountains on the Santa Ynez Waterfall Trail. LAFD ground and air crews responded to an adult female hiker with a wrist injury and possible loss of consciousness following a fall while on or near the trail. A hovering LAFD Rescue Helicopter hoisted the woman abroad and transported her to a regional trauma center for further treatment.
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Overturned big rig lands on car, covers it with sawdust and mulch
Two people were rescued after a big rig trailer overturned and landed on their sedan, which caused the big rig's load of mulch and sawdust to completely cover the vehicle in Carson Wednesday afternoon. The two people pulled from the sedan had no visible injuries, but one of the victims was transported to a hospital for further evaluation, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The driver of the big rig was also uninjured.
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Presenting UFLAC's 2020 LAFD Year in Review
On behalf of the approximately 3,400 Firefighters of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local 112 (UFLAC), we are proud to present the 2020 Los Angeles Fire Department Year in Review. UFLAC’s mission is to lead the way to protect and advocate for the health, safety, working conditions, wages and benefits of our members and their families. This book helps to tell the story of our dedicated First Responders who continued to protect lives and property in Los Angeles while risking their own safety during an extraordinary year. In 2020, our Firefighters and Paramedics responded to more than 444,000 emergency calls for service throughout Los Angeles - an average of 1,213 calls per day. As an all-risk fire and rescue agency serving more than four million people, the LAFD is one of the busiest fire departments in the country and we are ready to answer any call that may come our way. UFLAC is honored to help showcase the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the men and women of the LAFD. Click HERE to view the publication.
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Tracking coronavirus vaccinations in California
Experts say about 85% of Americans will need to be vaccinated to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control. This page tracks California’s progress toward that goal using data from state and federal authorities.
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Firefighters Work Towards Containment of 12 Calif. Wildfires
Over 9,900 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 12 major wildfires and two extended attack wildfires burning in the state, Cal Fire said Saturday morning. Firefighters also responded to 22 new wildfires Friday, according to Cal Fire. The Dixie Fire in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta and Tehama counties has been declared the largest fire in California's history. It is currently 88 percent contained, having burned 960,641 acres, Cal Fire said.
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California Fire Map & Tracker
An interactive map of wildfires burning across the Bay Area and California.
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The bold firefighting strategies that saved some of the world’s largest sequoias
When wildfire raced toward Sequoia National Park’s largest concentration of giant sequoias, officials sprang into action. Crews raked vegetation from the trees’ enormous bases. Hotshot personnel lighted low-intensity fires to burn off duff and litter. Firefighters wrapped protective foil around the trunks of some monarchs — a tactic that is typically used to guard buildings against flames.
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Remembering Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters |
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Firefighter III
John C. Hendricks
Deceased: 9/22/2021
Appointed: 3/1/1989
Assignment: FS 55
Retired: 7/3/2009
Captain
Ralph E. Davis
Deceased: 9/18/2021
Appointed: 7/10/1947
Assignment: FS 87
Retired: 6/1/1978
Captain II
Stephen J. Engh
Deceased: 9/9/2021
Appointed: 11/7/1977
Assignment: Medical Liaison
Retired: 11/18/1999
Captain
Vaughn C. Swanson
Deceased: 9/5/2021
Appointed: 1/29/1959
Assignment: FS 47
Retired: 1/30/1985
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Fireman
Robert M. Wallace
Deceased: 9/5/2021
Appointed: 11/2/1963
Assignment: FS 24
Retired: 7/1/1978
Assistant Chief
Johnny M. Sampson
Deceased: 9/3/2021
Appointed: 5/19/1958
Assignment: Division 3
Retired: 7/3/1988
Battalion Chief
James D. Dayen
Deceased: 9/1/2021
Appointed: 4/1/1957
Assignment: Battalion 3
Retired: 6/2/1982
Engineer
Vito E. Maggipinto
Deceased: 8/31/2021
Appointed: 11/1/1948
Assignment: FS 1
Retired: 2/1/1977
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Engineer
Edward P. Diaz
Deceased: 8/23/2021
Appointed: 6/9/1947
Assignment: FS 49
Retired: 1/1/1978
Battalion Chief
Joseph J. Coaty
Deceased: 8/19/2021
Appointed: 11/1/1956
Assignment: Battalion 4
Retired: 8/9/1985
Firefighter II
Don A. Meredith
Deceased: 8/15/2021
Appointed: 2/9/1963
Assignment: FS 69
Retired: 8/3/1989
Firefighter III
Edward W. Davidson
Deceased: 8/15/2021
Appointed: 5/13/1973
Assignment: FS 5
Retired: 5/31/2006
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UFLAC’s 2020 LAFD
Year In Review
On behalf of the approximately 3,400 Firefighters of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local 112 (UFLAC), we are proud to present the 2020 Los Angeles Fire Department Year in Review. UFLAC’s mission is to lead the way to protect and advocate for the health, safety, working conditions, wages and benefits of our members and their families. This book helps to tell the story of our dedicated First Responders who continued to protect lives and property in Los Angeles while risking their own safety during an extraordinary year.
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In 2020, our Firefighters and Paramedics responded to more than 444,000 emergency calls for service throughout Los Angeles - an average of 1,213 calls per day. As an all-risk fire and rescue agency serving more than four million people, the LAFD is one of the busiest fire departments in the country and we are ready to answer any call that may come our way. UFLAC is honored to help showcase the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the men and women of the LAFD. Click HERE to view the publication.
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About UFLAC: Since 1918, UFLAC has been the labor organization of the proud men and women that serve as firefighters and emergency medical responders protecting the City of Los Angeles. The members of the Los Angeles Fire Department rely on UFLAC to focus on the wellbeing and safety of those that protect the lives of others. For more information, visit www.uflac.org.
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