That's far more than hoses can get on a fire all at once, and can be the best way to attack fires that are difficult for ground crews to reach. But pilots ... the helicopter more room, said Warren ...

We put fire hydrants every 600 feet all around cities,” said Mark Whaling. “But when it comes to the helicopters, we weren’t supporting them as robustly as we should.” ...

But pilots sometimes have ... to a natural source that gives the helicopter more room, said Warren Voth, a deputy pilot with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. A pilot’s goal is ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is on pace to have a record amount of overtime spending, surpassing last year's mark of nearly $500 million. "Our employees are working more overtime ...

The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who died months after he was burned in a fire at a training facility in October 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county ...

The LA County Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The lawsuit alleges the sheriff's department allowed a “dangerous accumulation of unburned ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department described the bombing as an “isolated event.” “We maintain the safety and security of all people as our top priority. We continue to work with ...