LAFD reported the findings of its inspections in mid-February, despite the fact that they were performed months earlier. The inspections were performed well before the Palisades Fire, which ...

The Los Angeles Fire Department did not inform the city’s Department of Water and Power until mid-February that more than 1,000 fire hydrants needed repairs, despite being aware of the issues ...

The strongest wave of a powerful winter storm reached Southern California overnight, bringing flash flood warnings, gusty winds, and dropping snow levels that will affect traffic Thursday morning ...

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Fire Department did not inform the city's Department of Water and Power until mid-February that more than 1,000 fire hydrants needed repairs, despite being aware of the ...

In a statement to NBC4 last week, the LAFD said the department followed all standard preparation procedures. "Prior to the Palisades Fire, the LAFD emailed two separate media advisories ...

a 41-year LAFD veteran, as interim fire chief. She said it was in the best interest of Los Angeles. "Acting in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety, and for the operations of the Los ...

LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley took the extraordinary step Thursday of appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her, in part, for her performance during a ...

Tensions have been rising between Bass, some city council members, and some firefighters over the mayor's firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley. Bass said Crowley's removal from the position was ...

“In many ways, the current staffing, deployment model and size of the LAFD has not changed since the ... calls for service per year. More than 80% are calls from people who need medical help.

However, the interview was canceled Tuesday. The LAFD Administration issued the following statement after the cancellation: "The Los Angeles City Fire Department worked tirelessly to fight the ...