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The Howling Hero nominations are rolling in and there are so many inspiring entries! Meet a few of our pawesome contestants: Moose - Even on the worst day...s, this goofy boy knows how to put a smile on your face! Prada This gorgeous gal loves giving cuddles and comfort during hard times. Petey Pablo Could this little guy be any cuter?! Read their full profiles and see the whole nominee field at supportLAFD.org/Howling, or nominate your own four-legged friend today! EACH VOTE IS ONLY $1. The first-ever Howling Heroes contest is presented by Farmers Insurance. Proceeds help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation fund the #LAFD’s Canine Therapy Program.

Today marks the tragic anniversary of the #LODD(line of duty death) of Captain Joseph Dupee. 23 years ago, Captain Dupee was fighting a fire at the Pacific Bir...d and Supply Company located at 5972 Western Ave, in Los Angeles when he lost his life in the service of others. Captain Dupee, we remember your sacrifice. #losangeles #firefighter #service #leadership #nevergiveup #strength See more

We will be accepting new applications in February/March 2022.

CPAT is open! What is the CPAT? The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a timed test and is the recognized standard for measuring an individual’s ability to handle the physical demands of being a firefighter. Dates for March and April are open and posted on Eventbrite. Click on the link: lafd-cpat.eventbrite.com.

FIREFIGHTER OF THE MONTH Firefighter/Paramedic Afara Lalaind FF/PM Lalaind is at the forefront of the LAFD's effort to help vaccinate L.A.'s dependent and home...bound population - mainly elderly and disabled persons without access to vaccine sites. Although technically assigned to Fire Station 65 in Watts, Lalaind has been detailed to the LAFD's COVID Division for nearly a year. From March of 2020 through December, she was an integral part of the LAFD’s mobile testing team, working in some of L.A.’s hardest-hit communities. She is an integral organizer of the community pop-up vaccination sites, and efforts to take the vaccination operation directly to at-risk assisted living facilities. Lalaind dedicates what little free time she has towards her children and family. She looks forward to rounding the curve on the pandemic so she can resume her carpentry and woodworking hobbies. Before COVID struck, Afara could most likely be found in her woodshop, or making renovations to her new home. I had to shelve most of my projects because there just aren’t enough hours in the day to fight the pandemic, be a mom, and rebuild my fireplace mantle, joked Lalaind. See FF/PM Lalaind's full profile at https://loom.ly/GKsBgdU #LosAngelesFireDepartment #FireDept #Firefighter #FirefighterOfTheMonth #Covid #pandemic #vaccine #carpentry #carpenter #DIY #lafd #lafdfoundation

An #LAFD probationary firefighter getting ready to extinguish an RV exposing a commercial building on February 5, 2021. : Justin Johnson JoinLAFD

From our LAFD family to yours.....

Happy Heart (AKA Valentine's) Day! We'd like to interrupt this year's Valentine's Day to have some real and important Heart Talk. Whether you're sharing the day... with your significant other, hanging out with your Galetines/Palentines or completely oblivious to the festivities of the day - this post applies to YOU! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.* While taking care of your heart through a healthy diet and exercise regimen is critical - many people are already down the path of poor heart health. So we want to be sure you understand the common signs and symptoms of a heart attack (flow of blood to the heart is blocked): Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain Shortness of breath Cold sweat Fatigue Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness These are only 'common' signs/symptoms and they can vary by person. Some can also experience a 'silent heart attack' which may have no symptoms or can be masked as something else (flu, muscle soreness). It's important to stay on top of your heart health, see your doctor regularly and follow any recommended regimens whether lifestyle or medical. For more information, please visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org//h/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106 *Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Underlying Cause of Death, 19992018. CDC WONDER Online Database. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2018. Accessed March 12, 2020.

Do you want to become a LAFD firefighter? Then put a mark in your calendar and head to our Instagram at 1PM (PST) on Jan 10th. We’re going LIVE with Battalion C...hief Kris Larson from JoinLAFD to talk all things hiring! You can also submit questions right now in our Instagram Stories. BUT Be SURE to first go to the recruitment website www.joinlafd.org and read ALL the material available before asking questions. There is an abundance of information on the site which answers 95% of the questions we get. Taking the initiative to get as much information on your own and then coming forward with questions you don’t find answers to - that’s the kind of work it takes to be a firefighter. Alex Gillman

The surge in #COVID19 related calls is stressing all aspects of the health care system, including prehospital care. Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighter/Para...medic Tanya Crabbe spoke with ABC7 about the impact of new treatment guidelines from health officials, and what you can do to help... See more

For our final Gift of a Lifetime recipient, Lifetime and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation honor Jenifer Landis a firefighter and bilingual paramedic f...or the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The only female firefighter at Fire Station 72 in Canoga Park, Jenifer is often the first responder on site with patients infected by the virus, but she bravely continues to serve her community. When not at the station, Jenifer lives in Moorpark, CA with her husband Daryl and three young children. To show our appreciation for Jenifer, we have gifted her with a variety of toys from Mattel, Legos, Kid Trax, Kid Kraft, Radio Flyer, MGAE, and a Springfree World’s Safest Trampoline, gift cards to Levi’s, Red Lobster, as well as a gift card to Albertsons, Vons or Pavilions, a variety of books from National Geographic, as well as subscriptions for Pandora Premium and the Lifetime Movie Club app. We thank you Jenifer for being an incredible mother, firefighter, EMT and real life superhero. Thank you to Marie Osmond co-founder of the Children’s Miracle Network and star of The Christmas Edition, for joining Lifetime to reveal the gifts to each of the deserving families. Mattel LEGO Albertsons Vons Pavilions Springfree Trampoline National Geographic Books Radio Flyer Pandora Levi's Kid Trax LolSurprise Secret Crush Little Tikes BABY born US VIRO Rides Red Lobster

Posted @withregram @ktla5news Video captured the scene as an L.A. firefighter was surrounded by flames after using a power tool to cut into a burning building in Sherman Oaks on Monday night. The firefighter could be seen quickly moving back to an nearby engine, where colleagues doused the flames with a hose and hand-held extinguisher. At least 35 firefighters worked to put out the building fire in 24 minutes, according to @losangelesfiredepartment. LAFD did not report any injuries : @rmgnews #ktla #lafd #shermanoaks

Congratulations to LAFD Recruit Class 19-2.

#Repost @losangelesfiredepartment LAFD Recruits at Drill Tower 81 (Valley Recruit Training Center in Panorama City) had their "overnighter" last night, where they got a taste of working much of the night, responding to several simulated emergencies (many with live fire). Our recruits learn a lot of individual skills in a short period of time. As the end of the drill tower (or fire academy) draws near, this overnight exercise provides an excellent opportunity to integrate ...these skills practically. : LAFD - - - #LAFD #VRTC #drilltower #drilltower81 #recruit #panoramacity #overnighter #firefighter #joinLAFD #oneteamLAFD See more

Being a Firefighter is about Servant Leadership; It's not always fun and games. Being a Firefighter is about: Service Dedication to our Community Professionalism Honoring the Firefighter Oath... Integrity Upholding moral and ethical conduct at all times Respect Embracing diversity and recognizing individual worth Innovation Taking creative risks to adapt and improve Trust Reliance on the integrity, strength, and ability of our member

Posted @withregram @ralph.terrazas.1 It’s here! The LAFD RS3. (RS stands for robotic solution). The LAFD is the first Fire Department in our country to acquire this cutting edge piece of equipment. It will enable us to continue interior firefighting in large commercial buildings where there is a concern of building collapse. This will enhance our firefighting capability while reducing risk to our firefighters. Thank you to our LAFD Foundation for procuring this valuable piece of equipment!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Graphic Artist: @carorrubias

#Repost @losangelesfiredepartment We remember: 40 Years Ago Today, on September 27, 1980, the passing of Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighter Frank Hotchkin. Our Brother Frank is fondly remembered by those who had the honor to work alongside him, and by generations of firefighers since, as the massive Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center building where he perished in the line of duty, is now an LAFD Training Center named in his honor. Copy and paste links to learn more about Frank can be found in the comments below.

#Repost @vw_bugman Proud of these men who took the time to take care of old glory before the fire pushed threw this home that we were protecting.

UFLAC and the LAFD have joined forces to promote and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our primary goal is to support those personally affected by cancer and to reach thousands of people with the lifesaving message that cancer prevention and early detection can mean the difference between life and death. During the month of October, all members are authorized to wear the newly designed pink LAFD shirt while on duty to support Breast Cancer Awareness. By this very publi...c display, LAFD Firefighters and Paramedics can help to raise public awareness of this devastating disease. We hope as many of you as possible will wear a pink T-shirt. Breast Cancer Facts to Consider: Breast Cancer incidents in LA County are three times higher than that of the next leading cancer The second leading cause of mortality among Caucasian, African American, and Asian/Pacific Islander females Leading cause of mortality among Latina / Hispanic women in LA County Late diagnosis carries a survival rate of less than 7% Early diagnosis and treatment has a survival rate of over 91% #1 mortality rate of females between 21-40 years of age in LA County All net proceeds will go to UFLAC Fire Foundation to support LAFD families battling this devastating disease. Pink LAFD/UFLAC T-Shirts can be ordered at www.fdthreadz.com/pink

On September 11th, we pause to remember a tragic day that changed America forever. On this solemn occasion, we typically gather in person to reflect upon the nearly 3,000 Americans who perished in the terrorist attacks and honor the 343 firefighters who died answering the call for help 19 years ago. This year, we cannot be together in person, but it does not diminish the importance of remembrance. The Los Angeles City Fire Department is honored to display a steel girder from the World Trade Center at our Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center. It is a constant reminder of the sacrifices so many Americans made on September 11, 2001, and guarantees that no day shall erase them from the memory of time.

Posted @withregram @lafd_youth_programs Congrats to Jaylan on his performance on AGT! Jaylan is an LAFD Cadet from Post 33. He performed this last week with the Divas and Drummers on AGT. Check out the performance here at https://youtu.be/etLVX2ZB6OA?t=79

#Repost @lafdstation67 Working together with @63xthesea @lafd_firestation62 and 5’s to extinguish a fire in the Marina Del Rey District this afternoon! . .... . #teamwork #linesaloft #dropbag #aerial #truck #engine #fire #department #marinadelrey #venice #playavista #playadelrey #marvista #lax #station Photo cred: @semperfire See more

Posted @withregram @lafdfoundation Fire season is here. Our #LAFD firefighters need brush clearance tools + safety gear. Proceeds from these all-new LAFD Strong t-shirts help the @LAFDFoundation pay for the tools + equipment they need now. Get yours today and help us keep them safe on the fire line. Together, we are #LAFDstrong! ... #fire #fireseason #wildfire #brushfire #californiafires #losangelesfiredepartment #losangeles #lafdfoundation #joinlafd #diversitylafd #oneteamlafd #onefamilylafd See more

It’s not easy, but it’s rewarding. Just keep in mind that the process is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay focused, stay in shape, and be patient.