Los Angeles County Fire Department

10:00PM UPDATE: The #NorthFire is currently at 650 acres. Forward progress has stopped at 25% containment. All evacuations have been lifted. *****************...************************************************************************************* 7:42PM UPDATE: The #NorthFire is currently at 650 acres burned with 0% containment. If you are designated in a mandatory evacuation zone, please contact the Red Cross for assistance with lodging. Castaic Animal Shelter is taking in animals requiring evacuation. ********************************************************************************************** 6:40 PM UPDATE: Mandatory Evacuation Orders now in place for: -North and West of West Hills Drive -North of Iron Village Drive -North and West of Tesoro Del Valle -North of Copper Hill Drive. Rye Canyon Loop remains under voluntary evacuation status.

Starting Thursday 4/22, walk-in registration spots are being offered at all County-run mass vaccination sites through Monday 4/26 while supply lasts. Anyone 16 and older living or working in LA County can get vaccinated. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Today, we commemorate the 106th Anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide and pray for all those who perished. We stand in solidarity to pay tribute to the perseverance of those who survived and remember the resilience of our incredible Armenian communities.

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions With elevated fire weather conditions forecasted in widespread portions of Southern California through tomorrow, the #LACoFD... encourages residents living in wildfire prone areas to be prepared. Now is a good time to be "SET - we encourage residents to download the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan (fire.lacounty.gov/rsg) for safety tips. #LACoFDReadySetGo #LACoFDPublicEducation

We send our thoughts and prayers to our St. Marys Fire Department family as we mourn the passing of Fire Fighter Efren Medina. At just 20 years of age, Fire Fi...ghter Medina passed away while on duty and working his first shift on April 17, 2021. The St. Marys Fire Department shared that Fire Fighter Medina was known for his long time passion for firefighting and love of the fire service. Today, the #LACoFD will join with the Los Angeles Fire Department, along with other fire departments and our law enforcement family, in a procession as Fire Fighter Medina is returned home to California for burial. RIP Fire Fighter Medina

#StationPride Station pride, camaraderie, and leaving it better than you found it are hallmarks of the fire service. So too is physical fitness. ... At Fire Station 64, in San Dimas, these ideals have come together over the last several months. Firefighters assigned to Fire Station 64 have taken the old gym and turned it into something special, not only for the crews there now, but for future firefighters to come. In addition to purchasing new gym equipment, weights, and mats, firefighters created a custom American flag using painted 2 hose, along with a bull horn plaque that lights up each time the bell goes off. Thanks to all the members at 64’s for their hard work to improve the station. Great work! #LACoFD #LACountyFire #Firefighter #Caring #Teamwork #Commitment

HAPPY ADMIN PROFESSIONALS’ DAY! Alongside every first responder is a dedicated team of administrative professionals who helps ensure they complete their mission... every day. Thank you to our valuable behind-the-scenes team members who hold everything together and keep the ball rolling! We appreciate you!

Today, our Fire Department family joined with the Levasseur family as we remembered and celebrated Fire Captain Brian Sharky Levasseur’s life of selfless serv...ice. Today and every day, Captain Levasseur’s legacy of caring service to others before self will continue to live in each one of us. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has reached out to express their condolences, prayers, love, and caring messages. Your kindness is deeply appreciated by the Levasseur and LACoFD families. RIP Sharky; we’ll take it from here. Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer #NeverForget

Pre-pandemic, Erin O'Hare was an Ocean Lifeguard. These days she's serving as a Disaster Service Worker at the Covid-19 vaccination site in Valencia.

HAPPENING NOW: Crews are rescuing a hiker in the Rancho Palos Verdes area.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY April is Autism Awareness Month and today is World Autism Awareness Day. Let’s increase autism awareness, embrace all abilities an...d spread kindness. #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #SpreadKindness

Mid-week heat wave! Temperatures are expected to reach 80 at the beach today and tomorrow with light Santa Ana winds forecasted. If you are planning to #beatth...eheat by visiting the beach, it is important to note that spring-time ocean conditions continue to exist. This means deep inshore holes & rip currents will likely exist at all County of Los Angeles beaches. Swim/Surf/Bodyboard in front of an OPEN Lifeguard Tower! Check in with a Lifeguard for an update on ocean & beach conditions in your area. . . . . . #lifeguard #lacolifeguards #lifeguards #lacounty #losangeles #LA #Baywatch #rescueboat #rescue #boat #boating #ocean #oceanlifeguard #catalina #catalinaisland #paramedic #heatwave See more

HAPPY NATIONAL DOCTORS’ DAY! Today, we celebrate the accomplishments and dedicated service of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s highly respected physicia...ns: Medical Director Dr. Clayton Kazan, Assistant Medical Director Dr. Puneet Gupta and Assistant Medical Director Dr. Saman Kashani. We appreciate all that you do for our Department and our residents!

Congratulations, FSA Class 82 Today, the #LACoFD celebrated 27 graduates who completed the Fire Suppression Aid (FSA) Academy. These graduates are joining ...a force of highly skilled and trained first responders who provide the gold standard of service to Los Angeles County residents and communities. We wish our newest FSAs great success as they officially begin their careers with the #LACoFD Air and Wildland Division’s Camps Program!

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our new Fire Suppression Aids

JOIN US FOR FSA CLASS 82’s VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY On Friday, March 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., join us as we live stream (on Facebook) the graduation ceremony ...of the LACoFD’s 82nd Fire Suppression Aid (FSA) Class! Be there virtually as we congratulate our our FSAs as they officially begin their fire service career with the #LACoFD! #JoinOurTeam #LiveTheDream

JOIN US TOMORROW FOR RECRUIT CLASS 159’S GRADUATION On Friday, November 6th, at 9:00 a.m., join us as we live stream (on Facebook & Instagram) the gr...aduation ceremony of the LACoFD’s 159th Recruit Class! Join us virtually as our recruits take their oath and don their hard-earned #LACoFD badge for the first time.

BRING JOY TO KIDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! The 2020 Spark of Love toy drive has officially begun! The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Southern California fi...re agencies have teamed up with ABC7 for the 28th annual Spark of Love campaign to gather as many new and unwrapped toys and sports equipment, so they can be given to children and teens in need. To remain safe and adhere to COVID-19 compliant public health guidelines, everyone is encouraged to donate to this year’s Spark of Love toy drive by participating virtually and donating online through MyRegistry.com (myregistry.com/giftlist/sparkoflove). For more information about the Spark of Love campaign, please visit our website at fire.lacounty.gov/spark-of-love. We hope you can help us make the holidays extra special for those who truly need that Spark of Love!

The #LACoFD sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of LAFD Fire Fighter Paramedic Francisco Aguilar. Our thoughts and prayers are also with our LAFD family (Los Angeles Fire Department) during this difficult time. RIP FFPM Aguilar

Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby & the #LACoFD are proud to announce that we will continue working alongside @USAID to provide urban search and rescue services and promote disaster resiliency around the world! https://bit.ly/32798Ka

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We hope you have a happy and fun Halloween! Be safe and please celebrate responsibly.

National First Responders Day Today, on #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we recognize the heroic #LACoFD team members who make it their business to provide th...e gold standard of service to our residents and communities. We extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our dedicated LACoFD first responders, along with our fire, law enforcement and EMT partners, who make sacrifices each and every day as proud protectors of life, properly, and the environment.

LACoFD RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM PACC Today, at Fire Station 30 in the Official City of Artesia, California, the LACoFD was honored to receive a generous ...donation of 100,000 masks and hand sanitizers from the Pakistan American Chamber Of Commerce PACC. This donation, arranged by the PACC’s COVID-19 Community Task Force Group, is in appreciation of LACoFD’s response and efforts by its first responders in battling wildfires, protecting lives and property locally and throughout California. The LACoFD expresses our gratitude to the kind and supportive donors who made this donation possible along with our guests of honor for joining us today, including: City of Artesia Mayor Ali Taj and Councilmembers Pakistan Commercial Consul Atif Aziz Anees Bakali, Donor, CEO of Rex International Amin Gagai, Donor, CEO of Ultimo Fashion Dost Durani, Donor, President of Serene Clean & Pure, LLC Members of the PACC Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer

Congratulations, @Dodgers for winning the #WorldSeries! Please celebrate safely by avoiding crowds of people not wearing face coverings.

The #LACoFD congratulates our Los Angeles Dodgers, 2020 World Series Champions! #LACoFD #WeLoveLA #Dodgers

#ITFDB Game 6 #1MoreWin Los Angeles Dodgers #LACoFD #WeLoveLA #Dodgers #Dodgerball

LACoFD Deployment to Blue Ridge & Silverado Fires The #LACoFD has deployed resources to assist the Orange County Fire Authority with the #Silverado and #Bluer...idge wildfires. One engine strike team, consisting of five engines and one battalion chief, are assigned to the #SilveradoFire. Two engine strike teams, along with four camp crews, two camp crew superintendents, two dozers, and one deputy fire chief are assigned to the #BlueridgeFire. With the potential threat to LA County, an evacuation warning has been issued for residents in south Diamond Bar. The LACoFD is an assisting agency at this time. For the latest incident updates on both the #SilveradoFire and #BlueridgeFire, please follow @OCFA_PIO on Twitter. Gigi Graciette & @d13adam (IG)