Firefighters ordered to leave before Palisades Fire: report
Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.
Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.
Mayor Bass names Jaime Moore as new LA fire chief
Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.
Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.
Whistleblower says Palisades Fire could have been prevented if LAFD leadership followed protocol
An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.
An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.
LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Los Angeles releases report on Palisades Fire response
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
LA Mayor Karen Bass blocks half-staff tribute for Charlie Kirk, some fire stations push back
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.
LAFD ambulances involved in back-to-back crashes in Reseda
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.
2 ambulances involved in Reseda crashes
Two crashes involving ambulances were under investigation in Reseda.
Two crashes involving ambulances were under investigation in Reseda.
Ex-LAFD Chief Crowley files legal claim against city, Mayor Bass
Crowley claims she was fired for speaking out about the LAFD's under-resourcing and for confirming that the mayor's office cut the department's budget.
Crowley claims she was fired for speaking out about the LAFD's under-resourcing and for confirming that the mayor's office cut the department's budget.
Eagle Rock couple loses home to fire as they struggled to reach 911
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
911 'broken' amid LAFD staffing issues: Residents
A backyard barbecue turned tragic when Robert and Mea Crosswhite's Eagle Rock home caught fire, and they struggled to reach 911 for help. Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
A backyard barbecue turned tragic when Robert and Mea Crosswhite's Eagle Rock home caught fire, and they struggled to reach 911 for help. Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
Car slams into LAFD fire truck
A woman was taking into custody after crashing into an ambulance that was transporting a patient.
A woman was taking into custody after crashing into an ambulance that was transporting a patient.
3 LAFD union leaders suspended
Months after the January 2025 LA wildfires, top LA City Fire officials have been suspended after a financial investigation.
Months after the January 2025 LA wildfires, top LA City Fire officials have been suspended after a financial investigation.
Top LA firefighters union officials suspended
Top officials from LAFD's union have been suspended over alleged misuse of funds.
Top officials from LAFD's union have been suspended over alleged misuse of funds.
Top LA firefighters union officials suspended over alleged misuse of funds
Findings from a forensic audit found that over $800,000 in credit card expenses by top union officials were unaccounted for or lacked proper documentation.
Findings from a forensic audit found that over $800,000 in credit card expenses by top union officials were unaccounted for or lacked proper documentation.
Rams hosting NFL draft at LAFD Air Operations Base
The Rams are doing special to honor the Los Angeles Fire Department for the NFL Draft.
The Rams are doing special to honor the Los Angeles Fire Department for the NFL Draft.
LA Rams' will do the 2025 NFL Draft from an LAFD station
The Rams will host their 2025 NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department's Air Operations, and will help renovate the station as well.
The Rams will host their 2025 NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department's Air Operations, and will help renovate the station as well.
Person killed after crash involving LAFD engine in Pacoima
The civilian driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
The civilian driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Ex-LA fire chief Kristin Crowley has a new job with the department
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will serve as an assistant chief for the department's Operations Valley Bureau.
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will serve as an assistant chief for the department's Operations Valley Bureau.
Ex-LA fire chief Kristin Crowley's appeal over Bass firing denied by city council
The LA City Council voted 13-2 to deny former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's appeal, supporting Mayor Karen Bass' decision to terminate her as head of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The LA City Council voted 13-2 to deny former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's appeal, supporting Mayor Karen Bass' decision to terminate her as head of the Los Angeles Fire Department.