Dog Rescue: Crews pull canine out of LA River

Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department have safely pulled a dog named Scooby out of the Los Angles River in a dramatic rescue mission.

Kristin Crowley sworn in as LAFD's first openly-gay, female chief

Kristin Crowley was sworn in Friday as the first female and first openly gay chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

LAFD Chief Deputy was likely drunk on duty: Report

An investigation found Deputy Chief Fred Mathis was likely while overseeing LAFD's operation during the Palisades Fire, but cleared of any wrongdoing.

Kristin Crowley confirmed as first female LAFD Chief

The LA City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Kristin Crowley as the first woman to lead the Los Angeles Fire Department. She starts March 26.

Judge dismisses firefighters' challenge to LA vaccine mandate

"This is another in a long line of cases that challenges vaccination mandates. No court has upheld such a challenge," the judge wrote. "This case is equally without merit."

Sick calls related to COVID-19 sideline more than 1,700 Los Angeles first responders

Mayor Eric Garcetti spoke alongside the chiefs of the Los Angeles fire and police departments Thursday to assure the public that the departments remain at adequate staffing levels to keep Angelenos safe, despite hundreds of personnel quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19.

Explosion rocks South LA neighborhood, injuring at least 16 people
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A bomb squad truck carrying confiscated illegal fireworks exploded unexpectedly, blowing out windows and destroying nearby cars in a South Los Angeles neighborhood.

LAFD: Over half of fires are related to homeless encampments
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The figures came out on the same day that the department started a pilot program to deal with the problem in the Venice boardwalk area.

Confusion continues over COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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As majority of LA County-run vaccine sites are only offering second doses this week, LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for either doses.

Firefighters give Christmas presents to fire victims
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Firefighters wanted to give the kids a big Christmas after what has been a nightmare month for the little ones.

Fox 11 News In Depth: LA City Fire Chief
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While urban sprawl and changing weather conditions have made firefighting more difficult in the city of LA, the department has grown and adapted to meet the challenges. LA City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas is a 35 year veteran of the LA City fire department.

Firehouse Friday: LAFD?s Supply and Maintenance Division
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A salute to the behind-the-scenes heroes of LAFD?s Supply and Maintenance Division in Lincoln Heights! These specially-trained technicians and support staff work daily to equip the responders at 106 fire stations.

Firefighter, 2 residents injured in apartment building fire in Carson
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Three people, including an LA County firefighter, were injured early Wednesday in a fire at an apartment complex in Carson. FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.