A Los Angeles Fire Department captain who lost his home to the Eaton Fire was given a $200,000 grant to help him rebuild.

“Los Angeles is really known for being resilient, and the long road to recovery is happening,” LAFD Fire Captain Erik Scott told The Times’ Ducassi on the red carpet of the #Oscars. Later, during the ...

When Michele Kaemmerer showed up at firehouses in the 1990s, she sometimes encountered firefighters who didn't want to work with her and would ask to go home sick. Los Angeles fire officials supported ...

A Los Angeles Fire Department captain explains how the recent Palisades and Eaton fires got out of control to become some of the costliest in U.S. history, and why fighting fires in the area is so ...

*On Feb. 21, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass relieved L.A. Fire Department (LAFD) chief Kristin Crowley of her duties in the wake of fallout over how recent deadly firestorms in the city were handled.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Times obtained seven drafts of the LAFD’s after-action report on the Palisades fire. Deletions and revisions ...

The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association recently named Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year for his 31 years in the fire ...

LAFD issued a shelter-in-place order for the area surrounding the fire. "If you can smell it, you're going to want to stay indoors," LAFD Captain Adam Van Gerpen said.

Warning: SPOILERS for 9-1-1 season 8, episode 16.Peter Krause’s surprise exit from9-1-1 leaves the door open for a new LAFD captain, but the 118’s new leader won’t be around for long. Bobby Nash’s ...