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We hope you will join Los Angeles Firefighters and friends of the LAFD this Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 9:00AM in downtown Los Angeles, for a free and fun family event...
Members of the LAFD face off against Southern California’s premiere women’s banked track roller derby league at 9:00AM in a seriously fun game that promises to be a thrill to watch, despite the ruling of no "checking, blocking or hitting." Armed with only athletic shoes, helmets, brooms and a winning game plan, the action promises to be a spirited showcase of thrills and spills between the sexes.
The team members from Fire Station #9 downtown and other outlying stations have been hard at work developing their game.
"We stay in shape with our jobs and training is a part of our lifestyle, so we’re confident that we will be able to run them up and down the ice for the full hour," says Fire Captain Justin Bactat who also captains the team.
But, according to L.A. Derby Doll Tae Kwon Ho, "The LA Firefighters are true heroes so it’s a real shame that we’ll have to kick their butts!"
The 12th Annual Downtown on Ice outdoor skating rink debuted November 19, 2009 and will remain open everyday through Martin Luther King Day, January 18, 2010. The last day features a free afternoon concert performance by Urban Dread.
As the largest outdoor holiday skating rink in Los Angeles with the lowest admission price, a session is just $6 and skate rentals $2.
Underground discount parking is available with validation. For more info and a detailed session schedule go to laparks.org/pershingsquare or call 213/ 847-4970.
For more info on The Derby Dolls, who have their next bout January 23, 2010 when the Sirens take on the Varsity Brawlers, visit: www.derbydolls.com/la
The men and women of the LAFD hope you can join us for this free event. Pershing Square is easily accessed via convenient subterranean parking as well as direct service from the Metro Red and Purple Line Subways and DASH shuttles.
We look forward to seeing you this Thursday morning at 9:00AM for the Broomball Challenge in Pershing Square!
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Saturday afternoon's magnitude 6.5 earthquake offshore Northern California near Ferndale - as well as Thursday's magnitude 4.1 event in the San Francisco Bay area remind us that disasters can strike quickly, without warning.
Unforeseen emergencies can not only injure us, but force us to evacuate our neighborhood, workplace or school - or even confine us to home.
What would you do...
...if basic services - water, gas, electricity and telephones - were entirely cut off? What could you do if Neighborhood Firefighters were committed to major emergencies and unable to reach you and your loved ones right away?
The answer is Preparedness!
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department want you and your family to be safe in 2010. Here are some tips for getting and staying prepared:
Know the types of disasters that can occur in your community.
Make a family emergency plan that coordinates with your school, work and neighborhood plans. Practice them with the every member of your household - and don't forget your pets!
Create a disaster supplies kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for at least three days. Remember to check your kit every six months.
Make sure your child knows what smoke alarms, fire alarms and warning systems (horns, sirens) sound like and how to respond.
Children should memorize their family name, address and phone number. They should also know where to meet in case of an emergency. If your child is not old enough to memorize this information, consider including it on a small card they can carry.
If you commute to work, know alternate routes and carry appropriate supplies, such as a disaster kit in your car - and a compact kit with bare essentials such as a small flashlight and whistle when on public transportation.
Being prepared helps you and your family minimize the impact of a disaster such as an earthquake or an emergency such as fire, injury or severe illness.
The LAFD is pleased to provide these resources to help you prepare:
Can you see yourself as a trained volunteer, working alongside Police Officers and Firefighters to assist your neighbors in their time of need?
The Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are encouraging local residents to join the City of Los Angeles Crisis Response Team volunteer program.
Crisis Response Teams (CRT) are groups of trained civilian volunteers on call to provide immediate, short-term on-scene support and guidance to families, neighbors, witnesses and survivors in their community traumatized by fire, serious injury, death or violent crime.
City of Los Angeles CRT training begins February 2, 2010, and will continue Tuesday & Thursday evenings through March 25, 2010. To learn more, please visit:
With the arrival of 2010 comes an opportunity for each of us at the Los Angeles Fire Department to affirm our commitment to you; a pledge to remain loyal, trusted and capable public servants, willing to do whatever it takes to keep you safe.
In less than 30 seconds a small fire involving your holiday tree can become an inferno. To increase your odds of survival, get the tree out of your home today!
The LAFD encourages you to remove and recycle your natural Christmas Tree as soon as possible. In Los Angeles, convenient service is available with your weekly rubbish collection, or at special drop-off locations.
For those living in Los Angeles...
Recycle at Home: Use Your Green Bin
Residents with green yard trimming bins are encouraged to recycle their Christmas Trees by following 3 easy steps:
REMOVE ornaments, decorations, tinsel and stand;
CUT the tree in pieces to fit into the green bin; and
PLACE the tree pieces in the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day.
If your tree is too big to cut and place within the bin, simply put it next to your green bin on collection day.
No Green Bin?: Bring Your Tree to a Drop-off Site!
Residents without green bins can use one of 28 drop-off sites accepting trees only on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For a City of Los Angeles drop-off site near you, call 3-1-1 or visit:
On Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM, 5 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 3 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 39 Los Angeles Fire Department Personnel under the direction of Battalion Chief Fred J. Mathis responded to a Civilian Fatality Structure Fire at 1023 N. Rampart Bl. in Silver Lake.
Firefighters arrived quickly to discover heavy smoke and fire coming from what originally seemed to be a single family dwelling. Once a closer survey of the scene was initiated, they found a detached garage at the rear of the home fully involved with flames.
Fire Crews were immediately met with the threat of exposures from heat to the near by home, as well as civilians who reported that one person may still be trapped inside. Interior fire attack teams made forced entry into what appeared to be a small converted garage. As they aggressively attacked the flames they subsequently discovered the body of a 30 year-old male inside that was beyond any medical aid. No other occupants in the home were injured.
The cause, time ,and how this individual died will be determined by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. The official cause of the blaze will remain part of an active Fire Department investigation.
Although loss of life can never be measured, the monetary loss is yet to be determined.
Submitted by Devin Gales, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
As we end 2009, we want to thank you for supporting our mission - and more...
As you know, each morning more than 1,000 men and women you call neighbors and friends, rise before dawn to assume the responsibility of their life's work as Los Angeles Firefighters - never certain of what that day will bring.
What helps your firefighters perform at a peak level is the knowledge that should the unthinkable happen - and it does, that you will join us in being there for those they leave behind.
Though high profile annual events such as 'Hope For Firefighters' lend immeasurable support, the emergent needs of our widows, orphans and colleagues injured in the line of duty often exceed the generosity of those attending a single event.
That's why we are asking you to consider a special charity as a part of your year-end giving. The Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen's Fund is an established and trusted 501(c)3 charitable organization that has been supporting the needs of our fallen and their families since 1906.
Your simple click or call to (323) 259-5200 helps us know that there is indeed Hope For Firefighters. For additional information or to make an on-line donation, kindly visit:
"Firefighters discover couple dead from gas heater fumes."
"Family found unconscious, overcome by carbon monoxide."
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in America, claiming more than 400 lives each year. CO is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that can lead to brain damage and even death.
Known as 'The Silent Killer', CO is produced whenever fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal is burned - and can be produced by common household appliances. Sources of CO poisoning can include:
Gas water heaters
Home heating systems
Kerosene space heaters
Grills, hibachis or portable gas camp stoves
Idling motor vehicles
Cigarette smoke
Propane-fueled forklifts
Gas-powered concrete saws
Indoor tractor pulls
Swimming behind a motorboat
Spray paint, solvents, degreasers, and paint removers
The symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can mimic the flu, and you may not be inclined to think of CO poisoning. At a low level exposure, shortness of breath, nausea and headaches are common. At a moderate level, victims experience more severe headaches, dizziness and confusion, and often become nauseated or faint. The longer the exposure to CO, the greater the chance of death.
If You Think You Have Been Exposed to Carbon Monoxide:
Move quickly to fresh air, away from the suspected source of exposure.
Seek medical care in a hospital emergency department or contact your doctor.
If severe, life-threatening symptoms are present, call 9-1-1
What can you do to protect yourself?
Never use a grille or any type of barbecue indoors.
Never burn any type of charcoal indoors.
Have a certified technician service your home heating system each year.
Do not allow your vehicle to idle in an enclosed space or near a door or window to your home.
Get a Carbon Monoxide Detector!
Though Carbon Monoxide Detectors are widely available, preventing CO from becoming a problem in your home is better than relying on an alarm. Do some research on detector features and don’t select solely on the basis of cost. For safety sake, follow the DO’s and DON’Ts listed above.
On Monday, December 28, 2009 at 4:47 AM, 4 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 4 Arson Units, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 1 Battalion Chief Officer Command Team and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 33 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel under the direction of Battalion Chief Antoine McKnight, responded to a Civilian Fatality Structure Fire at 1112 West 76th Street in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Firefighters arrived quickly to discover light smoke showing from a one-story 1,309 square-foot single family home.
Firefighters forced entry through the home's security doors and subsequently a locked bedroom to aggressively attack flames. The fire was confined to the bedroom area and extinguished in less than 12 minutes.
During their search of the fire room, firefighters discovered the body of a 49 year-old woman on the floor. Beyond medical help, she was declared deceased at the scene.
A positive identification of the dead woman as well as the precise cause, time and manner of her death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office.
Monetary loss to the wood frame and stucco residence was limited to $15,000 ($10,000 structure & $5,000 contents).
Though the official cause of this pre-dawn fire remains the focus of an active Fire Department investigation, LAFD Investigators surmise that an improper heating device - possibly using charcoal briquettes, may have not only sparked the blaze, but also introduced deadly carbon monoxide fumes within the residence.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
On Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 10:14 AM, 9 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Rehab Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 2 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, a total of 69 Los Angeles Fire Department personnel under the direction of Battalion Chief Jose S-Cronenbold, responded to a Greater Alarm Structure Fire at 12011 Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood.
Firefighters arrived quickly to discover light smoke showing from one mid-block 2 story building in a row of commercial businesses.
While firefighters attacked stubborn flames on the first floor, their colleagues swiftly rescued a pair of trapped second floor occupants at the rear of the building via ladder, as additional firefighters guided a third person from the structure.
The fire was skilfully confined within one office containing dense storage of combustible items, and extinguished in just 25 minutes.
Following their initial medical assessment at the scene, the rescued trio -- a woman and two men, declined treatment or transportation. No other injuries were reported.
Loss from the fire is still being tabulated. The cause of this mid-morning blaze was categorized as accidental.
LOS ANGELES -- Testosterone verses estrogen, bring it on... No guarantee of a sweeping victory for either team in the Los Angeles Fire Department verses L.A. Derby Dolls Broomball Challenge game Thursday, January 14 at Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square.
