First Responders
Medical Teams, First Responders Hone Disaster Skills In Fake Bombing Drill
First responders participated in a mock disaster drill at a South Bay hospital Friday morning involving a fake bombing.
Firefighters Union Chief Disputes Mayor’s Report On Emergency Response Times
Los Angeles city and fire officials cleared up discrepancies regarding emergency response times by city firefighters — but a union official says their comments simply don’t match the data.
First Responders Participate In Disaster Drill In Vernon
Local first responders are expected to participate in a full-scale emergency preparedness drill in Vernon.
Suspicious Device Washes Up On Hermosa Beach Forcing Evacuation
A portion of Hermosa Beach was evacuated Sunday afternoon after a suspicious device floated ashore.
LA Deputy Fire Chief Recalls Deployment To Ground Zero After 9/11
Nearly one decade after 9/11, first-responders in Los Angeles can still vividly recall the urgency of those hours following the attacks.
LA Gets $154M For Communications Upgrade
Be it an earthquake, wildfire or terrorist attack, the City of Angels is now better prepared for all types of hellish scenarios thanks to a $154.6 million federal grant.
