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Family Says LAFD’s Slow Response Time Contributed To Death Of Boy, 16
A family says that a slow response time by LAFD paramedics contributed to the death of a 16-year-old.
LAFD: ‘Rotten Egg’ Odor Reported Across San Fernando Valley
Authorities on Monday investigated widespread reports of a foul odor detected across the San Fernando Valley.
2 Kids Critically Injured After Being Struck By Car
Two children were critically injured Friday evening after they were struck by a car in San Fernando.
Industrial Complex Fire Reported In Gardena
A large industrial fire has been reported in the Gardena area.
City Now May Spare Grieving Samaritan Families Bill For Paramedic Services
The City Fire department may cancel the bills for paramedic services for the families of two good Samaritans who were electrocuted at a traffic crash in Valley Village.
LAFD Adds $2 Million Blaze-Fighting Chopper To Its Arsenal
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has a new $2 million blaze-fighting chopper in its arsenal.
Guide To Emergency Planning For Families
The aftermath of the March 11 earthquake in Japan continues to rivet the world’s scientists, who are using new data from the 8.9 temblor and resulting tsunami to improve plans for how to respond to a large seismic event in Southern California.
78 Inmates Involved In Jail Riot At Twin Towers
Four inmates involved in a fight at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles evolved into a jail riot Wednesday at about 3:30 p.m., according to Capt. Mike Parker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Woman, 32, Killed In Watts Rollover Crash
A 32-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash in Watts Saturday evening.
Expert Quits After 3-Month Review Of LAFD Response Times
Jeff Godown told fire commissioners that department response time may actually be better than it appears before announcing his departure.
Report: LAFD Slower To Respond To Medical Emergencies Since 2009
The LAFD’s Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss a newly released report about the department’s response times.
Girl, 16, Rescued In San Pedro Cliffside Drama
A 16-year-old girl was spotted tethered by a rope over the side of a seaside cliff today in San Pedro, but she made it to safety uninjured, a city fire official said.
New Data To Be Released On LA City Fire Response Times
On the eve of an audit being released on Los Angeles City Fire response times, Councilman Dennis Zine met with firefighters at Station 88 in the San Fernando Valley.
Report: Human, Computer Errors Plague Data On LAFD Response Times
The Los Angeles Fire Department is facing renewed scrutiny over its emergency response times after a report found errors in the computer software used to compile the data.
8 Injured, 5 Seriously, After 3-Car Crash In Los Angeles
Eight people were injured — five seriously –in a three- vehicle crash in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon, a city fire official said.
