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CSUN Campus Conducts Shooting Drill

A campus shooting drill is taking place on the grounds of Cal State University, Northridge Thursday morning.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/20

UCLA, UCR Fire Back At Article Placing Campuses Among ‘Most Dangerous’ In America

School officials at two local universities are angered by a published report that placed their campuses near the bottom when it comes to safety.

2012/11/24

San Bernardino Police Chief Rob Handy (credit: CBS)

Police, Fire Chiefs: ‘Unknowns’ Won’t Stop San Bernardino Services

Authorities in San Bernardino pledged on Thursday to continue providing emergency services to residents just days after the city declared bankruptcy.

2012/07/12

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.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/06/19

Tree-Trimming Budget Cuts May Slow Fire Trucks

Fire engines and other emergency vehicles may face delays due to cutbacks in the city’s tree-trimming schedule, officials said Tuesday.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/06/19

Report: Less Than 2 Percent Of OC Fire Calls Are Fire-Related

An Orange County grand jury found an overwhelming 70 percent of calls to the fire department are not fire-related at all.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/06/07

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.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/05/15

Mayor Orders Fire Chief To Use Reserve Funds For More Ambulances, LAFD Reforms

Mayor Villaraigosa wants more ambulances on the streets and a complete overhaul of management in the fire department to help improve slow emergency response times.

2012/03/23

Mayor Orders LA Fire Chief Brian Cummings To Stop Withholding Information

The LA Fire Department was under fire on Wednesday for its decision to withhold basic information on emergency calls.

2012/03/21

Cost Concerns Slowed Resources During Station Fire

Federal investigators say concerns over firefighting costs slowed the U.S. Forest Service’s initial response to last year’s deadly 250-square-mile Southern California wildfire that killed two firefighters and destroyed 89 homes.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2010/10/11

CDC: California’s Swine Flu Response Fast, Efficient

Federal officials say California’s response to last year’s swine flu pandemic was fast and efficient, with most counties receiving shipments of vaccine within 24 hours of requesting it.

2010/09/21

Report: 911 Response Times Are Down

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were slower to respond to 911 calls in August than they were in the same month last year, according to a report released Monday.

2010/09/06