Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl issued this statement on the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) staffing reconfiguration plan (Daily News). Rosendahl’s remarks follow a letter he sent to LAFD Chief Brian Cummings on April 19 to express concern over the Chief’s plan that adds an ambulance to fire stations while at the same time … Continue reading »
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SoCal Gas: Unplanned gas release and fire event at Playa del Rey Storage Facility
An explosion at a local gas company storage facility startled many residents in Playa del Rey on Sunday morning. Some residents like Pam Brown saw the flames and a large plume of smoke that billowed from the Southern California Gas Company’s storage facility. Pam and her husband Rod watched the spectacle unfold from their home located … Continue reading »
LAFD Deploys Additional Firefighters During Heatwave
UPDATE: LAFD continues deployment of additional firefighters The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) increased deployment levels today based on predicted extreme fire weather. This includes the activation of additional resources in Council District 11, including Engine 469 at Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades, Brush Patrol 23 in the Castellammare and Palisades Highlands communities, Brush Patrol … Continue reading »
Today in City Council
Here’s a recap of noteworthy agenda items and policy issues that the Los Angeles City Council heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2011. Captain Robert Knight from the Los Angeles Fire Department was in council chambers this morning to explain the dangers associated with brush clearance equipment and precautions that should be taken to maximize safety … Continue reading »
UPDATE: Warehouse Fire in West LA
The Los Angeles Fire Department sent this update on Saturday’s warehouse fire in West LA. WEST LOS ANGELES – Over 100 Los Angeles Firefighters extinguished a fire that ripped through a 150′ x 300′ office supply warehouse on Saturday December 3rd, 2011. The intense blaze was extinguished before it extended to nearby businesses, and no … Continue reading »
UPDATE: LAFD Issues Red Flag Alert
UPDATE: Alert has been lifted as of Nov 2nd @ 8 p.m. The Los Angeles Fire Department has provided more information on the Red Flag alert that is specific to constituents in the 11th District, especially those who live in Pacific Palisades. The office of Councilmember Bill Rosendahl shared the Red Flag alert with you on … Continue reading »
