DUI suspect collides with LAFD ambulance en route to hospital; 5 injured
An SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after colliding with an ambulance transporting two elderly patients to the hospital in Los Angeles.
Grand jury subpoenas LAFD over Palisades Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department has been served federal grand jury subpoena over the department's Palisades Fire response.
Firefighters ordered to leave before Palisades Fire: report
Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.
Mayor Bass names Jaime Moore as new LA fire chief
Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.
Whistleblower says Palisades Fire could have been prevented if LAFD leadership followed protocol
An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.
LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
LA Mayor Karen Bass blocks half-staff tribute for Charlie Kirk, some fire stations push back
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.
LAFD ambulances involved in back-to-back crashes in Reseda
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.
Ex-LAFD Chief Crowley files legal claim against city, Mayor Bass
Crowley claims she was fired for speaking out about the LAFD's under-resourcing and for confirming that the mayor's office cut the department's budget.
Eagle Rock couple loses home to fire as they struggled to reach 911
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
Top LA firefighters union officials suspended over alleged misuse of funds
Findings from a forensic audit found that over $800,000 in credit card expenses by top union officials were unaccounted for or lacked proper documentation.
LA Rams' will do the 2025 NFL Draft from an LAFD station
The Rams will host their 2025 NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department's Air Operations, and will help renovate the station as well.
Person killed after crash involving LAFD engine in Pacoima
The civilian driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.