LA City firefighters seek tax hike to fund department
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
LA City firefighters push for ballot measure
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
New LA fire chief talks department shortcomings, changes, and staffing needs 1 year after Palisades Fire
LAFD's new fire chief is discussing everything from how he plans to rebuild public trust, to the department's shortcomings leading up to and during the Palisades Fire.
LAFD's new fire chief is discussing everything from how he plans to rebuild public trust, to the department's shortcomings leading up to and during the Palisades Fire.
Frustration lingers 1 year after Palisades, Eaton
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Los Angeles releases report on Palisades Fire response
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
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.
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.
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.
2 ambulances involved in Reseda crashes
Two crashes involving ambulances were under investigation in Reseda.
Two crashes involving ambulances were under investigation in Reseda.
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.
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.
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
911 'broken' amid LAFD staffing issues: Residents
A backyard barbecue turned tragic when Robert and Mea Crosswhite's Eagle Rock home caught fire, and they struggled to reach 911 for help. Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
A backyard barbecue turned tragic when Robert and Mea Crosswhite's Eagle Rock home caught fire, and they struggled to reach 911 for help. Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
Car slams into LAFD fire truck
A woman was taking into custody after crashing into an ambulance that was transporting a patient.
A woman was taking into custody after crashing into an ambulance that was transporting a patient.
3 LAFD union leaders suspended
Months after the January 2025 LA wildfires, top LA City Fire officials have been suspended after a financial investigation.
Months after the January 2025 LA wildfires, top LA City Fire officials have been suspended after a financial investigation.
Top LA firefighters union officials suspended
Top officials from LAFD's union have been suspended over alleged misuse of funds.
Top officials from LAFD's union have been suspended over alleged misuse of funds.