Thirteen years ago, the LAFD took the type of dramatic measures in preparation of dangerous winds that the department failed ...

LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart said. The incident, identified as Brush Fire Incident #1344, involved units from Fire Station 19 and Battalion 9, with assistance from the West Bureau.

“The plan you’re using now for the fire you should have used before the fire,” said former LAFD Battalion Chief Rick Crawford. “It’s a known staffing tactic — a deployment model.

The plan you're using now for the fire should have been used before,' said former LAFD Battalion Chief Rick Crawford. 'It's a known staffing tactic, a deployment model.' Sources with the LA Fire ...

LOS ANGELES (WPVI) -- At least five people are believed to be dead -- with the LA County sheriff saying he expects that number to rise -- as a series of devastating fires grow uncontained across ...

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"With that we even pulled on additional resources internally within the Los Angeles Fire Department to add five engines and one battalion chief. That is above and beyond what we would do on a red ...