Most of the fire personnel at LAFD station 9, based on Skid Row, move on after two or three years, says firefighter Steven Oransky. The station is known to be a tight-knit group, but the stresses of dealing with the homeless population can wear on first responders. This is Oransky’s last night at station 9. Watch this moving scene from his last call, then watch the full story here: http://bit.ly/3bOTmqE #SoCalConnected #scc1008 | KCET

Our #LAFD firefighters train hard so they can protect our city when it matters most. Here’s Firefighter/Paramedic Crystal Reneau putting in the work. 🙌🔥 #firefighters #firefighterlife #firefightertraining #LosAngeles | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

What’s cooking at #LAFD Fire Station 2? 🔥 A firehouse favorite: homemade Nashville hot chicken sandwiches with pineapple slaw, root fries, and a honey Dijon salad Would you try this crew-approved meal? 🍗🥗 #firefighter #FirefighterLife #firehousecooking #firstresponder #lunchideas #healthyrecipes | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Here's a glimpse into being a recruit in the LAFD Training Academy. It's 22 weeks of long-enduring work that is both mentally and physically demanding. Do you have what it takes? If so, we will be accepting new applications in February/March 2022. For detailed information regarding the application process and steps needed to apply, visit joinlafd.org 🎥 Engineer Robert Smith | JoinLAFD

LAFD HISTORY: 44 Years Ago Today On January 28, 1981, Apparatus Operator Thomas Taylor was killed in the line of duty during a roof collapse at the Cugee's Restaurant structure fire. AO Taylor's locker at Fire Station 60 remains untouched and the crew continue a special bond with his extended family - even though many members were not yet born when he died. As Captain (Ret) Michael Reagan (who was seriously injured in the roof collapse) says best, it is in the DNA of Fire Station 60. This video