4.3K views · 242 reactions | We ship LAFD their 1st firefighting robot... and before it’s even unveiled... it gets thrown into a 5 alarm fire! 1st time in US history a full size robot’s used to help fight a fire.... Sky News is all over it! Love it when a plan comes together. #thermiteRS3 #firefightingrobot | Michael D Howe | Facebook

See what’s cooking for lunch today at #LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) and Fire Station 4! MFC is responsible for processing #911 and non-emergency #firedepartment calls, and subsequently dispatching LAFD resources. The facility is adjacent to Fire Station 4 and the Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center. #firefighter #firefighters #firefighting #firehouse #lunchtime #lunchideas #recipeoftheday #cookingtips #healthycooking | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Witness the future of firefighting in action! 🚒🤖 Meet the RS3, #LAFD's robotic firefighting tool. Designed to tackle high-risk fires, the RS3 enhances safety and efficiency by operating in environments too hazardous for personnel. This innovative technology enhances safety and efficiency, ensuring a quicker, safer response in critical situations. #firefighterr#firefightingtools #firstresponders #robot #robotics | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

3K views · 99 reactions | The LAFD Supply and Maintenance Division, among other duties, handles all supplies sent out to the 106 fire stations on a daily basis. However, they faced a massive logistical challenge when the need for personal protective equipment skyrocketed due to the pandemic. The below video provides insight on how they stepped up to make it happen. | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

Your LAFD is piloting a program to increase fire safety with people experiencing homelessness in Venice. By redirecting one of our resources, the members assigned to the Fast Response Vehicle (FRV9) are working four days per week, during business hours. The members of the FRV are a visible deterrent to fires, providing education/training, and responding to fires in the early stages. | Los Angeles Fire Department

This #GivingTuesday, we’re highlighting items the LAFD Foundation has been able to purchase because of donors like you. 🔥 Thermal Imaging Cameras help firefighters see through smoke to locate victims and detect hidden fire. 🩺 Video Laryngoscopes allow paramedics to secure a patient’s airway quickly and safely in critical emergencies. 💧 Pump Pods provide the ability to move and deliver large water reserves during extended firefighting operations. 🏗️ Sandbag Machines help first responders rapi

LAFD Air Ops | Hoist Rescue 🚁 Back in March, LAFD Air Operations carried out a high-stakes hoist rescue, safely airlifting a 55-year-old woman in serious condition for urgent medical care. Crews navigated multiple high-tension power lines to reach the patient—an effort that required precision, experience, and seamless teamwork to ensure a successful outcome. #rescue #firefighter #firstresponders #helicopter #helicopterrescue | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

@lafdairops Hiker Rescue - 7/19/2025 LAFD Air Operations responded to a mountain biker down on Mandeville Fire Road who required a hoist rescue from remote terrain. The patient was safely extracted and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the air crew in action precision teamwork, fast response, and commitment to public safety from above. #LAFD #AW139 #Hoist #AirRescue #FireHelicopter #Pilot #HikerRescue #HoistRescue #AviationLife #HelicopterOps #Publ