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

In Granada Hills this morning, a fire broke out on the roof of a building under construction on the campus of John F. Kennedy High School. The fire was confined to building materials on the roof -- although they put out a great deal of black smoke, the flames did not extend into the lower floors of the building. Knockdown was declared 26 minutes after arrival -- LAFD then coordinated with several agencies and school administration to inspect all of the surrounding buildings on campus and ensure

Your #LAFD this month: Firefighters faced intense flames through the roof of a vacant industrial building in downtown LA. Despite the intense fire, our well-coordinated team of 110 LAFD personnel contained the blaze in just 61 minutes. LAFD’s heavy equipment, including the RS3 Robotic Firefighting Vehicle, played a crucial role in the final extinguishment and hazard reduction. No injuries were reported, and nearby structures were protected. The cause is still under investigation. | Los Angeles F

LAFD releases video of helicopter rescue during Woolsey Fire in Malibu https://bit.ly/2KkUSn4 | FOX 11 Los Angeles

A daring rescue was captured on video as a man gets swept away in Los Angeles. Crews used a helicopter to pull the man from the water. Learn more about the rescue from the LAFD: https://outdoors.com/watch-a-dramatic-rescue-in-los-angeles-after-a-river-sweeps-a-man-away/ | Outdoors.com

Pakistan Navy’s Harbin Z-9 helicopter is actively contributing to Sri Lanka’s ongoing flood-relief operations. The crew successfully rescued four individuals stranded in Kolonnawa, Wellampitiya, and Gampaha, ensuring their safe evacuation amid rising water levels. Along with rescue missions, the helicopter also delivered essential dry rations to families displaced by the severe flooding, offering much-needed support during this challenging time. Sri Lanka continues to benefit from Pakistan Navy’