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Showing posts with label Los Angeles County Fire Department. Show all posts

LACFD Red Flag Warning Augmented Staffing Plan. #CaFire #CaWX

County of Los Angeles

Fire Department


 NEWS RELEASE




RED FLAG WIND CONDITION STAFFING

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has released an augmented staffing plan in response to the National Weather Service red flag wind warning.  The red flag warning will be in effect for the Los Angeles County and Ventura mountains starting October 3 at 9:00 p.m. through October 6, 2013, at 8:00 a.m.   The Fire Department’s staffing plan begins at 2000 hours on Thursday, October 3, 2013, and end on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 0800 hours.

Gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity can be expected for most of Los Angeles County as of today until Sunday morning.  Extreme wind gusts are expected in the mountain areas as well as the coastal and valley areas, which will result in a high fire danger throughout Los Angeles County.  In response to the increased fire danger, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby has ordered additional staffing and pre-deployment of resources throughout Los AngelesCounty. In addition, Fire Chief reminds citizens in brush areas to take appropriate precautions.  These precautions include, but are not limited to:
           
Ø      Report any sign of smoke immediately to your local fire department by dialing 911
      (If you dial 911 from your cellular phone, know your location).

Ø      Use extreme caution when operating spark or flame producing machinery in hazardous grass or brush areas.

Ø      If you live in a brush area, you should have a Wildfire Action Plan in place.  Be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! Program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information to residents.  For more information, please log on to www.fire.lacounty.gov.  

Ø      Report any suspicious persons or vehicles to law enforcement.

For more information, please contact Public Information Office at (323) 881-2411

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LACFD FIRE STATION 71 IN THE CITY OF MALIBU TO BE REBUILT; FIREFIGHTERS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED #CaFire

  County of Los Angeles

Fire Department


NEWS RELEASE
FIRE CAPTAIN TOM RICHARDS

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE (323) 881-2413

Date:  October 2, 2013
FIRE CHIEF DARYL L. OSBY
1320 N. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA  90063


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              Contact:  LACoFD Public Affairs
(323) 881-2411

FIRE STATION 71 IN THE CITY OF MALIBU TO BE REBUILT; FIREFIGHTERS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED                                              

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is proud to announce that Fire Station 71 in the City of Malibu is being rebuilt. Originally built in 1939, this fire station is one of the County’s oldest, and is no longer able to keep up with newer, larger equipment resources or emerging technologies.

The first responders of Fire Station 71 will operate from a temporary fire station located at 30050 W. Pacific Coast Highway, adjacent to Zuma Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. The temporary facility housing Fire Station 71 is located just 1.8 miles west of the station’s former site. This location is centrally located to address the needs of the entire jurisdiction. Firefighters and equipment were transferred to this temporary site on September 26.

Abatement work on the former Fire Station 71, located at 28722 W. Pacific Coast Highway, begins the week of October 6, 2013, and demolition of the existing structure is scheduled for the week of October 14, 2013. Construction of the new Fire Station 71 will take 10 to 12 months to complete.

Once finished, this new, 5,800-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will feature individual dormitories, two full bathrooms, a day room, office space, and a bay large enough to accommodate two fire engines and a paramedic squad. The new station will also include an upgraded septic system designed to meet modern day standards.

Through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Civic Art Program, the work of a local artist will be featured at the new fire station. Matt Doolin, a collaborator at Topanga Art Tile, was chosen from a field of over 50 applicants. His artwork will be a tile mosaic for the building’s façade.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact LACoFD Public Information Office at (323) 881-2411.

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LACFD MEDIA DAY FOR THE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 FIRE SEASON #CAFIRE

County of Los Angeles

Fire Department


MEDIA ADVISORY

CONTACT:  CAPTAIN THOMAS RICHARDS

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE (323) 881-2472

Date:  Monday, August 26, 2013
FIRE CHIEF DARYL L. OSBY
1320 N. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA   90063


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        Contact:  LACoFD Public Affairs
                                                                                                                               (323) 881-2413

MEDIA DAY FOR THE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT
AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 FIRE SEASON

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Third District Supervisor Zev Yarolslavsky, and Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby of the Los Angeles County Fire Department are hosting a media day to highlight the firefighting aircraft resources that are available for the 2013 fire season. Speakers will discuss the recent arrival of the two Canadian CL-415 “Super-Scoopers” and the Erickson Air-Crane “Helitanker” firefighting aircraft that compliment the existing fleet of air resources of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

The media will have an opportunity to speak to representatives from the Fire Department who can explain the firefighting roles that all of the aircraft will play with the worst of the fire season likely yet to come for 2013. The pilots and air crew members will be available for interviews.

When:         Monday August 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
        
Where:          Van Nuys Airport; 16300 Daily Drive (TB Map: 531E2); Van Nuys, CA 91406
(Media parking is along Daily Drive. Media will be directed to conference area)

Who:              Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich;
Third District Supervisor Zev Yarolslavsky
Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby
Quebec Government Representative Alain Houde

What:             Speakers will discuss the recent arrival of two Canadian CL-415 “Super-Scoopers” and the Erickson Air-Crane “Helitanker” firefighting aircraft that compliment the existing fleet of air resources of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Display/Demonstration Aircraft:
CL-415 “Superscooper”        Sikorsky S-70 “Firehawk”        Erickson Air-Crane “Helitanker”
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Our Vision The Los Angeles County Fire Department will be an exemplary organization acclaimed for our national reputation, our regional strength, and our hometown attentiveness as we provide fire protection and life safety services.

Core Values
INTEGRITY     ¨   TEAMWORK   ¨  CARING   ¨   COURAGE   ¨   COMMITMENT  ¨  COMMUNITY
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Los Angeles County Firefighters Fundraiser for 13 year old Bernadette Ayala to purchase adaptive tricycle #CaFireNews

 County of Los Angeles

Fire Department


MEDIA ADVISORY
FIRE CAPTAIN TOM RICHARDS

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (323) 881-2411

Date:  August 9, 2013
FIRE CHIEF DARYL L. OSBY
1320 N. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA   90063

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   
                                                                                                  
Fundraiser for Bernadette Ayala

On October 9, 1999, Los Angeles County Firefighters responded to a call in the City of Pomona and found a young woman only 20 weeks pregnant who was preparing to give birth.  Firefighters quickly intervened with the delivery and began CPR on the delivered baby. They continued CPR while transporting the baby, Bernadette, to a hospital.

Bernadette is now 13 years old and is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a fundraiser is scheduled in the City of Pomona to help raise funds to buy her an adaptive tricycle. The fundraiser serves as a reunion and thank you to the three Los Angeles County firefighters who delivered Bernadette and helped to save her life. 

WHO:             The Ayala Family; The 1999 Responding Fire Captain Shawn Youngman, Fire Captain Jim Golondzinier, and Fire Fighter Specialist David McKibbin.

WHAT:           Fundraising reunion event.
                                   
WHEN:          Saturday, August 10, 2013, beginning at 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
                        (Presentation to firefighters is at 4:00 p.m.)

WHERE:       American Legion Post #30
239 East Holt Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
o                                                                   (909) 620-0943
                       
CONTACT:   Gloria Noriega (909) 969-1112 or Leticia Pacillas (213) 247-4793

VISUALS:     A token of appreciation will be presented to the three firefighters.

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Bee Fire CA-ANF-003796 Santa Clarita Los Angeles County 100 acres 25% containment RROS #CaFire

Bee Fire CA-ANF-003796 Santa Clarita Los Angeles County

Evacuations: Firefighters are establishing trigger points in the event evacuations are needed as a precaution.
Road Closures: CHP has placed a hard closure in place for San Francisquito Canyon between Santa Clarita Valley Rd. and Antelope Valley.

Approximate Location

34.567 latitude, -118.473 longitude 
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Terrain


Update 8-10 0900: 100 acres, 25% contained. Total Personnel 150
Update 2000: 80 acres, Firefighters are aggressively working to hold fire at the roadway and prevent from reaching into the Green Valley area. 
Update 1830:  AA ordered 3 more AT's

Location: San Francisquito Canyon Rd / Stator Ln
ICP: LA County Fire Camp #14 35100 San Francisquito Canyon Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 Incident is in unified command Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Fire.
Reported Date/time: 8-9 17:20
IA: 4 acres wildfire near San Francisquito Canyon, rapid rate of spread with heavy smoke showing. Running uphill in medium fuel. Light wind N / NE. Second alarm with structures threatened. B6 requesting 2nd alarm. Unified command w/ANF at LAC camp 14.
ROS: Rapid rate of spread
ROC:60 acres, 0% containment,  Fire is burning in grass and brush.
Fuels: Medium brush
Structure Threats: Structures threatened with structure protection in place. 
Concerns: Electrical transmission lines in the vicinity of the fire. 
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Radio Frequencies: C-B12, A-Forest Net T14, PTAC- NIFC T1, STAC V-11D, A/G- FS RGN 5, Victor Freq 135.975
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