The #LACoFD extends our condolences to the Vargas and #LASD families on the loss of Deputy Levi Vargas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
RIP Deputy Vargas 💔🕊️
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Earlier this week, #LACoFD Fire Stations 38, 58, and 110 practiced running Stokes Basket rescue drills. Training to stay sharp for when it matters most because every second counts during an emergency.
Training never stops at the LACoFD.
🎥 PIO FFS P. McGee
#RescueReady #TrainingDay
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The #LACoFD would like to congratulate & highlight a few of our many firefighters and chief officers who have recently retired after countless years of dedicated service to the Department & #LACounty residents.
We wish all of our retirees well in this next chapter of life. 🎉🚒
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Catalina Island Drill 🚁🚒🔥
The #LACoFD joined partner agencies earlier this month for a wildfire response drill on #CatalinaIsland to strengthen regional readiness.
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The #LACoFD Public Education & PIO team had a great time yesterday at the Friends of the Children’s Career Day in Lancaster!
We loved sharing fire safety tips & what it’s like to be a FF
Sparky the Fire Dog brought the energy—we foresee a few future FFs in the making!
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Prescribed burn today in the San Gabriel Foothills, about an hour after it started. It isn't especially close by but even with the least little smoke you can feel it irritating your nose and eyes. #LACOFD La Crescenta, CA #brushfire #LosAngeles
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Congratulations to #LACoFD Assistant Fire Chief Ray Mitchison who hung his gear today in the company of family, colleagues, and friends.
We wish Chief Mitchison well in his retirement and thank him for his dedicated service to the Department and #LACounty residents.
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If you’re 15-20 years of age, join the #LACoFD for a Virtual Recruitment Webinar to learn more about the Explorer Program & the May 2026 application process.
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For more info, visit:
🔗fire.lacounty.gov/Explorer-Program
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🇮🇪
The #LACoFD wishes everyone a joyful day of festivities. Remember to celebrate safely, and don’t test your luck!
This St. Patrick’s Day, and everyday, do not drink and drive.
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Day 3 of the #LACoFD & #WFL 10th Annual Women’s Fire Prep Academy is complete.🚒🔥
Participants continue to engage in physical fitness activities & hands-on training w/tools & equipment, including ext. ladders, rotary saws & pulling/laying down hose.
Looking forward to Week 4!
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#LACoFD Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone & members of the Air Operations Section team are attending Verticon in Atlanta, GA this week.
Today, Sikorsky presented the Air Ops team an award for rescues made during the Christmas 2025 rain storm & GE Aerospace also presented an award to the Department.
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Congrats to the 87 residents who recently completed the #LACoFD CERT training classes held in La Puente, Glendora & Topanga.
CERT members are an integral part of their local communities - they have acquired the skills to care for themselves, families & neighbors in the event of a disaster.
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Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Firefighter of the Year 🚒🔥
Congratulations to #LACoFD Fire Captain Randall Owens who received the Firefighter of the Year Award from the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, during their 51st Annual Police & Fire Recognition event held at the end of February.
Keep up the great work!
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Multi-Agency Command in action during the #LAMarathon!
Today, the #LACoFD proudly partnered with the LAFD, LASD, LAPD, and other public safety partners to coordinate resources and keep runners and spectators safe.
#Teamwork
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41st #LAMarathon!
Our #LACoFD crews have been keeping everyone safe, lending a hand at first-aid stations & having a little fun along the way.
20,000+ runners are pushing through the course. Stay hydrated, look out for each other & know we’re here for you every step of the way!
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay
The #LACoFD proudly celebrates International Women’s Day.
“Here’s to strong women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”
- Michelle Obama
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Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th at 2 a.m. The #LACoFD would like to remind everyone to set your clocks an hour ahead AND change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors! 🔋🕑
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The #LACoFD along with the LACoFD Asian Pacific Islander Association were honored to attend the Lunar New Year AAPI Heritage Celebration hosted by Supervisor Hilda Solis at the Hacienda Heights Community Center yesterday.
📸 Edith Lai, LACoFD PIA
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#LACoFD Recruit Academy 179 Family Day!
County!
🎥 LACoFD Multi-Media Unit
#JoinOurTeam #LiveTheDream #IgniteYourPassion
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HONOR THE PAST-FORGE THE FUTURE!
Congrats to our #LACoFD probationary FFs on their Recruit Academy 179 graduation today.
RA 179 members proudly wore their LACoFD FF badge for the first time & took their oath to serve #LACounty residents & communities w/great care & integrity.
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Graduation Ready! 🚒🔥
After 87 days of rigorous training at the #LACoFD Del Valle Regional Training Center, Recruit Academy 179 recruits are preparing for graduation tomorrow.
One day to go before they continue their journey as LACoFD probationary firefighters!
County!
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#Community 🚒📚
Yesterday evening, #LACoFD FS 32 located in the City of Azusa, participated in a Read Across America event at the Azusa Public Library. FFs enjoyed reading to the children in attendance and sharing important home fire safety tips.
📸 Adriana Watson, LACoFD CSL
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#LACoFD Recruit Academy 179
Recruits assigned to Academy 179 are in their final week of training. Graduation is set for this Friday, March 6, 2026.
🎥 LACoFD Video Unit
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Women’s History Month
The #LACoFD proudly celebrates #WomensHistoryMonth. We recognize and acknowledge all the women on our team (uniformed and professional staff) who strengthen and uplift the Department through their valuable contributions and accomplishments.
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Yesterday, the #LACoFD held a Flag Ceremony in honor of IT Manager I Brett “Tony” Sereno who passed away on 1/30/26.
Tony was assigned to the Info. Mgmt. Div. w/5 years of dedicated service to the LACoFD.
Our deepest condolences & prayers remain w/the family & friends of Tony.
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Registration for the 10th Annual #LACoFD and #WFL Women’s Fire Prep Academy (WFPA) has closed.
Please stay tuned to our social media platforms for future opportunities and information on the 2027 WFPA and other upcoming community engagement programs!
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On 2/19, the American Legion of La Habra recognized #LACoFD FFPM Eric Pettinger, FS 191, & La Habra PD Police Officer, Nicholas Pineda at their Police & Fire Award Luncheon.
Congrats FFPM Eric Pettinger! Thank you American Legion of La Habra for celebrating our local heroes!
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February is American ❤️ Month
Today, #LACoFD nurse educators & FFPMs provided 92 #LACoFD #Explorers w/life-saving #CPR training.
We encourage everyone to learn hands-only CPR.
Immediate bystander CPR can double, even triple a patient’s chance of survival.
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The #LACoFD recently took delivery of the first of its new Type I fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing.
Last week the Executive Team got a sneak peak.
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Western Night!
This evening, the #LACoFD hosted the February 2026 CA Contract Cities Association Board of Directors Meeting & Dinner at the Cecil R. Gehr Memorial Combat Training Center.
We are thankful for the continued opportunities to collaborate & work alongside the CCCA.
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