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About the
LAFD -
The Los Angeles Fire
Department is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting
more than 3.7 million people who reside in America's second
largest City.
The LAFD's 3,244 uniformed personnel and 333 civilian support
staff give emphasis to all aspects of life safety. This includes
fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical
rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public
education and community service.
A professionally trained staff of 993 Firefighters (including 172
Paramedic trained personnel) are on duty at all times at 103
Neighborhood Fire Stations strategically located across the
Department's 470 square-mile jurisdiction.
Last year alone, the men and women of the LAFD responded 653,505
times to come to the aid of their neighbors in need, overcoming a
myriad of challenges to fulfill their pledge:
"At All Times, Service Above Self" |
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