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LAFD Fire Engine, 1929.
LAFD Air Ops #4 coming in.
Do you know Wilshire the Fire Dog? He was adopted by LAFD Fire Station 29 and has since gone on to super-stardom. He’s been on shows like The Dog Whisperer and Are Your Smarter Than A 5th Grader? and in films like Quarantine. He’s always eager to show support at all of the awesome LAFD events throughout the year and teach kids about fire safety.
Awesome photoset and post about the recent Hollywood arson fires from the Tumblr of our monthly magazine, Firemen’s Grapevine.
Hollywood Arson Fires
In five days around the New Year, more than 50 fires were set, mostly in the Hollywood area, but also on the Westside and in the San Fernando Valley.
At 12:23 AM, on the morning of Friday, December 30th, a series of incendiary fires began in Hollywood. By daybreak, a total of 12 fires had been confirmed in the Hollywood area, and four fires in the city of West Hollywood. These 16 intentionally set fires were located in carports under apartment buildings.
A Joint Task Force was formed between the LAFD, LAPD, LACoFD, Sheriff’s and the ATF to investigate these fires and to apprehend the suspect or suspects responsible for these heinous acts.
On New Year’s morning there were five more incidents related to this series of fires. One incident involved a vehicle fire in a carport that extended into the structure. Another fire was confined to the vehicle and was controlled prior to extending into the structure. The three additional incidents were reported as “Fire Outs.”
LA County Fire also reported two incidents in the city of West Hollywood. One of the two incidents involved several vehicles in a carport.
At 3 a.m. on January 3, 2012, a reserve sheriff’s deputy spotted a minivan in West Hollywood and pulled it over near the Sunset Strip. The driver appeared to match the identity of the number one suspect and inside his minivan, officials found fire starter sticks, police said. He was taken into custody, and the outbreak of fires came to a sudden halt.
Photos by Juan Guerra, EPN and Mike Meadows, EPN
Our post about The Sandlot slugger and current LAFD firefighter Mike Vitar generated a lot of interest. So, here’s another LAFD member you might recognize — Jamie Walters.
The former star of Beverly Hills 90210 and The Heights had a hit with his song “How Do You Talk To An Angel.” These days, he’s an LAFD paramedic.
Regarding That LAFD Calendar Question
seibellisima recently asked about an LAFD calendar. An LAFD representative chimed in via Twitter to provide further info…
“LAFD” charity calendars in years past underwritten by private enterprise not by taxpayers via @LAFD - not aware of any
Follow the Twitter link above for updates on emergencies or @LAFDtalk for your questions and comments.
LAFD on Wilshire.
(via unguero)
As the LAFD takes time from their more serious work to host (and hopefully, have a little fun at) their 12th annual Public Safety Appreciation BBQ today in downtown, here’s 1930 photo of SoCal firemen having a little fun (receiving new helmets). This photo is from the Los Angeles Public Library Photo Archives. Also, check out the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society for more on the history of LAFD.
Firemen’s Relief members, sign up now for the annual Members Party. This year, try your hand at casino games and see if Lady Luck is on your side. Don’t miss this fun event.
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