Austin Beutner says LAFD needs dispatch reform to cut response delays

Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner says L.A.’s 911 system sends paramedics to too many non-emergency calls, slowing response ...

L.A. firefighters propose hike in sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment and more

"This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever," said Doug Coates, acting president of the city firefighter union ...
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LAFD incidents involving the homeless disproportionately high, data shows

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Fire Department Station 9 in Skid Row is one of the busiest in the nation. It serves the smallest response area in the city, but has the highest call load. The ...
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Rams to use LAFD station as this year's draft house

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When the NFL Draft begins next week, the Los Angeles Rams will mark the occasion by showing their support for local firefighters who battled January's devastating wildfires. The ...