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 ...
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Los Angeles Firefighters Union Proposes Tax to Fund Operations

The tax proposed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles could fund fire apparatus, 30 fire stations and added staffing.

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 ...

Sheared fire hydrant in San Fernando Valley causes structural damage to gas station

A sheared fire hydrant near a Chevron gas station in Tarzana caused structural damage and flooding on Friday morning.

Geyser from sheared hydrant collapses gas station awning, floods Tarzana intersection

A powerful water geyser from a sheared fire hydrant in Tarzana caused a gas station awning to collapse early Friday, flooding ...
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Sheared hydrant causes damage to Tarzana gas station

A sheared fire hydrant is causing flooding at a gas station in Tarzana early Friday.  The Los Angeles Fire Department was at the scene of 18500 West Ventura Boulevard shortly after 5 a.m. The incident ...