A first-hand view from LAFD Air Ops during this morning’s cliff rescue on Mullholland Drive. Careful coordination between air and ground crews ensured our patient was extricated, hoisted, and transported to the hospital quickly and safely. #lafd #lafdairops #cliffrescue #hoist #teamwork | Los Angeles Fire Department

Explore the inside an Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance at Fire Station 48 in San Pedro, CA! 🚑 The LAFD operates two types of ambulances. The first is an ALS Rescue Ambulance, which stands for Advanced Life Support, and it is manned by two firefighter paramedics. The second type is a BLS/800 Series Ambulance, with BLS standing for Basic Life Support. Two firefighter EMTs staff this vehicle. #lafd #ambulance #paramedic #firefighter #firefighterlife #firefighterposts | Los Angeles Fire Depart

From @lafdairops: Hoist training operations over Los Angeles. Precision, communication, and repetition — refining critical skills so we’re ready when it matters most. Every evolution is about safety, teamwork, and excellence in the air. #LAFD #lafdairops #Firefighter #hoist #losangeles | Los Angeles Fire Department

LOS ANGELES - Fire Chief RALPH M. TERRAZAS will retire from the LOS ANGELES (City) FIRE DEPARTMENT effective March 26, 2022, with 38 years of service. He was hired on December 18, 1983, and has served unselfishly and professionally in the following ranks: Firefighter - December 18, 1983 Fire Inspector I - June 30, 1989 Fire Captain I - June 14, 1992 Fire Captain II - August 31, 1997 Battalion Chief - July 2, 2000 Assistant Chief - July 24, 2005 Fire Chief - August 8, 2014 Chief Terrazas achieved

9.9K views · 74 reactions | Contex Training - your @LAFDISTS is bringing the fire!!! Our trailer comes out to any drill site fully equipped to set up anything you need: smoke machines, Rescue Dummies, comms for a mayday, AAR tents....let your creativity run wild! #trainasifyourlifedependsonitbecauseitdoes #lafdists #lafd | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook