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

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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

On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department welcomed “Crew 4” -- 26 new recruits who will become LAFD’s first full-time paid Wildland Hand Crew Technicians. Their training academy will include education on wildland fire behavior, weather, chainsaw operations, and line cutting; the recruits will also engage in team building and complete numerous certifications over the next five weeks. Supervised by two foremen and a superintendent, and operating within LAFD’s Disaster Response

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