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Today, a Flag Ceremony was held at #LACoFD FS 171 to honor the legendary life & legacy of trailblazing Fire Chief Robert E. Osby.

Chief Osby dedicated 58 years to public service, breaking racial barriers in 1979 as the first African American Fire Chief for the City of Inglewood.

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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of retired Fire Chief John W. Englund on 10/8/26, at the age of 95.

Following his service in the U.S. Air Force, Chief Englund joined the #LACoFD in 1955. Over a dedicated 33-year career, he rose to become our 7th Fire Chief, serving from 1984 - 1988.

The #LACoFD internat’l USAR team, known as USA-02, has been activated by the @statedept to respond to Panama in the wake of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near Pitaloza Arriba.

The team consists of six LACoFD members, three Public Works structural specialists and one DHS medical doctor.

Answer the Call! 🚒🔥

The #LACoFD has posted the Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Emergency Hire Examination.

Filing Period:
10/19/26 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) – 10/23/26 at 5:00 p.m. (PT).
 
To see the Job Posting & view FAQs, please visit:

💻fire.lacounty.gov/firefighter-trainee-recruitment/

#BouquetIC

10/5 Update

Est. Acreage: 1,048
Containment: 63%

Please follow @ReadyLACounty & @Angeles_NF on X & visit Alertla.org for the latest info. Evac. info is available at: protect.genasys.com.

Thank you to ANF, our #LACoFD personnel & all responding law enforcement & mutual aid partners.

W/gratitude to the California Fire Foundation for paying tribute to 37 fallen heroes added to the Memorial Wall in Sacramento yesterday.

Thank you for honoring #LACoFD’s own:
🕊️ Captain David C. Gonzalez.
🕊️ Captain Michael Mercado
🕊️ FFS Ismael M. Villalta-Ayala
🕊️ FFPM Dustin Roberto

#NeverForget 💔🚒

On 10/3, at 3 p.m., the 24th Annual CA FFs Memorial Ceremony will honor 37 fallen heroes added to the Memorial Wall in Sacramento.

Honoring #LACoFD's own:

🕊️ Capt. Gonzalez.
🕊️ Capt. Mercado
🕊️ FFS Villalta-Ayala
🕊️ FFPM Roberto

Watch live:

www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/f...

#NeverForget 💔🚒

The #LACoFD Malibu Forestry Unit welcomed 48 landscape architects from across the US during their annual nationwide conference.

Guests toured our demonstration garden to learn about defensive space landscaping and home hardening.

This week, the #LACoFD Public Education Unit & CERT cadre trained 47 new & returning Dept. members to become CERT instructors!

Their mission? To head back out into #LACounty & expand life-saving CERT training for you.

Sign-up for an upcoming CERT class today:

💻 fire.lacounty.gov/community-emer…

Congrats to #LACoFD FF Morree & K-9 Roma on winning the Pet Hero Award at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s #RememberMeThursday ceremony! 🏆

Roma was honored for her incredible work rescuing survivors trapped under earthquake rubble in Venezuela. 🇻🇪❤️

A testament to giving shelter dogs a 2nd chance.

🍁 Happy first day of #Fall!

Since September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, the #LACoFD wants to help you be prepared to protect your families.

Get ready today! Follow the tips above & sign up for a free CERT class near you! 💻

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fire.lacounty.gov/community-emergency-response-team/

🍁 Happy first day of #Fall!

Since September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, the #LACoFD wants to help you be prepared to protect your families.

Get ready today! Follow the tips above & sign up for a free CERT class near you! 💻

⬇️
fire.lacounty.gov/community-emergency-response-team/

On 9/19, the #LACoFD will stand with the IAFF at the 2026 Fallen FF Memorial in Colorado Springs. Together, we will honor 288 fallen heroes, including four from our LACoFD family:

🚒 Captain David Gonzalez
🚒 Captain Michael Mercado
🚒 FFS Ismael Villalta-Ayala
🚒 FF Dustin Roberto

🕊️

#NeverForget

The #LACoFD proudly honors the rich culture, history & incredible contributions of our Hispanic & Latino communities—including Los Bomberos de L.A. County.

We are grateful for our Hispanic team members who help protect 4 million residents, delivering vital safety information & resources in Spanish.

Today at 2:25 pm, #LACoFD FFs responded to a mutual aid request from the @lahabraheights_fd for the Palos brush fire. The fire burned 17 acres & is 41% contained.

2 homes were destroyed & 2 outbuildings damaged. 1 FF & 1 civilian sustained minor injuries.

The cause is under investigation.

Highlighting and congratulating a few of our newest #LACoFD retirees, thanking them for countless years of courageous and dedicated service.

🐾MEET SEMIFINALIST K9 JOEY!

From wildfires to internat’l disasters, #LACoFD K9 Joey has dedicated his life to saving others. Now a semifinalist for the 16th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, he needs your help to reach the finals!

Vote for K9 Joey here:
www.americanhumane.org/hero-dog/joey/

Huge shoutout to our #LACoFD professional staff team, the Flamin’ Hots! 🔥

They brought the heat to yesterday's #LACounty Co-Ed Double Elimination Softball Tournament and walked away with 3rd place.

Way to go, team!

Many of our #LACoFD FFs, including Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone are in #NewYork today to show their support on this solemn 25th Remembrance of 9/11.

Across #LACounty, our men & women will also be in attendance at remembrance ceremonies to honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken.

#NeverForget

On this #LaborDay, the #LACoFD celebrate the achievements and contributions of all workers.

Our LACoFD team members are proud to be of service to the residents and communities in our care. Thank you to all those who ensure we are safe this day and every day.