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Suspended LAFD union president disputes allegations of missing receipts: 'I've been unjustly accused'
A dramatic scene unfolded Friday morning outside the union's office, four days after the International Assn. of Fire Fighters ...
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Los Angeles Firefighters Extinguish South Park Home Blaze, Cause Under Investigation
LAFD extinguished a fire at a South Park residence within 15 minutes; one person was rescued and taken to the hospital. No firefighter injuries were reported.
The LA Rams find a fantastic way to honor the L.A Firefighter for the 2025 NFL Draft
Los Angeles Rams will bring changes to the team during the NFL Draft. The team will renovate a station to support ...
A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts
Freddy Escobar made nearly $540,000 in 2022. He doubled his base salary with overtime payouts, earning a total of more than ...
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Loved ones celebrate 'Nurse Hailey', wife of LAFD firefighter, who died during childbirth
During the vigil, Hailey Okula's newborn son made an appearance, along with a bright rainbow, perhaps a sign that she's ...
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Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Historic Hollywood Apartment Building in Just 17 Minutes
LAFD extinguished a fire in a Hollywood historical apartment in 17 minutes; no injuries reported. Cause under investigation.
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LAFD Extinguishes South LA Fire
A fire at a metal clad building near downtown Los Angeles was quickly knocked down Tuesday by Los Angeles Fire Department ...
Los Angeles mayor slashes fire department DEI bureau in proposed budget months after woke backlash
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released a budget proposal that would fold the LAFD’s Equity Bureau into the Professional ...
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L.A. Firefighters’ Union Under Fire as Leaders Cash In on Overtime Amid Scrutiny
Amid staffing shortages, instead of hiring more personnel, the city has leaned on overtime to fill the gaps. Firefighters are ...