Latest Los Angeles City Fire Department Stories

With his many years as construction services head of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Captain Bob Holloway is an indispensable new member of Fire Protection Group, Inc. LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For several years, Fire Protection Group, Inc. has provided sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, standpipes, extinguishers and among many other fire safety services to clients throughout Southern California. Based in the particularly vulnerable region, the company has...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures drop and residents look for ways to heat their homes, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. This why Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) are reminding the public about important safety tips to reduce the risk of CO exposure. CO poisoning can occur as a result of a poorly ventilated heater or a CO leak from another source. Symptoms can include nausea,...