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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 10h

#WorldMentalHealthDay

#LACoFD supports mental health & the well-being of personnel. If you or someone you know needs help:

📞Call 988 for support w/suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress
📞Call 800-854-7771 for crisis response teams or mental health resources
📞Call 211 for general info

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday, we were above Topanga Canyon with Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to see State and County partnership in action: clearing brush, cutting red tape, and preparing our communities for fire season.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to Apple TV and producer Jamie Lee Curtis for inviting the #LACoFD to the special screening of The Lost Bus on September 20, 2025.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Apply Now to be an #LACoFD Senior Nursing Instructor!

Filing for this open competitive job opportunity will remain open until the position is filled.

To access the bulletin, please use the link below:

🔗 www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4895708...

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to the City of Covina’s FF of the Year, #LACoFD Fire Captain Mitch Orsatt.

Captain Orsatt is currently assigned to FS 153.

To honor this recognition, the Covina Sunrise Rotary honored Captain Orsatt at an award banquet held last week.

Congrats Captain Orsatt!

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

GREAT NIGHT W/THE HOLLYROD FOUNDATION!

Thank you to Holly Robinson-Peete & Rodney Peete for recognizing the #LACoFD Sirens of Silence program for its work with neurodivergent individuals and for spreading kindness — CARE NEEDS NO WORDS!

❤️💛💙

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

Another Successful GFC✔️

A huge thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Fall Girls’ Fire Camp yesterday!

The dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm from the 125 participants, LACoFD instructors and numerous supporters made this event memorable.

Missed it? Join us next Spring!

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to everyone who joined the 10/4 regional #CERT exercise held at the AV Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the #LACoFD, #LASD & AV CERT team, participants rotated through scenarios including:

⚠️ Triage
⚠️ Fire/Flood
⚠️ Lifts & Carries
⚠️ Medical
⚠️ Cribbing

It was a great day!

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow,the CA Fire Foundation will honor the sacrifice of 30 fallen FFs, including 5 #LACoFD FFs:

🕊️ FF Pontius
🕊️ FF Van Oeffelen
🕊️ FFS Duran
🕊️ Captain Flores
🕊️ Captain LeVasseur

To watch the ceremony live, visit the CA Fire Foundation YouTube page at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 8d

It was a “Pig-Ture Perfect” time at the Antelope Valley Fair! Thank you to all the visitors that stopped by to visit the #LACoFD booth.

A huge shout out to Division 5 firefighters, ODEI, CSLs, and Forestry team for helping to staff this year’s booth.

🎥 LACoFD Multi-Media Unit

#AVFair

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 9d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

The #LACoFD is committed to promoting breast cancer awareness & education.

In memory of those lost, to uplift those battling & to celebrate all breast cancer survivors, LACoFD personnel may wear pink patches throughout October.

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 11d

#LACoFD Recruit Academy 178 focused and committed to training as they work toward academy completion on Friday, October 24, 2025.

📸 Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer

#FireFighterTrainee #FireFighter #FireFighters #JoinOurTeam #LiveTheDream #LACounty #County

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 13d

With a #FloodWatch in effect for sections of #SoCal with the biggest concern for the recent burn scars, please follow the safety tips in the graphic below.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 14d

Ready to be a Hometown Hero?

Register today for a FREE CERT training to learn how to respond effectively in emergencies & make a difference in your community!

The #LACoFD has an upcoming Oct. training in the City of Agoura Hills.

Register at:

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

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 16d

From the Skies to the Sea — We’re in This Together

This week, we welcomed Quebec pilots to the LACoFD Lifeguard Division, strengthening the bond between two teams dedicated to public safety, one in the air, the other in water.

The visit was more than a meeting. It was a moment of shared purpose.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 18d

Today, the #LACoFD is launching the #LACoFDGoBag campaign as part of the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Preparedness program - and we want to see what YOU pack!

✅ Take a pic or video of your Go Bag items
✅ Share what you included & why
✅ Tag @LACoFD and three friends
✅ Use #LACoFDGoBag

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 19d

#ClaraIC 🔥🚒

This afternoon, #LACoFD FFs responded to a commercial building fire on S. Garfield Ave. & Santa Clara St. in #BellGardens.

FFs remain on scene for mop-up operations. There were no reported injuries & the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 21d

Another CERT Training Completed ✔️

Congratulations to 44 California Water Service personnel who completed our 20-hour CERT class in the City of Commerce.

They trained in fire suppression, light search & rescue, triage, & teamwork.

Visit, bit.ly/LACoFD-CERT to sign up.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 22d

#Community

On Wed., 9/17, Community Services Liaisons Rosemary Vivero & Gina Chan, along with Division 1 Senior Secretary III Natalie Rauda & Medium Truck Driver Elliot Hoffman provided Hands-Only CPR Training to 60 Northrop Grumman retirees at the City of Gardena Elks Club.

#handsonlycpr 🤚🏽🤚🏿🤚🏻🤚🏾

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 22d

W/a #FloodWatch in effect for sections of #SoCal w/biggest concern for the recent burn scars, please follow the safety tips below.

🌧️ Showers/thunderstorms expected thru TR night.

☔️ Rainfall rates could exceed 0.50” per hour.

⚠️Mud/debris flows possible in recent burn areas.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to the City of Hermosa Beach and #LACoFD Division I Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kane for sharing these important safety tips.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 23d

On September 20, six brave #LACoFD heroes will be honored & added to the IAFF Wall of Honor along with 305 other firefighters at the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter memorial:

• FC Henry Flores
• FC Kenneth Renz
• FFS Ulysses Duran
• FFS William Lenzen
• FF Andrew Pontious
• FF Jonathan Van Oeffelen

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 25d

The #LACoFD extends our condolences to Timber Mesa Fire & Medical as they mourn the tragic loss of 2 FFs killed in the line of duty, along w/1 other individual involved in the crash.

Our prayers are w/our colleagues at Timber Mesa along w/the families who lost their loved ones.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 25d

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 
The #LACoFD celebrates the vibrant cultures, rich traditions & incredible contributions of Hispanic communities. We also proudly celebrate our many Hispanic team members & contributions of the Los Bomberos de LA County association.

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 29d

Today marks the 24th anniversary of Patriot Day we gathered as a community to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Hosted by the LAFD, LACoFD Fire Chief Morrone joined a host of LA City and LA County officials and other dignitaries for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

We shall never forget.

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