ON PATROL BEFORE THE FIRE STARTS

Southern California Wildfire Response (SCWR) is an all-hazard wildland fire agency serving Los Angeles and neighboring counties. Established in 2021 and formerly known as LAIT911 Fire, SCWR exists to shorten the time between when a disaster starts and when trained help arrives.

Fire conditions in Southern California have changed. Extreme fire weather, fast ignitions, and wind-driven spread put heavy pressure on the entire response system, often in the first minutes of an incident. SCWR was built for those conditions. We combine early detection, real-time public alerts, and trained firefighters in the field to reduce risk before, during, and after an emergency.

Our mission is to protect communities, strengthen the regional emergency response system, and put trained firefighters where they’re needed most.

The LAIT911 App delivers real-time emergency alerts, incident tracking, aircraft monitoring, and live radio traffic for Los Angeles — often before responders arrive on scene. Through advanced warning and incident forecasting, the platform helps the public stay informed and prepared as conditions evolve.

Areas with effective early warning systems, such as LAIT911, have significantly reduced disaster-related fatalities. Statistics suggest that regions equipped with these systems can experience up to eight times fewer disaster deaths compared to those without such technology, indicating that the majority of these deaths could be preventable with timely alerts and information.

When incidents move fast, the platform supports clear information flow and situational awareness, helping communities, responders, and decision-makers adapt in real time and reduce the human impact of rapidly changing emergencies.