Fireworks Are Illegal in Los Angeles. All of Them.
Before you light anything this Fourth of July, read this. Less than two years ago, Los Angeles burned. The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Kenneth Fire…
Did You Know LAFD Started Out as a Volunteer Department?
Most people who live in LA assume the city’s fire protection has always looked the way it does today: paid professionals, full-time stations, a massive budget and fleet behind it.…
Is Sepulveda Basin Ready for the Olympics?
In 2028, the world will watch athletes compete at the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. For most people watching, it will be their…
The Fire Isn’t Out Just Because the Flames Are Gone
Most people who follow wildfire know what initial attack looks like. The cameras are there for that part. Fewer know what comes after. On New Year’s Day 2025, LAFD crews…
If You Were Under an Evacuation Order, You May Not Owe Rent for Those Days
A new California law that took effect January 1, 2026 has quietly handed renters one of the most practical protections to come out of the state’s wildfire response efforts. It’s…
When the City Ran Out of Engines: How SCWR Held the San Fernando Valley During LA’s Worst Fire Disaster
When the City Ran Out of Engines: How SCWR Held the San Fernando Valley During LA’s Worst Fire Disaster. Most people learned about the January 2025 Los Angeles fires the…
Is Your Building Earthquake Safe? Here’s How to Find Out
Is Your Building Earthquake Safe? Here’s How to Find Out Living in Los Angeles comes with the constant risk of earthquakes, making it crucial to know whether the building you…
Equestrian Rescued After Horseback Riding Accident in Hansen Dam
This past weekend, SCWR (formerly LAIT911) Firefighters rescued an injured equestrian who was bucked off of her horse deep within the trails of Hansen Dam. The individual had reportedly suffered…
Recommended Followed Apparatus
Did you know in the LAIT911 app you can receive a notification every time a certain LAFD apparatus is dispatched? LAIT911 Premium users gain early insights into high-priority incidents, staying…