In Response to KCRW’s Reporting on Our Department
Statement from Southern California Wildfire Response In Response to KCRW’s Reporting on Our Department Southern California Wildfire Response (SCWR) strongly disputes several claims and characterizations made in KCRW’s reporting about…
Los Angeles Volunteer Firefighters: Unpaid, Not Unprofessional
Los Angeles Volunteer Firefighters: Unpaid, Not Unprofessional The city’s fire service began with volunteer companies. Held to professional standards, they still have a place in it. I grew up in…
Why This Fall’s Santa Ana Season Is One to Watch
Why This Fall’s Santa Ana Season Is One to Watch What the data actually says, and why “normal” isn’t the same as “nothing to watch.” On September 1, the National…
Fireworks Are Illegal in Los Angeles. All of Them.
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, Eaton,…
Is Sepulveda Basin Ready for the Olympics?
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…
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
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…
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 found out about the January 2025 Los Angeles fires…
Is Your Building Earthquake Safe? Here’s How to Find Out
Is Your Building Earthquake Safe? Here’s How to Find Out Everyone in Los Angeles lives with earthquake risk, but how much of that risk lands on you depends a lot…
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…