Firefighter Fraternal Organizations
The fire service has always been about more than trucks, hoses, helmets, and emergency calls. At its heart is brotherhood—the idea that firefighters stand together, support one another, protect their communities, and carry the traditions of those who came before them....
Firehouse to Film
Hollywood has created plenty of memorable firefighter characters, but every once in a while, an actor doesn't have to pretend to understand the fire service—they've actually worn the gear and went from firehouse to film. Several actors have real-world connections to...
Joining the Fire Department
Thinking about joining the Fire Department and becoming a firefighter? Maybe you've watched the trucks roll out of the station, heard the siren, or talked with a firefighter who said, “You should apply.” Now you're wondering what actually happens after you decide to...
LAFD: Ready for Anything
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) operates in one of America's most challenging fire-service environments. From dense urban neighborhoods and commercial districts to steep hillsides and wildfire-prone communities, Los Angeles firefighters face an extraordinary...