This #GivingTuesday, we’re highlighting items the LAFD Foundation has been able to purchase because of donors like you. 🔥 Thermal Imaging Cameras help firefighters see through smoke to locate victims and detect hidden fire. 🩺 Video Laryngoscopes allow paramedics to secure a patient’s airway quickly and safely in critical emergencies. 💧 Pump Pods provide the ability to move and deliver large water reserves during extended firefighting operations. 🏗️ Sandbag Machines help first responders rapi

See what’s cooking for lunch today at #LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) and Fire Station 4! MFC is responsible for processing #911 and non-emergency #firedepartment calls, and subsequently dispatching LAFD resources. The facility is adjacent to Fire Station 4 and the Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center. #firefighter #firefighters #firefighting #firehouse #lunchtime #lunchideas #recipeoftheday #cookingtips #healthycooking | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

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LAFD Air Ops | Hoist Rescue 🚁 Back in March, LAFD Air Operations carried out a high-stakes hoist rescue, safely airlifting a 55-year-old woman in serious condition for urgent medical care. Crews navigated multiple high-tension power lines to reach the patient—an effort that required precision, experience, and seamless teamwork to ensure a successful outcome. #rescue #firefighter #firstresponders #helicopter #helicopterrescue | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

@lafdairops Hiker Rescue - 7/19/2025 LAFD Air Operations responded to a mountain biker down on Mandeville Fire Road who required a hoist rescue from remote terrain. The patient was safely extracted and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the air crew in action precision teamwork, fast response, and commitment to public safety from above. #LAFD #AW139 #Hoist #AirRescue #FireHelicopter #Pilot #HikerRescue #HoistRescue #AviationLife #HelicopterOps #Publ