The #LAFD is taking emergency care to the next level with video laryngoscopes (VLs), a game-changing tool that improves patient safety and accelerates airway management in critical situations. Thanks to donor support, the LAFD Foundation secured these life-saving devices, making the LAFD the largest department in the country to adopt VL technology. Now, paramedics can intubate with high-definition precision, reducing complications and improving outcomes in the field. Your generosity helps the Fo

This is what community looks like. ❤️ Because of your year-end generosity, the LAFD Foundation is able to support the firefighters who protect Los Angeles every day. Your end-of-year gifts will support initiatives like critical upgrades to fire stations in our local communities. As firefighters worked around the clock this holiday season, away from their families to keep ours safe, your kindness reminded them that they are never truly alone. From the front lines to you — thank you for standing b

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

#YourLAFD and LAFD Air Operations lowering paramedic onto 270 foot crane to load 50 year old male with injury (age corrected from earlier report), in fair condition, onto helicopter and transport to the hospital. Video: LAFD | Peter Sanders ^MS | Los Angeles Fire Department

LAFD Air Operations, you rock my world. It's incredible to see what goes into a rescue mission, how these guys get everything ready and launched in 4 minutes, and the constant training required to be ready for anything that comes their way. Thank you for allowing our KTLA 5 News crew a rare, close-up glimpse into some of what you do. We rode in an Agusta AW-139, and it was glorious. More with these heroes to come soon to a TV near you.... | Christina Pascucci