A first-hand view from LAFD Air Ops during this morning’s cliff rescue on Mullholland Drive. Careful coordination between air and ground crews ensured our patient was extricated, hoisted, and transported to the hospital quickly and safely. #lafd #lafdairops #cliffrescue #hoist #teamwork | Los Angeles Fire Department

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After residents raised concerns about the Los Angeles Fire Department's response times during last month's devastating fires, many are now questioning whether they have enough staff not just to fight the big blazes, but to respond to everyday calls. Many homeowners told 7 On Your Side they barely saw any firefighters in the initial moments of the Palisades Fire. | ABC7

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From @lafdairops: Hoist training operations over Los Angeles. Precision, communication, and repetition — refining critical skills so we’re ready when it matters most. Every evolution is about safety, teamwork, and excellence in the air. #LAFD #lafdairops #Firefighter #hoist #losangeles | Los Angeles Fire Department

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LOS ANGELES - Fire Chief RALPH M. TERRAZAS will retire from the LOS ANGELES (City) FIRE DEPARTMENT effective March 26, 2022, with 38 years of service. He was hired on December 18, 1983, and has served unselfishly and professionally in the following ranks: Firefighter - December 18, 1983 Fire Inspector I - June 30, 1989 Fire Captain I - June 14, 1992 Fire Captain II - August 31, 1997 Battalion Chief - July 2, 2000 Assistant Chief - July 24, 2005 Fire Chief - August 8, 2014 Chief Terrazas achieved