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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 16h

Tomorrow at 10:16 am, millions across the globe will take part in the GREAT SHAKEOUT, the largest earthquake drill!

The #LACoFD urges everyone to engage in the drill, review emergency plans & update emergency supplies!

For more info, visit Shakeout.org.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 17h

The #LACoFD joined alongside our #LACounty peers at today’s #2025QPA Ceremony.

This year’s theme, “Resilient: Today, Tomorrow, Together” celebrated the enduring spirit of Los Angeles County.

The #LACoFD was honored to receive several awards. Congrats to all of the honorees!

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Community and Hometown Attentiveness 🚒

It was a great weekend spent with community… From #LACoFD Forestry Division presentations to community engagement/public education booths and firefighter recognitions!

#Community #Caring #Teamwork #HometownAttentiveness

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Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management @readylacounty.bsky.social · 1d

🌦 Evacuation Orders & Warnings for potential mud or debris flows are no longer in effect as of 6 PM today. Stay alert to hazards. Be aware of crews in your area responding to storm impacts.

✔ Take 4 steps to prepare for future storms: ready.lacounty.gov

#LARain

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Over the weekend, the #LACoFD lifeguards celebrated 49 newly graduated Ocean Lifeguard Cadets.

This group worked hard by completing scheduled tower days w/ocean lifeguards, shadowing them during ocean rescues, first aid care, etc.

Congrats & we wish you continued success!

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Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management @readylacounty.bsky.social · 3d

#LARain is in the forecast.

Peak rain intensities Monday (tomorrow) 5pm-Tuesday 3pm

Visit Ready.lacounty.gov/Rain to prepare. ☔️🌧️

Assume that burn areas and canyon, hillside, mountain and other steep areas are more likely to have landslides and mudslides.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 3d

Rain is in the forecast from late today through tomorrow. Now's the time to ensure you're #LARain ready.

⚠️Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for storm prep resources

👨🏽‍💻Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov

📲Follow us on socials on X @ReadyLACounty & @LACoFDPIO

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 3d

Today, we celebrate & honor Native Americans & their many contributions & cultures, especially those who call #LACounty home.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the LACoFD’s admin. offices are closed today.

Our fire stations & 9-1-1 Dispatch Center remain open 24/7.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats to #LACoFD FFS Christopher Boettcher and fellow first responders honored by the San Pedro Elks Lodge #966 as part of First Responders Recognition Night held earlier this week.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

#NationalComingOutDay 🌈

The #LACoFD is proud to raise awareness & inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals who come out & share their authentic selves with the world.

Whether you are out or not ready yet, we stand w/everyone on their journey of identity & self expression.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 5d

#WorldMentalHealthDay

#LACoFD supports mental health & the well-being of personnel. If you or someone you know needs help:

📞Call 988 for support w/suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress
📞Call 800-854-7771 for crisis response teams or mental health resources
📞Call 211 for general info

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday, we were above Topanga Canyon with Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to see State and County partnership in action: clearing brush, cutting red tape, and preparing our communities for fire season.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to Apple TV and producer Jamie Lee Curtis for inviting the #LACoFD to the special screening of The Lost Bus on September 20, 2025.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 6d

Apply Now to be an #LACoFD Senior Nursing Instructor!

Filing for this open competitive job opportunity will remain open until the position is filled.

To access the bulletin, please use the link below:

🔗 www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4895708...

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to the City of Covina’s FF of the Year, #LACoFD Fire Captain Mitch Orsatt.

Captain Orsatt is currently assigned to FS 153.

To honor this recognition, the Covina Sunrise Rotary honored Captain Orsatt at an award banquet held last week.

Congrats Captain Orsatt!

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 10d

GREAT NIGHT W/THE HOLLYROD FOUNDATION!

Thank you to Holly Robinson-Peete & Rodney Peete for recognizing the #LACoFD Sirens of Silence program for its work with neurodivergent individuals and for spreading kindness — CARE NEEDS NO WORDS!

❤️💛💙

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 11d

Another Successful GFC✔️

A huge thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Fall Girls’ Fire Camp yesterday!

The dedication, teamwork, and enthusiasm from the 125 participants, LACoFD instructors and numerous supporters made this event memorable.

Missed it? Join us next Spring!

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to everyone who joined the 10/4 regional #CERT exercise held at the AV Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the #LACoFD, #LASD & AV CERT team, participants rotated through scenarios including:

⚠️ Triage
⚠️ Fire/Flood
⚠️ Lifts & Carries
⚠️ Medical
⚠️ Cribbing

It was a great day!

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 13d

Tomorrow,the CA Fire Foundation will honor the sacrifice of 30 fallen FFs, including 5 #LACoFD FFs:

🕊️ FF Pontius
🕊️ FF Van Oeffelen
🕊️ FFS Duran
🕊️ Captain Flores
🕊️ Captain LeVasseur

To watch the ceremony live, visit the CA Fire Foundation YouTube page at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 13d

It was a “Pig-Ture Perfect” time at the Antelope Valley Fair! Thank you to all the visitors that stopped by to visit the #LACoFD booth.

A huge shout out to Division 5 firefighters, ODEI, CSLs, and Forestry team for helping to staff this year’s booth.

🎥 LACoFD Multi-Media Unit

#AVFair

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 15d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

The #LACoFD is committed to promoting breast cancer awareness & education.

In memory of those lost, to uplift those battling & to celebrate all breast cancer survivors, LACoFD personnel may wear pink patches throughout October.

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 16d

#LACoFD Recruit Academy 178 focused and committed to training as they work toward academy completion on Friday, October 24, 2025.

📸 Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer

#FireFighterTrainee #FireFighter #FireFighters #JoinOurTeam #LiveTheDream #LACounty #County

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 18d

With a #FloodWatch in effect for sections of #SoCal with the biggest concern for the recent burn scars, please follow the safety tips in the graphic below.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 20d

Ready to be a Hometown Hero?

Register today for a FREE CERT training to learn how to respond effectively in emergencies & make a difference in your community!

The #LACoFD has an upcoming Oct. training in the City of Agoura Hills.

Register at:

🔗fire.lacounty.gov/community-emergency-response-team

Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 21d

From the Skies to the Sea — We’re in This Together

This week, we welcomed Quebec pilots to the LACoFD Lifeguard Division, strengthening the bond between two teams dedicated to public safety, one in the air, the other in water.

The visit was more than a meeting. It was a moment of shared purpose.

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