Would you try to save a life using Hands-Only CPR?
Sadly, most would not. Only 32% of people who suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) receive bystander CPR, even though it can double and even triple their chances for survival.
Studies show over 70% of Americans feel helpless when confronted with this situation, but there is an answer!*
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#LAFDFFLife: Have you ever wondered 'What happens if the firefighter drops the hoseline?"
If the Engineer (the firefighter operating the fire engine pump) can see this happen, they will reduce/shut off pressure to the line. However, that is not always possible.
Firefighters must know how to "capture the line" - in other words, how to regain control of a flowing handline.
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LAFD Retiree Richard D. Preston, we mourn your passing and honor your service to the people of Los Angeles. Additional information and tributes: http://bit.ly/1K908aI
[LAFD ALERT] Structure Fire 01/26/2016
#StructureFire; 12:03PM; 3463 E Garnet St; http://bit.ly/1OWCcnM; #BoyleHeights; Single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing.; FS 25; Batt 1; #CentralBureau; Council District 14; E25 RA25 E17 RA2 T9 E210 T10 EM1 BC2 E9 E2 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart
Listen live: http://bit.ly/LAFD-AUDIO
For updates on this incident: http://bit.ly/LAFD-ALERTS
#StructureFire; 12:03PM; 3463 E Garnet St; http://bit.ly/1OWCcnM; #BoyleHeights; Single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing.; FS 25; Batt 1; #CentralBureau; Council District 14; E25 RA25 E17 RA2 T9 E210 T10 EM1 BC2 E9 E2 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart
Listen live: http://bit.ly/LAFD-AUDIO
For updates on this incident: http://bit.ly/LAFD-ALERTS
[LAFD ALERT] Tree 01/26/2016
#Tree; 11:35AM; 150 S Barrington Pl - ON VA Hospital Property; http://bit.ly/1KCUNTW; #Westwood/UCLA; Vegetation fire on VA Hospital property. Two separate incidents (Tree fire and Structure Fire) combined to this one incident. Acreage unk; FS 19; Batt 9; #WestBureau; Council District 11; BC14 BC9 CM42 E19 E237 E261 E292 E37 E59 E71 EM9 RA19 RA71 T37 T61 T92 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart
Listen live: http://bit.ly/LAFD-AUDIO
For updates on this incident: http://bit.ly/LAFD-ALERTS
#Tree; 11:35AM; 150 S Barrington Pl - ON VA Hospital Property; http://bit.ly/1KCUNTW; #Westwood/UCLA; Vegetation fire on VA Hospital property. Two separate incidents (Tree fire and Structure Fire) combined to this one incident. Acreage unk; FS 19; Batt 9; #WestBureau; Council District 11; BC14 BC9 CM42 E19 E237 E261 E292 E37 E59 E71 EM9 RA19 RA71 T37 T61 T92 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart
Listen live: http://bit.ly/LAFD-AUDIO
For updates on this incident: http://bit.ly/LAFD-ALERTS
"Train as if your life depends on it, because it does"
The unofficial motto of #YourLAFD carries over into all aspects of the work we do.
The horror of a mass shooting touched very close to home on December 2, 2015 when 14 people were killed in the terrorist attack in San Bernardino.
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OPENER: Good Tuesday Morning Los Angeles! Margaret Stewart on-duty at the Emergency Public Information Center until 7:00 AM Sunday 31 January, 2016.
101 FREEWAY: 40 Hour Closure Approaching
- Tomorrow morning, the 6th Street Viaduct will permanently close.
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Winds overnight into Tuesday...
Late-season Santa Anas are kicking up, with Wind Advisories going into effect throughout the night.
The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories, now in effect, for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles County. Areas of NE winds 20-35 mph gusting to 55 are expected.
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We were saddened to learn that on Jan 22, 2016: Ronald Adams, Lieutenant - North Little Rock, AR died in the line of fire service duty. The LAFD honors your service and joins a nation that mourns your passing. Rest in peace. Additional information: http://1.usa.gov/1PNSleM
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