Los Angeles County Fire Department
8 hrs · 
Exactly one year ago today, Dr. Bob Kilroy—a member of our Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division—was struck by lightning in the ocean off Venice while teaching his daughter to surf. He went into cardiac arrest; lifeguards and paramedics were able to revive him. We're happy to report that Kilroy passed his swim check and has already spent several days as a lifeguard this summer!
Year After Lightning Strike, Ocean Lifeguard Back on Beach - Los Angeles County Fire Department
A year after he was struck by lightning and revived by paramedics, Ocean Lifeguard Bob Kilroy is once again protecting beachgoers in Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
12 hrs · 
Check it out! Our paramedics have a new, high-tech tool to help them save even more lives. The X-Series Monitor Defibrillators come equipped with technology that distinguishes CPR compressions from the patient's underlying heart rhythm, so paramedics can check the heart rhythm without stopping CPR. // ZOLL EMS and Fire
Paramedic: New Cardiac Monitors ‘a Tool to Help Us Do Our Job Better’ - Los Angeles County Fire...
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s new Zoll X-Series Monitor Defibrillators will help paramedics perform more effective CPR.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 23 at 6:08pm · 
Fans of Emergency! may recognize at least one of the faces in this photo—Engineer Mike Stoker (far right). This photo was taken during the arrival of the 1973 Ward La France pumper, which was donated to Universal Studios by its manufacturer. A crew from the Los Angeles County Fire Department accompanied the new Engine 51 from Elmira Heights, N.Y. to California.
From left to right, the other men in this photo are Chief Engineer Richard Houts, Fire Fighter Paramedic Ed McFall,...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department shared Los Angeles County Fire Department - Division VII's photo.
July 23 at 12:46pm · 
Los Angeles County Fire Department - Division VII at Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial
Firefighters were on hand to greet some Special Olympians at the Torch Run Ceremony in West Hollywood this evening. ‪#‎LA2015‬
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 21 at 3:41pm · 
The Los Angeles County Fire Department recently marked 10 years of providing fire safety and emergency medical services to the city of La Habra, California. Fire Captain Ernie Ramirez has been at Fire Station 191 in the city since Day 1, so it's no wonder that the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce recognized him for his service! Congratulations, Captain Ramirez!
La Habra Chamber Honors Fire Captain Ernie Ramirez - Los Angeles County Fire Department
The La Habra Chamber of Commerce honored Fire Captain Ernie Ramirez of Fire Station 191 during an awards ceremony at the Westridge Country Club.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 20 at 5:03pm · 
Huge congratulations to two of our Health Hazardous Materials Division investigators for their Law Enforcement Award from the U.S. Attorney's Office!
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors HHMD Investigators - Los Angeles County Fire Department
HHMD investigators receive the U.S. Attorney’s Office–Law Enforcement Award for their efforts in the investigation and prosecution of Exide Technologies Inc.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 20 at 3:09pm · 
As you wait for sunny weather to return, why not brush up on your water safety knowledge so you're prepared the next time you head out to the pool or the beach? The American Red Cross released this simple quiz—tell us your score! ‪#‎SummerSafetyLA‬
Water Safety Quiz | American Red Cross
How much do you know about water safety? Take the quiz to find out!
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Los Angeles County Fire Department shared David Beckham's photo.
July 19 at 1:15am · 
Guess who stopped by Fire Station 7 today! We were happy to give David Beckham a tour—but remember, you don't have to be a superstar athlete or a celebrity to pay us a visit! All of our fire stations are open to residents who want a quick tour. We love getting to know our communities!
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Thanks to all the guys at the LA.CO.F.D. Engine 7. Great tour for the kids and the big kid 😜 these guys are amazing.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department shared Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division's post.
July 18 at 7:28pm · 
Be careful!
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division added 2 new photos.
******Final Update***** Based on weather info via @NWSLosAngeles all ‪#‎LACounty‬beaches will return to normal operations at 8pm today. Thank you for all the c...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 17 at 4:29pm · 
Did you know that Walter Elias Disney was the first Honorary Fire Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department? In honor of Disneyland's 60th Anniversary, we dug this out of the archives. This photo of Fire Chief Keith E. Klinger, Walt Disney and four mouseketeers was taken Sept. 14, 1956.
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Los Angeles County Fire Department shared US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard's photo.
July 16 at 6:37pm · 
Please be careful this weekend, and if you're going to the beach, check with someone from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Divisionbefore you get in the water!
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SURF AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH DOLORES THIS WEEKEND...Although Hurricane Dolores will weaken significantly over the next several days as it mov...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department
July 16 at 3:41pm · Edited · 
In honor of Throwback Thursday, here's a recently rediscovered photo from our archives.
This image from the summer of 1946 is possibly the first example of the Los Angeles County Fire Department's use of a helicopter—but its mission was not fighting fires. Instead, the Fire Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, contracted with the U.S. Army to use this Sikorsky S51 to spread wild grass seed following a brush fire above La Cañada, according to retired Fire C...
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Los Angeles County Fire Department shared County of Los Angeles Fire Department Division VI's post.
July 15 at 11:06am · 
Yes, our firefighters do occasionally rescue cats from trees.
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‪#‎catrescue‬,‪#‎LACoFD‬, Fire Station 14 to the rescue of trapped kitty on a palm tree. Firefighter Paramedic Travis Dickey FS14A risked a scared cat attack. Photos provided by Eric Suarez and Anthony Madrid.
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