LACoFD

#LACounty heat wave in effect. Visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat for resources & cooling center info. Drink lots of💧 Wear lightweight clothes👚 Avoid midday☀️ Exercise early or late🏃🏽 Never leave🧍🏻or 🐶in parked🚗 Check on neighbors👵🏽 Provide shade & water for livestock/pets 🐴

If you’re 15-20, join the #LACoFD for a Virtual Recruitment Webinar to learn about the Explorer Program & the May 2026 application process.   4/4 ⏰10:00 a.m. 🔗Bit.ly/26EPRW   4/13 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. 🔗Bit.ly/26EPRW2   For more info, visit: 🔗fire.lacounty.gov/Explorer-Progr…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🇮🇪 The #LACoFD wishes everyone a joyful day of festivities. Remember to celebrate safely, and don’t test your luck! This St. Patrick’s Day, and everyday, do not drink and drive.

Day 3 of the #LACoFD & #WFL 10th Annual Women’s Fire Prep Academy is complete.🚒🔥 Participants continue to engage in physical fitness activities & hands-on training w/tools & equipment, including ext. ladders, rotary saws & pulling/laying down hose. Looking forward to Week 4!

A new Baywatch reboot is officially in development for the 2026–2027 television season, and it’s worth recognizing the show’s deep roots with @lacolifeguards (1/4)

🌡 Per @NWSLosAngeles, temperatures are going to be higher than they've been in a while. A heat warning is in effect for LA County. 🔵 Visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat for resources & cooling center information. #ReadyLACounty #StaySafe

Today is just the beginning of a long period of hot weather, with significant heat peaking next week. Now is the time to prepare! Make a plan to stay cooler by following these tips. #socal #caheat

Please complete this community survey about your experience w/recovery & repopulation efforts during the Eaton & Palisades fires. Your feedback will help #LACounty improve coordination & disaster preparedness for future emergencies. Take the survey at: 🔗 recovery.lacounty.gov/survey

#LACoFD Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone & members of the @LACoFireAirOps team are attending Verticon in GA this week. Today, Sikorsky presented the Air Ops team an award for rescues made during the Christmas 2025 rain storm & GE Aerospace also presented an award to the Department.

HIGH RISK FOR HEAT ILLNESS this week, especially Thursday and Friday. Adjust plans now to avoid outdoor activities during the heat of the day. #cawx

Congrats to the 87 residents who recently completed the CERT training classes held in La Puente, Glendora & Topanga. CERT members are an integral part of their local communities-they have acquired the skills to care for themselves, families & neighbors in the event of a disaster.

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Firefighter of the Year 🚒🔥 Congratulations to #LACoFD Fire Captain Randall Owens who received the Firefighter of the Year Award from the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, during their 51st Annual Police and Fire Recognition event held at the end of February.

Multi-Agency Command in action during the #LAMarathon! Today, the #LACoFD proudly partnered with the LAFD, LASD, LAPD, and other public safety partners to coordinate resources and keep runners and spectators safe. #Teamwork 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚒🚓🚑

41st #LAMarathon! Our #LACoFD crews have been keeping everyone safe, lending a hand at first-aid stations & having a little fun along the way. 20,000+ runners are pushing through the course. Stay hydrated, look out for each other & know we’re here for you every step of the way!

Heat Advisories issued for Sun across LA County coasts, San Fernando Vly, San Gabriel Vly, and Santa Monica Mtns, with highs 85-92 degrees. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including elderly and those active outdoors. #LAheat #LAWeather

Happy #InternationalWomensDay The #LACoFD proudly celebrates International Women’s Day. “Here’s to strong women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” - Michelle Obama

Widespread N-NE winds today across LA/Ventura counties, including LA Basin/San Gabriel Valley where gusts of 35-45 mph will be common, except isolated gusts up to 55 mph in foothills. Damaging gusts up to 70 mph in San Gabriel mtns. Be alert for downed trees/powerlines. #cawx

Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th at 2 a.m. The #LACoFD would like to remind everyone to set your clocks an hour ahead AND change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors! 🔋🕑

The #LACoFD along with the LACoFD Asian Pacific Islander Association were honored to attend the Lunar New Year AAPI Heritage Celebration hosted by Supervisor Hilda Solis at the Hacienda Heights Community Center yesterday. 📸 Edith Lai, LACoFD PIA

Moderate to local strong Santa Ana northeast winds 💨 will continue through Sun. along w/a warm up ☀️. If you see a: ⚡Downed power line, keep away & call 9-1-1. 🚧Road hazard, call the DPW 24/7 hotline at 1-800-675-HELP. 🚦Dark traffic signal, treat it as an all-way stop.