But it’s not usually a fire that LAFD Station 11 is responding to. Through August of this year, there have been 599 drug overdose calls, compared with 36 runs for structure fires.

But it’s not usually a fire that LAFD Station 11 is responding to. Through August of this year, there have been 599 drug overdose calls, compared with 36 runs for structure fires.

Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.

LAFD rescued a man trapped in a manhole in downtown Los Angeles amid traffic disruptions and a concurrent LAPD assault ...

By commandeering this extra staffing and pulling other engines from stations around the city, the LAFD could have sent at least 10 more rigs to each of the city’s five wildland corridors ...

The three LAFD stations that sent fire engines to respond to the fire on Monday are among the top 10 busiest stations in the city so far in 2025, ...

Here are some numbers to consider. In 1960, with a population of 2.5 million, we had 112 LAFD fire stations. Today, with a population of nearly 4 million, we have 106 stations.That is according to ...

In 1960, with a population of 2.5 million, we had 112 LAFD fire stations. Today, with a population of nearly 4 million, we have 106 stations.

By commandeering this extra staffing and pulling other engines from stations around the city, the LAFD could have sent at ...