groups of volunteer firemen in the city that was starting to grow. In 1886 those volunteers became members of the LAFD a paid
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LAFD History – The Bel Air Fire November, 1961 and the Gray Building Fire, November 1939
This month I am bringing back some history of two major fires in Los Angeles. The month of November is one of those times during the year that brings back many memories for me.
Continue ReadingLAFD History – Never Forget – 9/11/2001
Many members of the LAFD were not on the job 18 years ago when the US was attacked by terrorists on 9-11-2001. Many of those members of the new rookie classes were probably in grade school
Continue ReadingLAFD History – Old Engine 49 and Old Fireboat 2 at the Union Oil Fire – 1951
The following story was written by then Captain Bill Goss for the Firemen’s Grapevine, September 1951. Bill, who retired as a Deputy Chief many years ago was known for having many
Continue ReadingThe Fredericksburg Incident – 1944
During 1944, the City of Los Angeles was a nervous place. Although more than two years had passed since the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the coast of California and the LA Harbor
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