As of 6:00PM tonight (November 23), all LAFD fire boats involved in suppression efforts on the ONE HENRY HUDSON were relieved by private firefighting boats. Active fire suppression continues as the contents of the ship are removed by salvage companies, slowly granting further access to burning materials in the sub-levels below the ship's deck. Though the shelter-in-place order was lifted yesterday, air quality monitoring is ongoing in the area surrounding the ship, along the shore around the Por

This #GivingTuesday, we’re highlighting items the LAFD Foundation has been able to purchase because of donors like you. 🔥 Thermal Imaging Cameras help firefighters see through smoke to locate victims and detect hidden fire. 🩺 Video Laryngoscopes allow paramedics to secure a patient’s airway quickly and safely in critical emergencies. 💧 Pump Pods provide the ability to move and deliver large water reserves during extended firefighting operations. 🏗️ Sandbag Machines help first responders rapi