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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Citing wildfires, LAFD requests 15% budget increase

Los Angeles Fire Department requests over $1 billion, a 15% budget increase, funding 179 recruits, a wildfire crew, and helitanker services to strengthen wildfire response.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. firefighters propose hike in sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment and more

"This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever,"
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

LAFD insider named chief amid lingering questions about Palisades fire

Jaime Moore will commission an outside investigation into LAFD handling of the Lachman fire to restore transparency, accountability and department morale.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Brush fire burns in the Hollywood Hills, threatening homes

A Hollywood Hills brush fire moved uphill toward homes; firefighters and helicopters slowed its progress, about 80 personnel fought one-quarter acre with no structures involved.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
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