Los Angeles

LAFD Officials Criticized for Failing to Reduce Response Times

Union official says solution is adding companies and ambulances.

Posted Monday, November 19, 2012

Fatalities among Los Angeles Freeway Crash

Four people hospitalized in critical condition.

Posted Tuesday, September 4, 2012

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Elderly Driver Crashes into Crowd Outside Los Angeles Elementary School

Nine children injured, four listed in serious condition.

Posted Thursday, August 30, 2012

Seven Injured, Two Dead in Los Angeles Crash and Electrocution

As more people approached the scene, more were shocked.

Posted Thursday, August 23, 2012

Expert: LAFD Response Time Data Untrustworthy

Credibility becomes an issue as data is incorrect.

Posted Friday, May 18, 2012

Los Angeles Mayor Appoints New Director after LAFD Response Time Shakeup

LAFD was hammered by City Council members for failing to correctly report response times.

Posted Monday, March 26, 2012

LAFD Admits to Misleading Response Data

City Controller plans to audit response times.

Posted Monday, March 19, 2012

L.A. Teen Cheerleader Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Football Game

Bystanders performed CPR while waiting for paramedics to arrive.

Posted Monday, October 3, 2011

First Responders, Hospitals Prepare for Los Angeles Traffic Shutdown

Doctors, nurses and other staff will be housed in dorms.

Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2011


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