Los Angeles Fire Department

LAFD

Firefighters

Part of Los Angeles

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The City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) protects more than four million people in America's second largest city. It is responsible for 400+ square-miles, 106 stations, and over 3,200 firefighters. Their helicopter fleet is based at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)

News

Coulson Chinooks Against California Wildfires

Jul 14, 2023 · Coulson Aviation awarded year-round contract by Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura County fire departments to fight against wildfires in Southern California
Los Angeles Fire Department Adds Bell 505

Jun 30, 2023 · Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Added a new Bell 505 helicopter, FIRE 7, to its emergency services fleet
LAFD Plan to Adopt Drones DJI to Save Lives

Apr 10, 2019 · Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and DJI collaborate to advance drone technology for public safety applications. Agency continues a multi-year strategic plan to adopt drones that help save lives
Los Angeles Fire Department Orders Fifth AW139

Dec 16, 2018 · The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) ordered its fifth AW139 for firefighting. To be delivered in 2019 from Leonardo’ Philadelphia plant

Locations

KVNY VNY

Van Nuys Airport

Models

1962-??	Bell 47
1991-	Bell 412
2008-	AgustaWestland AW139

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