Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV commands @LAFDβs Central Bureau, based at Fire Station 3 and encompassing central Los Angeles. In case of emergency, call 911.
Joined March 2015
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6 Mar 2015
Welcome to the official Twitter account of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Operations Central Bureau. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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1 May 2024
Come join us for Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Details are in the flyer.
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30 Jan 2024
LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Firefighter Nicholas Van Blarcom on his promotion to Apparatus Operator. AO Van Blarcom has been assigned to FS 11-A and will be serving the Westlake/MacArthur Park Neighborhoods. Congratulations!
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30 Jan 2024
LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Captain Kevin OβConnor on his promotion to Captain II. Captain II OβConnor has been assigned to FS 50-A and will be serving the Glassell Park and Atwater Village Neighborhoods. Congratulations!
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30 Jan 2024
LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Captain Elliott Ibanez on his promotion to Captain II. Captain II Ibanez has been assigned to FS 11-B and will be serving the Westlake/MacArthur Park Neighborhoods. Congratulations and best of luck.
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30 Jan 2024
LAFD Operations Central Bureau, Deputy Chief Richard Fields IV, congratulates Captain Lawrence Salas on his promotion to Captain II. Captain II Salas has been assigned to FS 11-A and will be serving the Westlake/MacArthur Park Neighborhoods. Congratulations and best of luck.
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2 Feb 2023
LAFD Central firefighters from Engine 13 in Pico-Union/Koreatown recently visited Magnolia Avenue Elementary School. Fun was had by all, and the kids learned a lot about fire safety.
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30 Jan 2023
LAFD Central Deputy Chief Fligiel joined Fire Commissioner Dr. Jimmy Hara, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and many others in celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year at the 124th Annual Golden Dragon Parade in DTLA. #lafdcentral
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20 Jan 2023
@lafdcentral stations 1 and 12 had the privilege of hosting @cd1losangeles for a station visit and tour. Our firefighters and OCB Commander enjoyed the opportunity to meet with @EunissesH and demonstrate their pride in serving CD1 from some of the oldest stations in LA.
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11 Aug 2022
In partnership with MySafe:LA, LAFD Central firefighters from Engine 13 in Koreatown recently visited the Ketchum YMCA summer camp. These happy campers learned about fire safety and firefighters' tools and protective equipment, and even got to tour the fire engine.
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5 Aug 2022
#LAFDcentral firefighters from Task Force 29 recently participated in a children's book reading event at the Pio Pico-Koreatown Library. The children enjoyed a book about firefighting ducks, a demonstration of firefighters' protective equipment, and a tour of the fire truck.
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2 Aug 2022
#lafdcentral firefighters from Task Force 10 during a recent training day. These all-risk responders stay prepared for all incident types, from truck company operations at center-hallway structure fires to helicopter filling operations at brush fires.
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19 Jul 2022
#LAFDCentral members recently participated in Gas Emergency Safety and Education training. Many thanks to our partners at #SoCalGas for delivering this outstanding training to our firefighters. This training aligns with the LAFD's commitment to ensure that Everyone Goes Home.
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LAFD Central retweeted
16 Jul 2022
Today is a historical day for #suicideprevention & #mentalhealth in the U.S.! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org. #988Lifeline
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LAFD Central retweeted
18 Jul 2022
Today's #Wildfire π₯ Danger Rating for the City of #LosAngeles is VERY HIGH: bit.ly/LAFDweather
Please be #ReadyForWildfire and help #PreventWildfire:
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ALT Today's wildfire danger rating for the City of Los Angeles is Very High.
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LAFD Central retweeted
Temperatures in L.A. City will continue to roller-coaster as this week progresses -- reaching the mid- to high 90s depending on location. Visit emergency.lacity.org/heat for tips on keeping cool and hydrated. #HeatRelief4LA
1 Jul 2022
Excessive #heat will be building across a large part of the country late next week, including here in southwest CA. The most critical period appears to be July 8-14th. Stay aware of this #heatwave and be prepared to adjust plans accordingly. #HeatRelief4LA #CAwx #LAHeat
ALT National map showing risk of excessive heat covering most of California eastward to the Ohio River Valley and Midwest from July 8-14th.
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LAFD Central retweeted
11 Jul 2022
Today's #Wildfire π₯ Danger Rating for the City of #LosAngeles is VERY HIGH: bit.ly/LAFDweather
Please be #ReadyForWildfire and help #PreventWildfire:
π lafd.org/wildfire
ALT Today's wildfire danger rating for the City of Los Angeles is Very High.
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9 Jun 2022
LAFD Central proudly congratulates Firefighter Paramedic Andy De La Rosa on being voted "Paramedic of the Year" by California Hospital Medical Center.
Thank you FFPM De La Rosa for demonstrating excellence in EMS!
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LAFD Central retweeted
9 Jun 2022
#TrafficUpdate for TODAY, Thursday, June 9th, 12 pm - 10 pm. Be sure to plan ahead! #SummitoftheAmericas
9 Jun 2022
[@caltransdist7 UPDATE] Left Lane Closure - PCH S/bound TODAY, Thurs. Pacific Palisades area, noon - 10 PM; Coastline Drive to McClure Tunnel (Santa Monica). No left turns allowed for 5 miles, related to the Summit of the Americas. Real-time closures at quickmap.dot.ca.gov
ALT Map of State Route 1 southbound (Pacific Coast Highway) showing planned left lane closure in the Pacific Palisades area from noon, Thursday, June 9 until 10 PM. Caltrans announced the left lane will be closed for that 10 hour period from Coastline Drive -- south of Topanga Canyon Boulevard -- to the McClure Tunnel (Santa Monica) to allow for emergency vehicles related to the Summit of the Americas.
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