As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner. Wagner picked up a garden hose to take a stand against the flames ...

Jaime Moore acknowledges applause after being confirmed Friday as the new LAFD chief by the L.A. City Council. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) As Jaime Moore prepares to take the helm of the Los ...

For months after the Palisades fire, many who had lost their homes eagerly awaited the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report, which was expected to provide a frank evaluation of the agency ...

Backers say a City of Los Angeles sales tax increase would allow LAFD to hire more firefighters, build and repair fire stations, acquire more engines, trucks, and ambulances, as well as more tools and ...