Fact Check: Did California Donate Firefighting Equipment to Ukraine?
Comments about the donations have been shared on social media as firefighters battle multiple devastating blazes in the Los ...
Fact Check: Los Angeles firefighters did not use handbags to douse fire
Small canvas bags that Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters used as makeshift water containers to quickly put out ...
Firefighter ready to climb Everest in work gear
A firefighter has climbed a Himalayan mountain in his full work kit, in preparation for an attempt to do the same on Everest.
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine in March 2022. On March 17, 2022, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) announced it was donating “surplus” ...
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Why Do Firefighter Helmets Have A Unique Shape?
Much like how dirt bike helmets are shaped differently, firefighter helmets have always been a unique design, starting with the "stovepipe" helmet from the colonial days. It wasn't until 1836 ...
New Mexico firefighters depart to California to assist with wildfires
Firefighters in New Mexico packed up their gear Thursday morning and are headed out west, to help with the wildfires ...