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What We Do

The LAFD Foundation provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities.

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Essential Equipment

We provide LAFD firefighters with the tools and equipment they need to stay safe and save lives during emergencies.

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Program Support

We fund programs and initiatives that enhance emergency response, injury prevention, and firefighter preparedness.

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Advanced Technology

We supply state-of-the-art equipment like thermal imaging cameras and night vision goggles to improve efficiency and safety.

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Community Engagement

We channel support from community partners into tangible resources that help firefighters protect the people of Los Angeles.

The Adopt-A-Fire-Station Program

Forty-eight percent of LAFD fire stations are in underserved communities. Fifty percent of LAFD fire stations are more than 50 years old. One hundred percent of any gift to the Adopt-A-Fire-Station program will directly and meaningfully address the unique needs at each of these fire stations. Learn how you can help improve living and working conditions for the firefighters who spend more than a third of their lives at the fire station, responding to every single call for service.

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Current Funding Priorities

The LAFD Foundation focuses its fundraising efforts on projects that improve firefighter health, safety, and wellness. Learn more about the latest funding priorities.

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Firefighter of the Month

September 2025

Brandon Colburn - Engineer

Fire Station 10, Downtown
When it comes to his present career in firefighting, he said, “I’m here to do my job. And I’m always going to do it to the best of my ability, no matter who’s involved or what the problem is.”
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Latest News

Exclusive updates, inspiring LAFD stories, and more, all on the LAFD Foundation blog.

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Riding with Purpose: The LAFD Bike Team

From early days at various street fairs and community events to today’s large-scale events like CicLAvia, Fleet Week, and the Los Angeles Marathon, the LAFD Bike Team has grown into an essential aspect of the LAFD’s mission to keep Los Angeles safe.

September 30, 2025

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Firehouse Eats: Nashville Hot Chicken with a Fresh Twist

Firefighters understand the importance of a hearty meal that nourishes both body and spirit. In this month’s Firehouse Eats, LAFD Fire Station 2 in Boyle Heights shares their spin on a Southern classic: the Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

September 30, 2025

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LAFD Cadet Proves Strength Has No Limits

When Sebastian Main was around four to five years old, he looked down at his arms and realized that he did not have a right hand.

August 26, 2025