Backing the LAFD
Through the generous support of the the donations made by both individuals and corporations, the LAFD Foundation has been able to fund life-saving initiatives including the thermal imaging cameras. We couldn't have done it without the donors.
Below you will find just a few examples of the items we have funded.
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Gloves
With the help of the Annenberg and Wasserman Foundation, we were able to equip every LAFD firefighter with two new pairs of gloves that offer maximum grip and dexterity while protecting against exposure to chemicals, carcinogens, heat and direct flame.
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RS3 Firefighting Robot
The Los Angeles Fire Department is the first in the nation to add a robotic firefighting vehicle to its fleet. The RS3 will be housed with the Urban Search and Rescue team at Fire Station 3 in Downtown Los Angeles and will be deployed to incidents.
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Thermal Imaging Cameras
With the generosity of our donors, we have been able provide every single firefighter in the field with a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). The Los Angeles Fire Department became the first ever to do this. To view the news coverage on this, watch the video below.
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Hydration Backpacks
We have been able to equip every single LAFD firefighter with a Mystery Ranch hydration backpack. This piece of equipment is specifically designed for firefighters. It carries a 3-quart hydration pack along with a fire shelter, a heavyweight foil tent crucial for firefighters overrun by a fire.
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Wildland Fire Helmets
These helmets protect those out on the field from harmful UV rays and heat-related exhaustion. Now, every single firefighter has been equipped with new helmets.
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Adopt-A-Fire-Station
The Adopt-a-Fire-Station program (AAFS) is designed to improve or sustain the quality of life in the station by supplying appliances, equipment, and tools that aren’t included in the city budget. In 2018, the LAFD Foundation purchased about 10 ice machines and over 20 items of gym equipment.
News Coverage
Videos
RS3 FIREFIGHTING ROBOT
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
WILDLAND BRUSH HELMETS
News Articles
RS3 FIREFIGHTING ROBOT
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
HYDRATION BACKPACKS