Every 35 seconds, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responds to an emergency. From traffic collisions to swift water rescues, and stranded hikers to heart attacks, The LAFD handles an endless variety of urban, industrial, residential, wildland, and transportation-related incidents. Despite the breadth and scope of what the LAFD covers, its firefighters often have needs that the city’s budget cannot fulfill. As the LAFD’s official non-profit partner, the LAFD Foundation supports the Department in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing essential equipment, education, and public outreach programs to supplement city resources.
