Los Angeles Fire Department

Call 9-1-1 for an emergency involving fire, medical assistance, rescue, hazardous conditions, or an immediate threat to life or property.

Use the Find Your Station resource below to locate an LAFD fire station and view available station information.

General Department contact information, public service resources, and unit contacts are available through the LAFD Contact page.

Fire Prevention services include permit applications, inspection requests, inquiries, complaints, fee payments, and other fire prevention services.

The Fire Code establishes requirements relating to fire prevention, life safety, fire protection systems, emergency access, hazardous conditions, and other fire-safety requirements.

Properties in applicable fire hazard areas may be subject to brush clearance requirements. Use the Brush Clearance Status resource below to access property information.

The Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone identifies areas with elevated wildfire risk where additional fire prevention and vegetation-management requirements may apply.

Ready means preparing your home and family before a wildfire. Set means preparing to leave when wildfire threatens. Go means evacuating when necessary and following official instructions.

Use the LAFD Evacuation Information and Wildfire resources below. Residents should also monitor official emergency alerts during an incident.

LAFD encourages residents who feel threatened by wildfire to evacuate early rather than waiting until conditions become dangerous. Always follow official evacuation orders and warnings.

Red Flag Parking restrictions are used in designated areas during periods of elevated fire danger to help keep roads available for emergency response and evacuation operations.

Visit the Careers page to review current opportunities, requirements, and the application process.

LAFD provides and participates in a variety of community programs, educational initiatives, and Department-related programs.