VCFD and LA County firefighters partnered to conduct training on structure fire and mayday operations. Crews from LA County Fire Engine 89 (Agoura Hills) and Engine 144 (Westlake Village) joined VCFD Truck 35, Engine 36, and Rescue Ambulance 30 for this hands-on training. Using VCFD’s new state-of-the-art training facility, firefighters from both agencies simulated a working structure fire, including a mayday and the rescue of a downed firefighter. Training together enhances interoperability, bu

The Hughes Fire is growing fast as Los Angeles County fire crews look to utilize water and fire retardant-dropping aircraft to attack the flames. Helicopters have been pulling from the nearby Castaic Lake as their primary water source in the fight. With the fire already burning over 8,000 acres, LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barge said her greatest fear is the impact of winds expected to pick up overnight. | CBS LA

#FCFRD is participating in the 2023 TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign! TOYS FOR TOTS collects new unwrapped toys and distributes them to less fortunate children. Fairfax County fire stations will be accepting donations until Sunday, December 17. | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department