LAFD Foundation

Official nonprofit partner of @LAFD. Dedicated to providing the brave men + women of the Los Angeles Fire Department with essential equipment + resources.

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

Meet the LAFD Foundation - the official nonprofit partner of the LAFD.🔥

With the support of donors and community partners, we provide vital equipment and funds critical programs that help firefighters save lives and protect communities across LA.

👉https://t.co/1G3X56pywD

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

The 2026 Valor Awards! 🌟🚒

Thank you to our sponsors whose support makes this celebration possible year after year.

To every attendee, friend, family member, and supporter of our Los Angeles firefighters, we extend our gratitude.

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Medal of Merit — Captain II Andrew Schmad and Firefighter Max Lapides

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream tomorrow at 6:00 PM PST to hear their full story. https://t.co/RuQljmw74h

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Letter of Special Commendation — Captain I Daniel Gutierrez and Captain I Enrique Duque

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream on November 5 at 6:00 PM PST to hear their full story. https://t.co/GB3qW43rbk

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Letter of Special Commendation — Firefighter III Kyle Ford

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream on November 5 at 6:00 PM PST to hear Ford's full story. https://t.co/iRCrtHKIdU

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Letter of Special Commendation — Firefighter III Kyle Ford

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream on November 5 at 6:00 PM PST to hear Ford's full story. https://t.co/BXQkLjdRal

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Letter of Special Commendation — Apparatus Operator Alex Barcelona

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream on November 5 at 6:00 PM PST to hear Barcelona's full story. https://t.co/KKR52OupXd

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

🏆 Valor Awards 2026: Unit of the Year — LAFD’s Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT)

Tune in to the Valor Awards livestream on November 5 at 6:00 PM PST to celebrate JHAT’s outstanding service and dedication to keeping LA safe!

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

📣Introducing September’s Firefighter of the Month: Captain Marc Rossello from Fire Station 7.

Read more about Captain Rossello’s journey: https://t.co/gzJCq36EgL

The Firefighter of the Month program is brought to you by Marathon Los Angeles Refinery.

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

How do you give back?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like your own personal charitable savings account. Learn more about how your DAF can support the LAFD 👉 https://t.co/9FTfAA5lcN

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Ever wonder what firefighters did before they wore the badge? 🤔

We asked LAFD firefighters about their jobs before they became firefighters, and the answers might surprise you. 🚒

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No plans this weekend? We’ve got you covered!🏀

Come out to https://t.co/RRlY3uFyrN Arena and cheer on the Los Angeles Fire Department Basketball Team as they take on the Queensland Fire Department.

Get your tickets now! https://t.co/vIkyi2s5x3

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📣Introducing August’s Firefighter of the Month: Firefighter Wyatt Hoty from Fire Station 11.

🔗 Read his full story: https://t.co/dJgFdDzPyy

The Firefighter of the Month program is brought to you by Marathon Los Angeles Refinery.

[#LAFD Talk 💬 @LAFDtalk]

National Preparedness Month is an annual September observance to encourage Americans to prepare for disasters and emergencies that could happen anywhere and at any time. Visit the @readyla to learn more and sign up for alerts. Go to @fema for additional resources.
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Because of LAFD Foundation donors, Air Operations utilizes technology and equipment that support some of LAFD’s most specialized rescues. 

Join us for the livestream of "A Stronger LAFD: Because of You," tomorrow 8/27 at 7PM 🔗 https://t.co/NO2NoPvuvL

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

Emergency medical calls make up most #LAFD calls for service. APRUs provide advanced on-scene care for lower-acuity calls, while FRVs bring speed and agility to medical & fire emergencies.

Join us 8/27 at 7 PM for “A Stronger LAFD: Because of You” https://t.co/yJWiZcYXib

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Join us for the livestream of "A Stronger LAFD: Because of You."

Tune in on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM on our YouTube channel 🔗 https://t.co/yJWiZcYXib

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

Your donations don’t just make stations better places to live and work. They help equip firefighters to be proactive, prepared, and ready for whatever emergency comes their way.

And this is just one example of your impact.

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

Join us for the live release of "A Stronger LAFD: Because of You," a video highlighting all the ways you have helped LAFD firefighters stay ready to keep Los Angeles safe.

Tune in to our YouTube channel on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM 🔗 https://t.co/yJWiZcYXib

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

📣Introducing July’s Firefighter of the Month: Firefighter/Paramedic Cristian Reynoso from Fire Station 17.

Read his full story: https://t.co/UcTzjQBR8e

The Firefighter of the Month program is brought to you by Marathon Los Angeles Refinery.

[LAFD Foundation @LAFDFoundation]

Saving every life, big or small 🐾

Our #LAFD firefighters are trained to rescue animals from dangerous situations, bringing them to safety and helping reunite them with their families.