The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is a full-spectrum life safety agency responsible for protecting approximately 4 million people in the city of Los Angeles. With over 3,500 firefighters operating from 106 stations, the LAFD provides firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, and disaster response services. In addition to emergency response, the LAFD is involved in fire prevention, public education, and community service, ensuring the safety and well-being of the city's residents. They also work to maintain defensible space around homes to protect from wildfires.
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Richard Fields is a Battalion Chief with the Los Angeles Fire Department.