Our Mission at LAFD is to preserve life, protect property, and safeguard our communities through relentless commitment to emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery.
The LAFD will be the premier, all-risk public safety and emergency service provider that exceeds the expectations of the diverse communities we serve.

The Los Angeles Fire Department is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting more than four million people who live, work and play in America's second largest city.

Fire Chief James O'Nealy