Welcome to the new CERT-LA website!
Welcome to the launch of the totally overhauled and spiffed up CERT-LA website. Countless hours have gone into the design and updating of the site, and we are excited to share with you the revised...
View ArticleSand Fire Links
Below are some links that can provide informational updates to the status of the Sand Fire: Geo Map with Activity mapped out for the past days – – – – click here for the LEGEND Outline with...
View ArticleCanoga Park Gas Explosion Drill – Aug. 27, 2016
CANOGA PARK, CA. With the recent drama surrounding the Aliso Canyon gas leak in Porter Ranch and reminiscent of the San Bruno gas explosion, the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council and the Valley Bureau...
View ArticleCyber Attack – Are You Prepared? – Oct. 21, 2016
A major cyber attack hit the East Coast October 21 and spread to the West Coast. Sites like Twitter, Netflix, and VISA were reportedly down.In CERT training we talk about keeping cash on hand in the...
View ArticleLAFD CERT & ACS Assist in the 2016 Hollywood Parade – Nov. 27, 2016
As in past years, LAFD CERT and LAFD ACS were happy to provide services to the 2016 Hollywood Parade held November 27th. The crowd was in a very festive mood, and the volunteers were thanked and wished...
View ArticleCERT Assists with Memorial for LAFD Firefighter Wong – June 16, 2017
LOS ANGELES – Accompanied by hundreds of first responders and dignitaries from across the western United States who joined them in mourning, the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department...
View ArticleLa Tuna Fire, Sept. 2017
On September 1, 2017, a fire broke out on La Tuna Canyon Rd, and it quickly spread in 4 directions. Through the next 4 days, the communities of Sun Valley, Shadow Hills, and Sunland-Tujunga as well as...
View ArticleLAFD Recognizes Wildfire Volunteers
On February 20, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Commission recognized those volunteers that helped during the wildfires that occurred in September and December of 2017, for the “La Tuna”, “Creek” and...
View ArticleCaptain Winn – Firefighter of the Month
March 2018 Firefighter of the Month: Captain Christopher Winn From The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation article: March 2018 Firefighter of the Month: Captain Christopher Winn Community Emergency...
View ArticleFire Service Day 2018
Throughout Los Angeles, Fire Stations opened their doors on May 12, 2018 and invited the public to tour their station, see demonstrations, ask questions and get to know how important this service is to...
View ArticleThanks, Captain Winn!
From the LAFD CERT Unit: The Los Angeles Fire Department CERT Unit would like to thank Captain Christopher Winn for his selfless dedication, hard work, and commitment he has given to the CERT Program....
View ArticleWelcome New LAFD CERT Commander – Captain Cody Weireter
Please join the LAFD CERT Unit in extending a huge welcome to our new CERT Commander, Fire Captain Cody Weireter. Captain Cody Weireter has been a member of the Los Angeles Fire Department for the past...
View ArticleLAFD Operations Central Bureau CERT Refresher
On Sept. 22, 2018 CERT members from around the city gathered at Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center to experience the Central Bureau CERT Refresher. The day began with a welcoming from our new CERT...
View ArticleLAFD CERT & 2018 Taste of Soul
On Oct. 20, 2018 LAFD CERT served in multiple assignments for the annual Taste of Soul Family Festival, with attendance estimated over 350,000 people. It is held on Crenshaw Blvd. between Stocker St....
View ArticleWoolsey & Griffth Park Fire, LAFD CERT Unit, November 2018
November 15, 2018 For the past week the LAFD CERT Unit has been deployed throughout the city of Los Angeles. These LAFD CERT Teams have conducted fire patrols during the Red Flag conditions in the Los...
View ArticleLAFD CERT 2018 Year-End Review
First, apologies if your event/refresher-training/call-out is not on the slider! There was A LOT going on in 2018! Just the Woolsey Fire was enough to take your breath away. The LAFD CERTs were much in...
View ArticleLAFD CERT Earthquake Drill in Sylmar
Widespread Structural Damage, Multiple Patients, Landslides, and Residents trapped or missing are just a few of the many challenges CERT Members faced during The Oakridge Community CERT Earthquake...
View ArticleFeb. 2019 – LAFD CERT Spotlight – John Gilbert
The Los Angeles Fire Department CERT Program is proud to introduce LAFD CERT Spotlight John Gilbert. John is an award winning film editor with nearly 30 years of experience working for major Hollywood...
View ArticleMarch 2019-LAFD CERT Spotlight-Janet Gibson
The Los Angeles Fire Department CERT Program is proud to introduce LAFD CERT Spotlight Janet Gibson. Janet is no stranger to helping those in need. Janet and her husband Tony, are investment adviser...
View ArticleApril 2019 – LAFD CERT Spotlight-Carolyn Burleson
The Los Angeles Fire Department CERT Program is proud to introduce this month’s Spotlight LAFD Central CERT Bureau Coordinator, Dr. Carolyn O Burleson. Dr. Carolyn O Burleson hails from the East Coast...
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