Videos for Los Angeles, CA - My Firefighter Nation

CERT in Los Angeles Overview

2009-06-17T04:25:19.018Z

Video producers and fire and life safety education experts, David and Cameron Barrett, are collaborating with the LAFD and local CERT command to create a series of training videos in support of the Community Emergency Response Team concept. This is a basic introduction clip.

LAFD 1949 - Fireboats & Water Towers

2009-01-24T05:03:23.976Z

One of several great new classic LAFD videos posted on YouTube, from the Los Angeles Fire Department circa 1949.

LAFD 1949 - Pumper & Hose Wagon

2009-01-24T05:01:28.430Z

Classic promotional film produced by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1949.

One of several LAFD videos posted on YouTube<.

LAFD 1949 - Hook & Ladder Companies

2009-01-24T04:59:59.018Z

One of many classic LAFD videos just posted on YouTube.

Video Essay: Picking Up After the Wildfire

2008-11-16T05:26:33.112Z

A California resident talks about what's left after a wildfire swept through her neighborhood, claiming her home, in this video essay by Associated Press photographer Chris Carlson. (Nov. 15)

Raw Video: Fires Rip Through Mobile Home Park

2008-11-16T05:25:32.755Z

Firefighters in southern California are battling raging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee, from residents in multi-million dollar homes to mobile home parks. (Nov. 15)

Southern California Battles Devastating Wildfire

2008-11-16T05:24:07.749Z

Southern Californians are weathering a third day of devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of residences. As night fell Saturday, a fire hopscotched through subdivisions in Orange and Riverside counties. (Nov. 15)

Emergency! Full Episode: Boot

2008-09-20T06:18:11.661Z

In this episode from Season 2 entitled Boot, the gang at Station 51 become concerned when their mascot becomes listless and refuses to eat.

There are a ton of episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 online at Hulu.com. I'll periodically post some of my faves here as they come…

Raw Video: Deadly LA Commuter Train Wreck

2008-09-13T04:26:56.947Z

A Los Angeles Metrolink commuter train believed to be carrying up to 350 people collided with a freight train Friday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others. (Sept. 12)

Fire Devours Movie Sets at Universal Studios

2008-06-01T19:54:26.322Z

A large fire tore through a back lot at Universal Studios early Sunday, destroying a set from 'Back to the Future,' the King Kong exhibit and a video vault containing more than 40,000 videos and reels. (June 1)

Raw Video: Massive Fire at Universal Studios

2008-06-01T17:12:17.039Z

A massive fire raged on a back lot filled with movie sets at Universal Studios early Sunday, spewing thick, black smoke as it devoured several buildings. There were no immediate reports of injuries.(June 1)

Massive Fire Erupts at Universal Studios

2008-06-01T17:10:50.283Z

A massive fire raged on a back lot filled with movie sets at Universal Studios in southern California early Sunday, spewing thick smoke as it devoured several buildings. There were no immediate reports of injuries. (June 1)

Water drop at the Griffith Park Fire

2008-05-16T18:13:39.900Z

Smoke billows over the west edge of the Griffith Observatory grounds as LA Fire Department helicopters and crew fight the blaze, May 2008.

Los Angeles Firefighter Funeral

2008-04-05T16:54:14.119Z

Los Angeles firefighter Brent Lovrien is laid to rest on Friday, April 4th, 2008.