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Probe of LAFD Response Times Finds Deeper Flaws
11/16/2012
A task force report revealed more widespread problems and factors that contributed to faulty response time figures used to make staffing reductions.
A task force report revealed more widespread problems and factors that contributed to faulty response time figures used to make staffing reductions.
A task force report revealed...
11/16/2012
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Geography And Jurisdiction Factor in L.A. 911 System
10/22/2012
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100 calls for help daily and they must consider whether to send paramedics from the city or the county sometimes choosing medics from further distances to meet protocol.
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100 calls for help daily and they must consider whether to send paramedics from the city or the county sometimes choosing medics from further distances to meet protocol.
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100...
10/22/2012
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Paramedics in Mexico Say COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported
05/23/2020
The UCLA study aims to determine COVID-19 mortality rates based on EMS call data from Tijuana.
The UCLA study aims to determine COVID-19 mortality rates based on EMS call data from Tijuana.
The UCLA study aims to determine...
05/23/2020
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Los Angeles Officials to Probe CPR Delays Involving 911 Calls
09/15/2012
An internal LAFD report details delays in getting 911 callers to begin CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
An internal LAFD report details delays in getting 911 callers to begin CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
An internal LAFD report details...
09/15/2012
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Record-breaking Heat Puts Brakes on Some LA Marathon Runners
03/15/2015
More than 22,000 people raced from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica on Sunday—the third day of a record-breaking heat wave.
More than 22,000 people raced from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica on Sunday—the third day of a record-breaking heat wave.
More than 22,000 people raced...
03/15/2015
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Dispatch Lag Eyed in Los Angeles Response Times
05/19/2012
A Los Angeles Times analysis found that the Fire Department falls far short of the standard that rescue units be alerted within one minute on 90% of 911 calls.
A Los Angeles Times analysis found that the Fire Department falls far short of the standard that rescue units be alerted within one minute on 90% of 911 calls.
A Los Angeles Times analysis...
05/19/2012
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Video: Crowd Cheered as Calif. Man Engulfed by Burning Halloween Costume
11/05/2013
The man, who died of burns, was dressed as a sniper and his costume was made of burlap sacks and straw.
The man, who died of burns, was dressed as a sniper and his costume was made of burlap sacks and straw.
The man, who died of burns, was...
11/05/2013
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L.A. Mayor Orders Fire Chief to Stop Withholding Response Info
03/22/2012
The L.A. mayor's order is unusually blunt and directs the chief to 'immediately resume' publically releasing EMS response information.
The L.A. mayor's order is unusually blunt and directs the chief to 'immediately resume' publically releasing EMS response information.
The L.A. mayor's order is...
03/22/2012
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Dodgers and LAFD End Ambulance Deal
07/16/2013
After too few off-duty firefighters volunteered to work games, LAFD had to reassign on-duty firefighters at taxpayers' expense
After too few off-duty firefighters volunteered to work games, LAFD had to reassign on-duty firefighters at taxpayers' expense
After too few off-duty...
07/16/2013
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Dispatch Problems Slow LAFD, Impact Patient Care
03/18/2012
Firefighters in the field say recurring problems have delayed responses to emergencies in recent days, including a March 2 fire in South Los Angeles in which two people died.
Firefighters in the field say recurring problems have delayed responses to emergencies in recent days, including a March 2 fire in South Los Angeles in which two people died.
Firefighters in the field say...
03/18/2012
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