Tag: LAFD Fire and Rescue Team

GRIFFIN PARK—On September 29, at 12:52 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters and paramedics responded to a one-vehicle rollover using the coordinates of, SB 5 FWY x WB trl.” or 5101 N. Zoo Dr.near the access road leading into Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Zoo, and the Botanical Gardens.

According to a press release on the LAFD Alert page, one individual was ejected from a white sedan. First responders found the vehicle lying on its roof partially blocking one lane on the California State 5 freeway.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner was called to the scene. “Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to free two trapped patients. A total of four were evaluated. Sadly, one was deceased at the scene. Three others were transported to the hospital by paramedics (one in grave condition, and two in critical condition).”

The names of the deceased and the other injured parties have not yet been released to the public.

By Sharon

LOS FELIZ—On September 5, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a call of a male construction worker trapped in an 8-foot-deep trench at a residential construction site.  According to a press release on the LAFD Alert page, it took dozens of firefighters doing rotations for several hours to free the man.

According to the LAFD webpage, the individual who was rescued was transported by LAFD Paramedics to a regional trauma center in serious condition.

In addition, two LAFD first responders were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion, one of whom was later taken to an area hospital for a full medical evaluation. No other injuries were reported.

By Sharon