THE LAFD + LAFD FOUNDATION
The LAFD Foundation provides vital equipment and funds programs that help the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) save lives and build resilient communities.
Every 35 seconds, the LAFD responds to an emergency. From traffic collisions to swift-water rescues, stranded hikers, and heart attacks, The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) handles an endless variety of urban, industrial, residential, wildland, and transportation-related incidents.
The Department’s 106 stations cover 471 square miles including LAX, the Port of Los Angeles, and some of the nation’s most populated freeways.
Budget limitations continually hinder the LAFD's ability to secure needed tools, technology, and equipment. Since 97% of the city’s fire budget is allocated towards salaries and benefits, only about 3% is left to cover the cost of everything from fire engines to flashlights.
Despite the breadth and scope of what the LAFD covers, its firefighters often have needs that the city’s budget cannot fulfill. As the LAFD’s official non-profit partner, the LAFD Foundation channels community support into tangible resources that help our firefighters keep Los Angeles safe.
For more information on the LAFD Foundation’s mission and funding priorities, please visit supportLAFD.org or email us at info@supportlafd.org.