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 Los Angeles, California, USA
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**FILING PERIOD EXTENDED TO 10/30/26 at 5:00 p.m. (PT)** Answer the Call! 🔥🚒 Do you want to make a real impact in your community? The filing period for the #LACoFD Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Emergency Hire Examination has been extended through Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). Filing Period:
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).   Requirements: * Graduation from high school, its equivalent, or higher from an accredited institution   * A current, valid, non-probationary California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
(EMT-P) License issued by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority that must be effective for at least six months beyond the date of appointment   * Twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a primary care paramedic running
9-1-1 responses   * A current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate at the time of appointment To see the Job Posting with the full list of requirements and view Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: 💻 fire.lacounty.gov/firefighte… #FirefighterParamedic #Paramedic
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National First Responders Day🚒🚔🚑
 On this day, we honor and express our heartfelt gratitude to our #LACoFD firefighters, lifeguards, FSAs, dispatchers, along with first responders everywhere who answer the call and make it their mission to serve and protect their communities.  
Thank you for your service.
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¡Prepárate para proteger a tu comunidad! Participa en un curso CERT GRATUITO ofrecido por el LACoFD, impartido totalmente en español, y aprende a estar preparado ante una emergencia o un desastre. 📍 East Los Angeles 🔗 Regístrate: bit.ly/LACoFD-CERT
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¡Prepárate para proteger a tu comunidad! Participa en un curso CERT GRATUITO ofrecido por el LACoFD, impartido totalmente en español, y aprende a estar preparado ante una emergencia o un desastre. 📍 East Los Angeles 👥 Abierto a todas las personas de 16 años en adelante ¡Adquiera habilidades esenciales en preparación para desastres, seguridad contra incendios, búsqueda y rescate, y mucho más! ¡Regístrate hoy mismo y da el primer paso para construir una comunidad más segura y mejor preparada! 🔗 Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/LACoFD-CERT ————————————————————————————— Get ready to protect your community! Participate in a FREE CERT course offered by the LACoFD, conducted entirely in Spanish, and learn how to be prepared for an emergency or disaster. 📍 East Los Angeles 👥 Open to everyone 16 years of age and older! Gain essential skills in disaster preparedness, fire safety, search and rescue, and much more! Register today and take the first step toward building a safer and better-prepared community! 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/LACoFD-CERT
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A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from @nwslosangeles through Thursday at 1 PM due to elevated morning high tides. Low-lying coastal areas, including parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways, are most at risk for flooding, with beach erosion also possible. (1/2)
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**FILING CLOSES TODAY (10/23) at 5:00 p.m. (PT)** Answer the Call! 🔥🚒 Do you want to make a real impact in your community? The filing period for the #LACoFD Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Emergency Hire Examination remains open through today at 5:00 p.m. (PT). Filing Period:
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through
Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).   Requirements: * Graduation from high school, its equivalent, or higher from an accredited institution   * A current, valid, non-probationary California Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
(EMT-P) License issued by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority that must be effective for at least six months beyond the date of appointment   * Twelve (12) months of full-time experience as a primary care paramedic running
9-1-1 responses   * A current and valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate at the time of appointment To see the Job Posting with the full list of requirements and view Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: 💻 fire.lacounty.gov/firefighte…. #FirefighterParamedic #Paramedic
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Monitor the latest on the weather over the next several hours. There is a very low chance of a weak tornado developing with any showers and thunderstorms across southern and central #LACounty. Be weather aware. If winds increase suddenly, go indoors. #CAwx #LARain
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A special weather statement has been issued for Los Angeles CA, Long Beach CA and Glendale CA until 12:00 PM PDT
This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 12:00 PM PDT. The statement includes Los Angeles CA, Long Beach CA and Glendale CA. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN VENTURA AND CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTIES THROUGH NOON PDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and penny sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 12:00 PM PDT. The statement includes Los Angeles CA, Long Beach CA and Glendale CA. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN VENTURA AND CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTIES THROUGH NOON PDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and penny sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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A special weather statement has been issued for Pomona CA, El Monte CA and West Covina CA until 12:15 PM PDT
This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 12:15 PM PDT. The statement includes Pomona CA, El Monte CA and West Covina CA. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST SOUTHERN AND EASTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 1215 PM PDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and pea sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 12:15 PM PDT. The statement includes Pomona CA, El Monte CA and West Covina CA. STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST SOUTHERN AND EASTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 1215 PM PDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and pea sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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Flash Flood Warning including Claremont CA, San Dimas CA and La Verne CA until 2:00 PM PDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 PM PDT. The warning includes Claremont CA, San Dimas CA and La Verne CA. This warning is for East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California and Including central and southern parts of the Bridge Burn Scar.. Quickly move away from the burn scar area! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 202,931 people in the warning along with 59 schools and 3 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 PM PDT. The warning includes Claremont CA, San Dimas CA and La Verne CA. This warning is for East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California and Including central and southern parts of the Bridge Burn Scar.. Quickly move away from the burn scar area! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 202,931 people in the warning along with 59 schools and 3 hospitals.

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Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Claremont CA, San Dimas CA, La Verne CA hasta las 2:00 PM PDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de inundación repentina. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 2:00 PM PDT. El aviso incluye a Claremont CA, San Dimas CA, La Verne CA. El aviso incluye el este centro del condado de Los Angeles en el suroeste de California y Including el centro de and el sur de parts of the Bridge Burn Scar.. ¡Aléjese rápidamente de las zonas quemadas! ¡Muévase a un terreno más alto inmediatamente! Hay 202,931 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 59 escuelas y 3 hospitales.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de inundación repentina. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 2:00 PM PDT. El aviso incluye a Claremont CA, San Dimas CA, La Verne CA. El aviso incluye el este centro del condado de Los Angeles en el suroeste de California y Including el centro de and el sur de parts of the Bridge Burn Scar.. ¡Aléjese rápidamente de las zonas quemadas! ¡Muévase a un terreno más alto inmediatamente! Hay 202,931 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 59 escuelas y 3 hospitales.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Los Angeles CA, East Los Angeles CA and South Gate CA until 10:45 AM PDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Los Angeles CA, East Los Angeles CA and South Gate CA. This warning is for Southern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,346,270 people in the warning along with 294 schools and 24 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Los Angeles CA, East Los Angeles CA and South Gate CA. This warning is for Southern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,346,270 people in the warning along with 294 schools and 24 hospitals.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including El Monte CA, Whittier CA and Pico Rivera CA until 11:15 AM PDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:15 AM PDT. The warning includes El Monte CA, Whittier CA and Pico Rivera CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 293,452 people in the warning along with 85 schools and 3 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:15 AM PDT. The warning includes El Monte CA, Whittier CA and Pico Rivera CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 293,452 people in the warning along with 85 schools and 3 hospitals.

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Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye El Monte CA, Whittier CA, Pico Rivera CA hasta las 11:15 AM PDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 11:15 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a El Monte CA, Whittier CA, Pico Rivera CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles en el suroeste de California. Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de un centavo. Hay 293,452 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 85 escuelas y 3 hospitales.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 11:15 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a El Monte CA, Whittier CA, Pico Rivera CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles en el suroeste de California. Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de un centavo. Hay 293,452 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 85 escuelas y 3 hospitales.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Rosemead CA and South San Gabriel CA until 10:45 AM PDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Rosemead CA and South San Gabriel CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 119,500 people in the warning along with 32 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Rosemead CA and South San Gabriel CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 119,500 people in the warning along with 32 schools and 1 hospital.

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Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Rosemead CA, South San Gabriel CA hasta las 10:45 AM PDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 10:45 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a Rosemead CA, South San Gabriel CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles . Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de un centavo. Hay 119,500 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 32 escuelas y 1 hospital.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 10:45 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a Rosemead CA, South San Gabriel CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles . Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de un centavo. Hay 119,500 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 32 escuelas y 1 hospital.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for El Monte CA, South El Monte CA and Industry CA until 11:15 AM PDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:15 AM PDT. The warning includes El Monte CA, South El Monte CA and Industry CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 215,781 people in the warning along with 64 schools and 2 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:15 AM PDT. The warning includes El Monte CA, South El Monte CA and Industry CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 215,781 people in the warning along with 64 schools and 2 hospitals.

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Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa El Monte CA, South El Monte CA, Industry CA hasta las 11:15 AM PDT
Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 11:15 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a El Monte CA, South El Monte CA, Industry CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles . Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de veinticinco centavos. Hay 215,781 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 64 escuelas y 2 hospitales.

ALT Este gráfico muestra la localización en el mapa de un aviso de tormenta severa. El aviso estará en efecto hasta las 11:15 AM PDT. El aviso incluye a El Monte CA, South El Monte CA, Industry CA. El aviso incluye el sureste del condado de Los Angeles . Las amenazas asociadas a este aviso son: ráfagas de viento de 60 MPH y granizo del tamaño de una moneda de veinticinco centavos. Hay 215,781 personas bajo este aviso incluyendo 64 escuelas y 2 hospitales.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Los Angeles County, CA until 10:45 AM PDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Los Angeles County, CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 60,648 people in the warning along with 12 schools and 0 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM PDT. The warning includes Los Angeles County, CA. This warning is for Southeastern Los Angeles County. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 60,648 people in the warning along with 12 schools and 0 hospitals.

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