From @lafdairops: Hoist training operations over Los Angeles. Precision, communication, and repetition — refining critical skills so we’re ready when it matters most. Every evolution is about safety, teamwork, and excellence in the air. #LAFD #lafdairops #Firefighter #hoist #losangeles | Los Angeles Fire Department

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On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department welcomed “Crew 4” -- 26 new recruits who will become LAFD’s first full-time paid Wildland Hand Crew Technicians. Their training academy will include education on wildland fire behavior, weather, chainsaw operations, and line cutting; the recruits will also engage in team building and complete numerous certifications over the next five weeks. Supervised by two foremen and a superintendent, and operating within LAFD’s Disaster Response