Operations Valley Bureau FIRE STATION 7 GRAND OPENING On Saturday, October 17th LAFD Fire Station 7 was officially opened at 14630 Plummer Street to serve the communities of Arleta, Panorama City, Mission Hills, and North Hills. The 8.8 million dollar station, built to LEED Silver environmental standards, replaces the smallest station in the LAFD—an old 65 year-old 2,100 square-foot fire station known affectionately as the “little house” at Nordhoff Street and Woodman Avenue whose engine rolled out of a former horse barn. The new 16,000 square-foot Craftsman-style station currently houses an engine and paramedic rescue for a total of six members, but is built to accommodate future firefighting apparatus and its additional staffing.
Councilmember Nury Martinez, LAFD Deputy Chief Arbuthnott, and Battalion Chief Klafta, LAPD Deputy Chief Green and other dignitaries participate in Fire Station 7’s Grand Opening.
Officials, dignitaries, firefighters, and members of the public were welcomed to the beautiful new station by two ladder trucks hanging a supersized American flag to commemorate the event. Participants were treated to a day of speeches, dedications, fire station tours, hot dogs, music, and family fun. This is the sixth “Station 7” since the first opened in 1888 downtown, when Los Angeles was just a fledgling pueblo. The construction of the building was possible due to savings incurred while building 18 other fire stations from Proposition F, the fire and animal shelter facilities bond approved by voters in 2000. The improved facility will not only bring pride to the community it serves, but the San Fernando Valley as a whole.
The old 2,100 square ft. station, with Engine 7 responding out of a former horse barn.
The amazing new 16,000 square ft. fire station, with room for expanding resources.
FAST RESPONSE VEHICLE INCREASING SERVICE TO THE NORTHEAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
After identifying a need for additional resources in the vast Northeast San Fernando Valley, the LAFD collaborated with Councilmembers Felipe Fuentes and Bob Blumenfield to develop the first ever Fast Response Vehicle pilot program. “This trial program is another example of the LAFD working to find more efficient and effective ways to continually decrease response times and improve operational efficiency,” said Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas. Fast Response Vehicle 401 is a quad-cab pickup truck/brush patrol that functions as both a first-response Advanced Life Support unit and fire-suppression vehicle. It represents an innovative temporary solution that improves service dramatically by reducing response times. A long term solution is currently being developed that will ensure that residents in the Northeast San Fernando Valley receive the best service possible, and in a timely manner.
In its first day of service, the Fast Response Vehicle 401 responded to a grass fire in addition to handling many emergency medical incidents.
THE 2015 SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE HAS BEGUN! The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department have begun the 2015 "Spark of Love" Toy Drive for needy children, and your help is needed! Now through Christmas Eve, Los Angeles residents are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or sporting good to any Neighborhood Fire Station. Through your generosity, Spark of Love will provide joy to a child who might otherwise go without any gift this holiday season. To learn more about this program within the City of Los Angeles, please call (213) 847-3816.
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