Following the death of nursing influencer Hailey Okula during childbirth, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued a public message expressing deep grief and directed followers to a fundraiser organized by the 'Housewives of LAFD' to support her family. This public demonstration underscores the department’s commitment to community support in times of personal tragedy.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a measure on March 25, 2025, to explore a bond initiative that would fund the construction of new fire stations and repair of aging facilities for the LAFD, aiming to modernize the department and enhance public safety across various communities in Los Angeles.

Over 500 Los Angeles Fire Department employees have filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the city has been excluding various forms of bonus and incentive pay from calculations of regular rate for overtime, in violation of the FLSA. The lawsuit claims this practice has led to systematic underpayment of overtime wages.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has entered a solution development partnership with DJI, deploying advanced drone technology equipped with thermal imaging cameras. This initiative is aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across diverse scenarios, from wildfire management to urban search and rescue operations.

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced a solutions development partnership with DJI to develop, test, and deploy advanced drone technology for public safety applications, including real-time thermal imaging and aerial mapping for emergency response. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency during incidents and improve community safety.

Over 400 current and former Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter/medics have filed a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, claiming misclassification and denial of overtime compensation.

In February 2023, the Los Angeles Fire Department unveiled its first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bureau, appointing Deputy Chief Kristine Larson—an African American and openly lesbian firefighter known for her advocacy against sexism and racism—to lead the initiative. The move has been praised as a progressive step towards combating systemic bias, although critics have raised concerns that resource allocation for the bureau may detract from emergency response amid severe wildfire crises.

LA County supervisors approved a comprehensive policy package to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within the fire department. The motion includes adopting an equitable written exam, ensuring financial accessibility for preparatory programs, creating a Labor Management Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and implementing training on cultural and implicit bias.

The Los Angeles City Council mandated that the LAFD reexamine its disciplinary procedures following a Los Angeles Times investigation that highlighted delayed action on misconduct involving a high-ranking officer, along with longstanding allegations of racial and gender bias within the department. The move comes amid claims of preferential treatment for white personnel and efforts to cover up incidents, prompting calls for greater accountability.

The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing allegations by Black, Latino, and female firefighter groups that the Los Angeles Fire Department engaged in civil rights violations and biased practices, including claims of preferential treatment for a high‐ranking white official and delays in addressing misconduct.

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating allegations by Black, Latino, and female firefighter groups claiming that the Los Angeles Fire Department has engaged in civil rights violations and discriminatory practices, including preferential treatment of white employees and a cover-up of misconduct.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved placing a six-cent parcel tax measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot to raise revenue for the LA County Fire Department. If approved, the funds will be used to hire more paramedics and firefighters, update outdated equipment, and modernize the 9-1-1 communications system, addressing long-standing resource deficits.

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced a renewed partnership with DJI to test and deploy drone technology for emergency response in diverse scenarios, including search and rescue, hazmat operations, and wildfire management, aiming to improve public safety.

DJI has entered a Solution Development Partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide advanced UAS technology, training, and support. This collaboration aims to improve emergency response capabilities including aerial mapping, wildfire management, and rescue operations, thereby strengthening public safety efforts.