InsideLAFD: Episode 2 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting

There is so much that happens "behind the scenes" and we want to share ALL the hard work of #YourLAFD so we hope you'll come with us #InsideLAFD. For our second episode, we'll take you to LAX and Fire Station 80 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting. The airport is a whole different world!

[@fightingirish8584]

Great video, LAFD! Keep em coming.

[@lafd]

Thank you!! We're so glad you liked it

[@canvas11xD]

Looks like a senior station

[@davidmack4495]

that would be a cool assignment....not many runs, but I bet they have fun...

[@price3778]

Great video 👍)

[@samt9912]

This is Soo cool thank you so much for making this

[@lafd]

Be sure to subscribe so you'll know right away when Episode 2 goes live! :)

[@lafd]

Thank you! It's our pleasure...just wish we could make them a little faster! lol

[@samt9912]

I am already subscribed

[@samt9912]

Yeah. What branch of the LAFD are you going to do next, Fireboats would be cool

[@lafd]

We appreciate it Sam!

[@trailblazingheisman]

I work with them at Lax

[@wiggerj0nes104]

LAX/LAFD TASK F0RCE 80"s & TASK FORCE 95's & ENGINE 51

[@nigelwilliams3616]

Are those Rosenbauer Panthers? What about the non-ARFF side of LAFD operations at LAX?

[@lafd]

Yes, good eye! Our topics are narrow on each video to keep them to the desired time but we have a list of future episode topics so keep an eye out and subscribe!

[@nigelwilliams3616]

@@lafd already subscribed! Thank you for your reply. Stay safe...from a fellow first responder from the UK.

[@williambarnes7664]

We have LAX LAFD station 51 housed just east of Terminal 8. They are a 6-man house with 2 medics on the Rescue and 1 medic along with a FF, Captain, and Engineer on the engine. They respond to all non-aircraft, fire and medical calls at LAX. We also have a 12-man HazMat Task Force just off the airport. They are literally housed just outside the gate, Northeast of Terminal 8. None of our Structural or Non-Airport rigs are Rosenbauer

[@nigelwilliams3616]

@williambarnes7664 it's fascinating seeing the way the department manages the different risks and types of incidents that it can face, the resources that are available, A really good department.

[@peanut111shorty]

What's the difference between engineer and apparatus operator?

[@lafd]

Thanks for the question! In the LAFD, we have different ranks and roles for those who drive/operate the Engine versus the Truck. The Apparatus Operator drives the tillered fire truck while the Engineer operates the fire engine. To get more details, recommend visit www.lafd.org/about/about-lafd/apparatus

[@hornydevil1117]

There’s no command units here?

[@williambarnes7664]

We have 6 identical rigs at LAX LAFD station 80. All are 4 seaters, and our Task Force Commander rides in Arff 1 and has command. Arff 2 has another Captain who commands ground operations. These 2 rigs have 3 personnel. Arff 3-6 have an Engineer and a firefighter. Once our Battalion Chief gets on scene from off the airport, he and the additional companies' stage at an area close to the incident, but away from active taxiways.