Fireground Action Photography

20/08/2024

8/19/24 - LAFD Greater Alarm residential structure fire at 10168 W Toluca Lake Avenue in Toluca Lake. First-in units reported fire showing from the first and second floors of a 2,200 square foot, 2-story home. No injuries were report however several cats were known to be in the area but unaccounted for. Search is undergoing. Office cause is yet unknown but believed to be a vegetation fire that spread into the structure. Fire was knocked down in 42 minutes with 77+ firefighters on scene. LAFD Incident #1136.

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8/19/24 - LAFD Greater Alarm residential structure fire at 10168 W Toluca Lake Avenue in Toluca Lake. First-in units reported fire showing from the first an...

14/05/2024

Happy to have been asked to display my photography once again at Burbank’s annual Police & Fire Service Day event. What a great turnout and opportunity to share my work with hundreds of attendees! Thank you everyone for coming out! You can even see THE Mickey Mouse in the background. He came to visit too!

27/11/2023

Who wouldn't like some great Polar Bear art on their walls for the holidays?? Well, here's a link to some images from my latest adventure in Churchill, Manitoba! Even if you decide not to order anything, please visit the page and enjoy.

The animals of Churchill, Manitoba (Canada) struggle for survival during the winter months waiting for the pack ice to form so they can begin their seal hunt out on Hudson Bay.

07/08/2023

It is with great sadness that shares the tragic loss of our employees who perished in a midair collision yesterday evening while fighting the Broadway Fire in Riverside County. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Exclusive Use Helicopter Pilot Tony Sousa.

16/11/2022

13/11/2022

One of my favorites from yesterday’s American Heroes Air Show in SoCal.

06/11/2022

It’s that time of year. Before you go to bed tonight, test and/or put fresh batteries in your smoke detectors and move your clocks back an hour. That includes the clocks in your cameras!

27/10/2022

FYI

CAL FIRE is accepting applications for multiple Communications Operator positions statewide. If you have experience in dispatch and/or substantial amount of direct and telephone contact with the public, this may be the right job for you! Apply on CalCareers as soon as possible. Click the link below for more information!

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx =525&depid=167

01/10/2022

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30/06/2022

30/06/2022

I recently visited their memorial in Arizona and was reminded of their sacrifice. RIP gentlemen.

11/05/2022

REMEMBERING OUR FIREFIGHTERS WHO GAVE THEIR ALLTomorrow, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., we will pay tribute to our fallen firefighters for f...

09/05/2022

Some fancy flying by LACoFD Copter 22 during a water drop demo in front of excited spectators at Fire Service Day 2022 at Station 129 in Lancaster, CA.

07/05/2022

LACoFD Copter 22 comes in hot for a water drop demo in front of hundreds of excited onlookers at this year’s Fire Service Day event at Fire Station 129 in Lancaster, CA.

01/04/2022

Sad news indeed. RIP Skip. Clear skies ahead my friend.

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/vertical-magazine-mourns-loss-of-one-of-a-kind-aviation-photographer-writer-skip-robinson/

The Vertical staff are deeply saddened to learn about the death of their colleague and friend, Skip Robinson, who was one of the magazine’s longest-serving photographers and contributing writers.

20/03/2022

UPDATE: As of now I’m not seeing any update on patient status however reports say all are expected to survive. The Sheriff confirmed there were 5 Deputies and 1 Doctor (ride along) on board Air 5 at the time of the crash. FAA and NTSB investigating.

20/03/2022

Prayers for those aboard LASD Air Rescue 5 which went down along a mountain road in Angeles National Forest this afternoon. Five occupants were extricated and transported to area hospitals, one in critical condition. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

13/01/2022

LASD Air Rescue 5 picking up an hand crew during a brush fire drill.

13/01/2022

On Sunday January 9th, 2022, LAPD officers pulled a man from his plane merely seconds before his plane was then destroyed by a train. gives you so...

06/01/2022

RIP Brother.

LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF LACoFD FIRE FIGHTER JONATHAN FLAGLER

It is with great sorrow that the LACoFD shares the line of duty death of Fire Fighter Jonathan Flagler. At approximately 2:49 a.m. this morning, Fire Fighter Flagler sustained fatal injuries while engaged in firefighting operations at a single-family residence in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Fire Fighter Flagler was a 21-year veteran of the fire service having served 19 years with the Vernon Fire Department before transitioning to the LACoFD in October of 2020. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

The LACoFD, along with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1014, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the Flagler family along with our Department family who are mourning this heartbreaking loss.

“I join with the Flagler and LACoFD families in mourning the sudden passing of Fire Fighter Flagler," said Interim Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone. “It is always a tragedy to lose one of our own in the line of duty. Fire Fighter Flagler made the ultimate sacrifice; his bravery and courage will never be forgotten.”

A solemn procession from the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to the Coroner’s Office is currently underway.

To ensure the proper care and support of the family and friends of Fire Fighter Flagler during this extremely difficult time, Chief Marrone has activated our Department's Memorial Management and Peer Support Teams.

The LACoFD and Flagler families greatly appreciate the outpouring of heartfelt messages, condolences, and support. Information on the celebration of life for Fire Fighter Flagler will be shared at a later time.

RIP FF Flagler 🙏🏼💔🕊

13/12/2021

Ever see Firehawk helicopters waiting in line to snorkel from a “pumpkin” reservoir? Sand Fire/2016

02/12/2021

When they tell you to get down…get down.

25/10/2021

Want to listen to every archived episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast? I’ve just made them all available here: https://anchor.fm/craig-durling

The Fireground Action Photography podcast is a program produced by and for photographers specializing in emergency services action photography. Throughout this series we'll discuss technique, equipment - both photography and fire safety related, interview leading photographers in our field, review n...

26/08/2021

This week in 2009: The Station Fire.

The Station Fire was the largest wildfire in the 2009 California wildfire season and the largest wildfire in the history of Los Angeles County to date. Starting near Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest, the fire burned until October 16th, consuming over 160,000 acres, over 300 structures and taking the lives of two LA County Firefighters. https://youtu.be/H68uxWIDrnQ

This is a compilation of video footage shot over a three day period early in the Station Fire which has since burned over 160,000 acres in and around the Ang...

13/08/2021

As an LA County FD lifeguard patrols the beach just south of Manhattan Beach Pier his attention is drawn to a youngster in the no-swim zone near the pilings.

23/07/2021

From The Archives: This week in 2010, The Crown Fire.

"The Crown Fire began in northern Los Angeles County (Palmdale) on July 29, 2010. The blaze has consumed almost 14,000 acres and several structures. At the time of this writing the fire is 87% contained thanks to the efforts of over 1,300 personnel on scene. Firefighting assets on this incident have included several helitankers, fixed-wing aircraft and the DC-10 and 747 supertankers. This video shows footage from day #2 of the fire."

https://youtu.be/0uySz4i7Yio

The Crown Fire began in northern Los Angeles County (Palmdale) on July 29, 2010. The blaze has consumed almost 14,000 acres and several structures. At the ti...