Crime & Safety
LAFD Blog Honored as World's Best
The LAFD's widely-followed blog is rated Number One by the International Association of Firefighters.
Just this past Saturday—as a house caught fire in Silver Lake—we were again reminded about the great work that the Los Angeles Fire Department does.
Well, they're rocking it in the blogosphere too.
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has recognized the LAFD as "Best Blog" in its 2011 Media Awards.
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According to an LAFD news statement, the blog is staffed 24/7 by three firefighters:
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The blog is overseen by longtime PSO Brian Humphrey, who is largely responsible for the development of the LAFD BLOG: “We truly appreciate not only the help we are provided, but all that is done on a daily basis by our entire staff.”
LAFD also has a couple of great Twitter feeds, which we follow regularly: @LAFD, @LAFDTalk and @LAFDFireChief.
LAFD blog was nominated by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local 112.
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