Your LAFD responded to 8,820 incidents this week and transported 4,236 people to local hospitals. Here’s a glimpse at what else happened:

Saturday / Sunday

How about a great story to start off this week in review? Charles Wood, a security guard at a North Hollywood shopping center answered the call of duty Saturday when he helped save a life.

Charles Wood with Battalion Chief Joe Mendoza | Photo by Mike Meadows

Wood jumped into action after a passenger was ejected from the car as a result of a four-car traffic accident at the corner of Victory and Laurel Canyon boulevards.

The security guard provided immediate aid to the critically injured pedestrian as the crew from nearby Fire Stations 60 and 39 rushed to the scene.

The person was transported to a local hospital and likely saved from further bodily harm by Wood.

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Monday

Annual inspection is a chance for LAFD leadership to see the countless hours our members spend maintaining apparatus and quarters. The attention to detail not only makes for beautiful apparatus and shiny fire stations; it reminds us of the pride we have in this organization. Thank you to Battalion 4 for all the work you put in on a daily basis to keep Venice, Westchester, LAX, Playa Vista and Mar Vista safe.