The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team, known internationally as USA-2 has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to respond to Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa. USA-2 is comprised of 34 members, 4 canines and 42,000 pounds of equipment. They are joining the Fairfax County Fire Department’s USAR team, USA-1, to provide search, rescue and recovery assistance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa.

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8.1K views · 255 reactions | LAFD Firefighters ascended their 94-foot aerial ladder in high wind conditions to meet a civilian clinging to the side of the Barrington Plaza high rise. The man was forced out of the building and onto a very narrow ledge due to deteriorating conditions inside, where fire was ripping through the 7th floor. In addition to the aerial ladder rescue, many other citizens were evacuated by air from floors above the fire. | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

LAFD Firefighter Matt Okula spoke with FOX 11 Los Angeles Hailey Winslow about the devastating loss of his wife, Hailey. Thank you for sharing their story of both tremendous love and heart-wrenching loss. For more directly from Matt: https://www.instagram.com/p/DH7AizRhk5e/ | Los Angeles Fire Department

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