Watch Live: LAFD holds a press conference after reports of 10 firefighters injured in explosion, fire in downtown Los Angeles. http://4.nbcla.com/QDw88YS | NBC LA

4.3K views · 120 reactions | At 9:15 PM, LAFD responded with 85 firefighters to find a 3-story vacant (former) hospital with heavy fire showing from the top floor. Firefighters are making good progress, using defensive tactics (attacking from the exterior) with several ladder pipes, portable monitors, and large hand lines. | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

Step into the boots of an LAFD firefighter from Fire Station 14. The crew serves the Newton community in LA and were responding to a mental health situation. #lafd #firefighters #firefighterlife #firstresponders | Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

17K views · 499 reactions | LAFD South Fire Station 21 is issuing the AxeALS challenge to ‘Push for Treatment’ to LAFD Central Fire Station 3 and LAFD South Fire Stations 15 and 85. All in support of LAFD Firefighter Eric Stevens who is battling ALS and more access to treatment for all ALS patients. | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

3.7K views · 203 reactions | Your LAFD had a busy morning with hiker rescues yesterday. Here’s a look at one by Lafd West in Bronson Canyon. To learn more about LAFD Air Ops, check out #InsideLAFD on our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/BqSrN_BrmxQ) : Andrew Ruiz|LAFD | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook

Your LAFD Fire Service Day is Saturday May 10th and we can't wait to see you! Fire Station 86 is ready and waiting for the #tolucalake community! We hope you'll join them for a pancake breakfast and a great day of family fun. Information on Fire Service Day across the City of Los Angeles: https://bit.ly/LAFDFSD25 See you soon! | Los Angeles Fire Department

1.9K views · 130 reactions | Did you know that the original Darth Vader sounds were recorded from a breathing apparatus? (Of course ours do not sound exactly the same 46 years later.) Happy Star Wars Day from the Los Angeles Fire Department. And May the 4th be with you! | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook