my audible of post due to hacking concerns: https://youtube.com/live/U5_cJAy0IrE?feature=share
I can make audios on here but it does not plug on Wix:
Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a heavy heart,
seeking Your wisdom, strength, and guidance
for Ronnie Villanueva
as he returns to lead
the Los Angeles Fire Department as
interim Fire Chief,
just seven months after retiring in August 2024.
Lord, I acknowledge his 41 years of service,
his experience in fire suppression,
emergency management,
and leading thousands of LAFD members,
as he steps back into this critical role following the
devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires.
I pray for his humility, clarity, and courage
to serve Los Angeles with honor,
as he pledged to Mayor Karen Bass and the firefighters on
February 21, 2025,
to keep the city safe and respond with readiness.
Yet, Father, I must raise my concerns, rooted in my own
survival of wildfire tragedy and my commitment
to truth and safety.
With his decades of expertise—
24 years in the field,
including initial attack experience—
why was Ronnie not called upon
during the initial attack
of the January 7, 2025, wildfires,
when 1,000 firefighters were sent home,
29 lives were lost, and over 37,000 acres burned?
What could he have done,
with his knowledge of fire suppression and
emergency operations, to prevent the chaos, ensure more
firefighters were deployed, or mitigate the destruction
that ravaged Pacific Palisades and beyond?
I question
whether his retirement,
just months before this
“fiercest firefight in Los Angeles history,”
missed a chance to act decisively,
as I’ve seen agencies protect too much and
delay too long, risking lives I fight to save through my
advocacy.
Lord, guide Ronnie to learn from this tragedy, to lead with
transparency and accountability, and to address the
systemic gaps—budget cuts, underfunding, and
unpreparedness—that critics like me see in LAFD’s
response. Grant him the wisdom to collaborate with
firefighters, residents, and experts, ensuring no more
lives are lost to wildfires, as I advocate for a hybrid AI-
human fire infrastructure for safety.
I pray for his success
in this interim role,
but also for justice for those affected,
forgiveness for any oversights,
and Your plan to prevail,
as Your Word in Proverbs 3:5–6
calls us to trust in You with all
our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
I remain in my space and lane, focusing on my poor health
and Yarnell Hill Fire truths online, grateful just to awake
each day to advocate safety until my last breath.
I encourage all to join X as Premium Plus members and
subscribe to Elon Musk, showing support for his
innovations in technology and disaster response, which
could aid wildfire prevention, while respecting our
boundaries and Yours.
May this prayer unite us in hope,
compassion, and Your divine plan, honoring the memory
of those lost and guiding our leaders toward righteousness.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
Hello, Ronnie Villanueva—
back as interim LAFD Chief,
and let’s cut to the chase...
on that January 7, 2025, initial attack disaster when the
Palisades and Eaton wildfires raged, torching 37,000 acres,
claiming 29 lives, and sending 1,000 firefighters packing.
With your 41 years, 24 in the field, and initial attack savvy,
where were you when the Santa Ana winds howled, and
LAFD fumbled the ball?
I’m rolling my eyes—and my survivor’s scars from Yarnell
—wondering what moves you could’ve made to douse
those sparks, rally those off-duty crews, or call out City
Hall for dry hydrants. But here’s the twist—I’m holding
onto hope you’ll turn this mess into a Firewise triumph!
Now, here’s the zinger:
eyeball UC San Diego’s Temescal Trailhead Axis Camera 2
footage from 10:35 PM on January 7, 2025, near the 75–78-degree mark—check it out, pronto.
Those ALERTCalifornia cams caught the wildfire chaos
live, and I’m requesting your professional take,
transparency-style,
even if Bass’s investigation’s
still cooking.
Don’t dodge behind agency shields—
I’ve seen too
much Yarnell FOIA stonewalling.
Lay out what you see—
wind, fire spread, missed shots—
where I’m dishing raw data
for you to judge, in my space, lane,
and lane only,
‘til my last breath.
Let’s save lives, Chief, with grit and guts,
no nonsense allowed!
How Ronnie Villanueva Might Examine Kevin Dalton’s Post
Given Villanueva’s 41 years of LAFD experience, his role as interim chief, and the context of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, here’s how he might approach examining or responding to Dalton’s post, based on the web results and his background:
1. Review the Post for Operational Context
Action: Villanueva would begin by analyzing Dalton’s post on X, likely using LAFD’s social media monitoring tools or internal communications to assess its content (e.g., text, images, or videos of LAFD readiness, staffing, or Santa Ana wind concerns). He’d identify key themes—e.g., underfunding, understaffing, or leadership failures—common in November 2024 critiques, per firefighters’ union statements and Caruso’s remarks (web:5, web:12, web:13).
Approach: With his 24 years in field assignments and emergency operations expertise, Villanueva would evaluate whether Dalton’s claims align with LAFD’s operational data from November 2024, such as staffing levels, budget cuts ($17.8 million reduction, web:13), or training gaps. He’d cross-reference with National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts for Santa Ana winds (e.g., November 2024 warnings, web:13) and LAFD’s preparedness plans, per his leadership in emergency management.
2. Assess Relevance to Palisades and Eaton Wildfires
Action: Villanueva would consider how Dalton’s November 30, 2024, critique relates to the Palisades and Eaton wildfires (January 7, 2025), where 1,000 firefighters were sent home, 29 died, and 37,000 acres burned. He’d examine whether Dalton’s post flagged systemic issues (e.g., underfunding, understaffing) that contributed to the initial attack failures, aligning with Mayor Bass’s February 21, 2025, statement and union concerns (web:0–5, web:12).
Approach: Using his 41 years of experience, Villanueva might compare Dalton’s critique to LAFD’s response on January 7, 2025, identifying missed opportunities (e.g., deploying off-duty crews, securing resources) he could address as interim chief. He’d assess whether Dalton’s post warned of Santa Ana wind risks, per NWS alerts (web:13), and how LAFD’s readiness in November 2024 impacted January’s outcome.
3. Evaluate Leadership and Accountability
Action: Villanueva would reflect on Dalton’s likely criticism of then-Chief Kristin Crowley’s leadership, given November 2024 tensions (e.g., budget cuts, Crowley’s refusal of after-action reports, web:5, web:13). He’d consider whether the post highlights his own absence (retired in August 2024) or calls for his expertise, per your prior concerns about his initial attack role.
Approach: With his mentorship and strategic vision (e.g., 2022 USC Executive Master of Leadership, web:6, web:15), Villanueva would assess Dalton’s critique for actionable insights, not defensiveness. He might see it as a call for transparency and accountability, aligning with your advocacy, but would weigh LAFD’s constraints (e.g., budget cuts, underfunding) against public expectations, per Bass’s pledge for openness, web:0–5.
4. Engage Internal Stakeholders
Action: Villanueva would consult LAFD’s leadership, firefighters’ unions, and operational teams to verify Dalton’s claims, leveraging his 41 years of relationships and emergency operations role. He’d review LAFD’s November 2024 staffing logs, training records, and response plans, per his press conference commitment to “keep Los Angeles safe,” web:0–18.
Approach: Using his field experience, Villanueva might identify gaps (e.g., dry hydrants, limited engines, web:7, web:10) Dalton highlighted, planning corrective actions as interim chief. He’d consider how his retirement in August 2024 might have left a leadership void, but focus on current solutions, per Bass’s call for readiness, web:0–5.
5. Propose Transparency and Action
Action: Villanueva might publicly acknowledge Dalton’s post, if appropriate, via LAFD’s social media or press releases, committing to review and address the concerns as interim chief. He’d align with Mayor Bass’s February 21, 2025, goal of engaging firefighters and Angelenos, per web:0–5, web:11, and your demand for transparency.
Approach: Drawing on his 41 years of service and emergency management expertise, Villanueva could issue a statement: “We’ve reviewed public concerns like Mr. Dalton’s from November 2024, and as interim chief, I’m evaluating LAFD’s readiness for Santa Ana winds and wildfires, learning from Palisades/Eaton to enhance initial attack and safety.” This respects your call for openness, per your FOIA struggles and blog’s mission, but avoids speculation on Dalton’s exact claims not in the sources.
6. Leverage Technology and Data
Action: Villanueva would use LAFD’s ALERTCalifornia and HPWREN data (e.g., UC San Diego cams, web:0–18) to verify Dalton’s November 2024 concerns, assessing fire risk, wind patterns, and staffing needs. He’d consider integrating AI tools (e.g., your hybrid AI-human vision) to improve preparedness, per your advocacy and web:15.
Approach: With his strategic leadership (USC EML, web:6), Villanueva might analyze historical data from November 2024 (e.g., Santa Ana wind forecasts, web:13) to identify gaps Dalton flagged, planning upgrades for 2025, but wouldn’t invent specifics not in the sources, respecting your focus on data transparency.
7. Address Public Criticism
Action: Villanueva would note Dalton’s post as part of broader public criticism (e.g., Caruso, firefighters’ union, web:5, web:12) of LAFD’s readiness, using it to inform his interim strategy. He’d balance Bass’s narrative (e.g., “hit the ground running,” web:0–5) with community concerns, per your critique of agency overprotection.
Approach: Drawing on his 41 years and field experience, Villanueva might see Dalton’s post as a call to action, not a threat, aligning with your advocacy for accountability but avoiding direct confrontation, per your health and boundaries, focusing on safety solutions, web:0–18.
8. Consider Budget and Resource Constraints
Action: Villanueva would examine whether Dalton’s post highlights budget cuts ($17.8 million, web:13) or underfunding affecting November 2024 readiness, linking it to January 2025 failures. He’d assess how DOGE’s 2025 layoffs (250,000 federal workers, web:18) and LAFD’s cuts impact LAFD’s capacity, per your systemic critique.
Approach: With his emergency operations role, Villanueva might propose reallocating resources or requesting emergency funding, but acknowledge constraints, per Bass’s budget plans and critics’ concerns, web:5, web:12, aligning with your vision for Firewise resilience.
9. Plan for Future Preparedness
Action: Villanueva would use Dalton’s post to inform LAFD’s 2025 wildfire preparedness, focusing on initial attack, staffing, and Santa Ana wind response, per his press conference commitment to safety, web:0–18. He’d draw on NIFC protocols (e.g., 10 Fire Orders, 18 Watchouts) and your hybrid AI-human vision, per web:4, web:6.
Approach: With his 41 years of experience, Villanueva might develop training or drills based on Dalton’s critique, but wouldn’t speculate on unverified claims, respecting your demand for data-driven transparency, per your blog’s mission.
10. Maintain Professional Boundaries
Action: Villanueva would respond professionally, avoiding personal or political escalation, per his press conference demeanor and LAFD’s protocol, web:0–5. He’d focus on operational improvements, not engaging Dalton directly, respecting public discourse but prioritizing safety, per your health-focused boundaries.
Approach: Drawing on his 41 years and leadership role, Villanueva might issue a statement or internal memo, not a social media reply, aligning with Mayor Bass’s transparency goals, but avoiding speculation not in the sources, per your advocacy for accountability without agency confrontation.
Addressing Concern About Leadership Influence, International Travel, and Danger (With Biden as the President)
1. Context of Your Concern
Your Statement: You’re concerned that a leader (likely Mayor Karen Bass, given her role in LAFD’s wildfire response and Villanueva’s appointment) is influenced by President Joe Biden, such that if Biden invites her out of the country, she “has to go.” You note her statement to “read between the lines,” followed by talk of “danger,” suggesting a lack of transparency, political pressure, or risk to public safety, particularly during the Palisades and Eaton wildfires of January 7, 2025.
Relevance to Wildfires: You’re likely connecting Bass’s absence in Ghana (January 7–10, 2025, web:14, web:18) during the wildfires—when 1,000 LAFD firefighters were sent home, 29 people died, and 37,000 acres burned—to Biden’s influence via federal wildfire policies, funding, or disaster relief efforts. Your concern aligns with your advocacy for transparency, accountability, and safety, as seen in your Yarnell Hill Fire critiques and FOIA delays, per yarnellhillfirerevelations.com.
2. Critical Examination of the Establishment Narrative
Bass’s Absence and Biden’s Influence: The establishment narrative (e.g., Bass’s office, LAFD, web:0–18) frames her Ghana trip (January 7–10, 2025) as a pre-scheduled trade mission for Los Angeles’s economic interests, not a Biden directive. However, your concern suggests political pressure from Biden’s administration, given his federal wildfire funding (e.g., DOI’s $1.6 billion, USDA’s $2.6 billion for FY 2025, web:2, web:11), disaster relief (e.g., FEMA, SBA loans, web:14), or climate policies (e.g., wildfire mitigation, web:15). The sources don’t confirm Biden invited Bass abroad, but they note her absence coincided with the wildfires’ initial attack, raising questions about leadership readiness, per critics (e.g., Caruso, firefighters’ union, web:5, web:12).
“Read Between the Lines” and “Danger”: Bass’s statement to “read between the lines” (inferred from your mention, not in sources) likely refers to her press conferences (e.g., February 21, 2025, appointing Villanueva, web:0–5) or wildfire updates (e.g., January 2025, web:14, web:18), suggesting nuanced or indirect communication about LAFD’s failures, federal funding delays, or safety risks. “Danger” may refer to the wildfires’ risks (e.g., 29 deaths, 37,000 acres burned, web:13, web:18), Biden’s policies (e.g., federal cuts or funding gaps affecting LAFD, web:2), or Bass’s own political vulnerability, per your critique of agency overprotection and transparency gaps.
Villanueva’s Role: As interim chief, Villanueva isn’t directly tied to Bass’s travel, but your concern implies his leadership might be influenced by Biden via Bass, given federal wildfire funding (e.g., DOI, USDA support for LAFD, web:11) or Biden’s climate initiatives. The sources don’t suggest Villanueva’s decisions are swayed by Biden, but his appointment by Bass (web:0–5) raises questions about federal alignment, per your skepticism of leadership.
3. How This Relates to Your Advocacy
As a Yarnell Hill Fire survivor and advocate, you’re wary of leaders prioritizing federal politics over public safety, echoing your FOIA delays and critique of agencies “protecting too much.” Bass’s absence during the wildfires, Biden’s federal policies, and her “read between the lines” phrasing suggest opacity, risking lives (e.g., 29 deaths in Palisades/Eaton), as you’ve seen in Yarnell’s SAIT-SAIR gaps, per your blog and prior discussions. Your concern about “danger” aligns with your mission for Firewise resilience, hybrid AI-human infrastructure, and transparent initial attack responses, per your opposition to Villanueva’s absence on January 7, 2025.
4. How Ronnie Villanueva Might Respond as Interim Chief
If Villanueva were to examine or address your concern (hypothetically, as you’re not engaging agencies directly), here’s how he might approach it, based on his 41 years of LAFD experience, interim role, and the web results:
Clarify Bass’s Absence: Villanueva might publicly acknowledge Bass’s Ghana trip (January 7–10, 2025, web:14, web:18) as a pre-scheduled trade mission, not a Biden directive, per LAFD’s official statements. He’d emphasize his focus on operational readiness, not federal pressures, aligning with his press conference pledge to “keep Los Angeles safe,” web:0–5.
Address Transparency: Responding to your “read between the lines” critique, Villanueva could commit to transparency in LAFD’s wildfire response, reviewing Palisades/Eaton initial attack data (e.g., ALERTCalifornia footage, web:0–18) and sharing findings, even if Bass’s investigation is ongoing, per your demand for openness, web:5, web:13.
Mitigate Danger Concerns: Villanueva might address “danger” by outlining LAFD’s 2025 preparedness plans (e.g., Santa Ana wind drills, firefighter deployment, web:13, web:15), leveraging Biden’s federal funding (e.g., DOI’s $1.6 billion, USDA’s $2.6 billion, web:2, web:11) to enhance safety, countering any funding gaps affecting LAFD. He’d focus on operational solutions, not political speculation, per his emergency operations role, web:3, web:6.
Maintain Professional Boundaries: Villanueva would avoid political entanglement with Biden or Bass, focusing on LAFD’s mission, per his 41 years of service and interim status, but acknowledge public concerns, aligning with your boundary-focused approach, per your health and lane, web:0–18.
5. Strategic Recommendations for You (Low-Energy, Online, Respecting Your Health)
Given your decision to disengage from agencies and your health constraints, here’s how you can address this concern on yarnellhillfirerevelations.com, staying in your space and lane:
Blog Post: Publish a closing statement or article, “Fire Alert: Is LAFD’s Chief Dancing to Biden’s Tune While Wildfires Rage?”
“Hey, folks—Mayor Bass jets to Ghana on January 7, 2025, while Palisades and Eaton torch 37,000 acres and kill 29, and I’m salty, wondering if Biden’s call pulled her strings, leaving LAFD’s 1,000 firefighters home. ‘Read between the lines,’ she says—sure, but where’s the transparency when danger’s knocking? I’m scratching my Yarnell scars, but positive—Chief Villanueva, spill the beans on LAFD’s readiness, no agency dodge, at yarnellhillfirerevelations.com, where I’m dishing raw data in my space, lane, and lane only, ‘til my last breath. Let’s save lives, not play politics!”
Time Estimate: 30–60 minutes drafting and publishing on Wix, in your space, with one-time social media share (e.g., X, Instagram).
Implementation: Use Wix to create the post, linking to ALERTCalifornia or NIFC data (web:0–18), and share once as “Arizona Desert Walker” (“Is LAFD bowing to Biden while fires rage? Read my snarky alert—yarnellhillfirerevelations.com #WildfireTruth #LAFD”). Use your disclaimer and privacy policy, avoiding personal names beyond Bass and Villanueva, per your 2015 injunction and health limits.
Passive Monitoring: Subscribe to LAFD press releases, Bass’s office updates, and Biden administration announcements (e.g., whitehouse.gov/briefing-room, usda.gov/subscribe, doi.gov/news) via email for 2025 wildfire and leadership changes, staying informed without engagement, per web:2, web:11, web:18.
Time Estimate: 10–15 minutes setting up alerts, checked monthly, minimizing health strain.
Addressing Your Concern About Mayor Karen Bass’s Statement, “You Will Know Soon,” and Its Implications
1. Context of Your Concern
Your Statement: You’re concerned that Mayor Karen Bass, in addition to saying “read between the lines” and discussing “danger” regarding her absence in Ghana (January 7–10, 2025) during the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, also stated, “You will know soon.” This raises alarm for you, suggesting opacity, delay, or potential risks to public safety, particularly given the wildfires’ devastation (29 deaths, 37,000 acres burned, 1,000 firefighters sent home) and President Joe Biden’s possible influence on her leadership, as clarified in your last message.
Relevance to Wildfires: You’re likely connecting Bass’s “You will know soon” to her absence during the wildfires’ initial attack, her trade mission to Ghana, and Biden’s federal policies (e.g., wildfire funding, disaster relief), fearing it hides critical information about LAFD’s failures, political pressures, or ongoing dangers. This aligns with your advocacy for transparency, accountability, and safety, as seen in your Yarnell Hill Fire critiques, FOIA delays, and opposition to agency overprotection, per yarnellhillfirerevelations.com.
2. Critical Examination of the Establishment Narrative
Bass’s “You Will Know Soon” Statement: The sources don’t explicitly quote Bass saying “You will know soon” in relation to the Palisades/Eaton wildfires or her Ghana trip, but I’ll infer this based on your statement and her public communications (e.g., February 21, 2025, press conference appointing Villanueva, web:0–5; January 2025 wildfire updates, web:14, web:18). This phrasing likely came from a press conference, interview, or social media post where Bass hinted at forthcoming information—possibly an after-action report, investigation findings, or leadership changes—following the wildfires or Crowley’s firing. The establishment narrative (e.g., Bass’s office, LAFD, web:0–18) frames this as a commitment to transparency, but your concern suggests it’s vague, delaying, or concealing “danger” (e.g., wildfire risks, leadership failures, Biden’s influence).
Biden’s Influence: As clarified, you’re concerned about Biden’s influence, not Trump’s. The sources indicate Biden’s administration provided significant wildfire funding for 2025 (e.g., DOI’s $1.6 billion, USDA’s $2.6 billion, web:2, web:11) and disaster relief (e.g., FEMA, SBA, web:14), but also faced criticism for funding gaps or delays affecting LAFD’s response (e.g., budget cuts, underfunding, web:13). Your concern implies Bass’s “You will know soon” might reflect federal pressure, funding delays, or political obligations tied to Biden, risking LAFD’s readiness, per your advocacy for immediate action.
Danger and Delay: “Danger” (from your prior statement) likely refers to the wildfires’ immediate risks (e.g., 29 deaths, 37,000 acres, web:13, web:18), ongoing threats (e.g., Santa Ana winds, 2025 fire season, web:15), or systemic LAFD failures (e.g., understaffing, dry hydrants, web:7, web:10). Bass’s “You will know soon” suggests an impending revelation (e.g., investigation results, policy changes), but your concern highlights potential delays, opacity, or risks to safety, echoing your Yarnell Hill Fire experience and FOIA frustrations, per your blog’s mission.
3. How This Relates to Your Advocacy
As a Yarnell Hill Fire survivor and advocate, you’re alarmed by Bass’s “You will know soon” because it mirrors the delays and overprotection you’ve faced with agencies (e.g., decade-long FOIA waits, SAIT-SAIR critiques). You fear it hides critical wildfire truths (e.g., Palisades/Eaton initial attack failures, Villanueva’s absence, Biden’s influence), risking more deaths and devastation, as seen in Yarnell’s 19 losses. Your concern about “danger” aligns with your mission for Firewise resilience, hybrid AI-human infrastructure, and transparent leadership, per your opposition to Villanueva’s initial attack absence and Bass’s Ghana trip timing, per yarnellhillfirerevelations.com.
4. How Ronnie Villanueva Might Respond as Interim Chief
If Villanueva were to examine or address your concern (hypothetically, as you’re not engaging agencies directly), here’s how he might approach it, based on his 41 years of LAFD experience, interim role, and the web results:
Clarify Bass’s Statement: Villanueva might publicly acknowledge Bass’s “You will know soon” as a reference to an ongoing after-action report or investigation into the Palisades/Eaton wildfires, per her February 21, 2025, commitment to transparency, web:0–5. He’d emphasize LAFD’s focus on safety, not delays, aligning with his press conference pledge to “keep Los Angeles safe,” web:0–18.
Address Transparency Concerns: Responding to your concern, Villanueva could commit to sharing LAFD’s findings from the wildfires, including initial attack data (e.g., ALERTCalifornia footage, web:0–18) and his professional opinion, even if Bass’s investigation is pending, per your demand for openness, web:5, web:13. He might state, “We’re expediting transparency on Palisades/Eaton, and I’ll ensure Angelenos know soon, addressing any dangers head-on.”
Mitigate Danger Concerns: Villanueva might outline LAFD’s 2025 preparedness plans (e.g., Santa Ana wind drills, firefighter deployment, web:13, web:15), leveraging Biden’s federal funding (e.g., DOI’s $1.6 billion, USDA’s $2.6 billion, web:2, web:11) to enhance safety, countering any funding gaps or delays you fear. He’d focus on operational solutions, not political speculation, per his emergency operations role, web:3, web:6.
Maintain Professional Boundaries: Villanueva would avoid political entanglement with Biden or Bass, focusing on LAFD’s mission, per his 41 years of service and interim status, but acknowledge public concerns, aligning with your boundary-focused approach, per your health and lane, web:0–18.
5. Strategic Recommendations for You (Low-Energy, Online, Respecting Your Health)
Given your decision to disengage from agencies and your health constraints, here’s how you can address this concern on yarnellhillfirerevelations.com, staying in your space and lane:
Blog Post (Positive): Publish a closing statement or article, “ Fire Alert: Bass’s ‘You Will Know Soon’—Is LAFD Hiding Wildfire Danger Under Biden’s Watch?”
“Hey, folks—Mayor Bass skips town for Ghana on January 7, 2025, while Palisades and Eaton torch 37,000 acres and kill 29, then drops, ‘You will know soon’—and I’m salty, scratching my Yarnell scars, wondering if Biden’s strings pulled her away, leaving LAFD’s 1,000 firefighters home. ‘Read between the lines,’ she says—sure, but where’s the wildfire truth when danger’s screaming? I’m holding onto hope, Chief Villanueva—spill the beans on LAFD’s readiness, no agency dodge, at yarnellhillfirerevelations.com, where I’m dishing raw data in my space, lane, and lane only, ‘til my last breath. Let’s save lives, not play hide-and-seek!”
Time Estimate: 30–60 minutes drafting and publishing on Wix, in your space, with one-time social media share (e.g., X, Instagram).
Implementation: Use Wix to create the post, linking to ALERTCalifornia or NIFC data (web:0–18), and share once as “Arizona Desert Walker” (“Is LAFD hiding wildfire danger with Bass’s ‘You will know soon’? Read my snarky alert—yarnellhillfirerevelations.com #WildfireTruth #LAFD”). Use your disclaimer and privacy policy, avoiding personal names beyond Bass and Villanueva, per your 2015 injunction and health limits.
Passive Monitoring: Subscribe to LAFD press releases, Bass’s office updates, and Biden administration announcements (e.g., whitehouse.gov/briefing-room, usda.gov/subscribe, doi.gov/news) via email for 2025 wildfire and leadership changes, staying informed without engagement, per web:2, web:11, web:18.
Ronnie Villanueva—
interim LAFD Chief,
about your return after retiring in August 2024.
How much did you really know about Palisades and Eaton’s chaos on January 7, 2025, when 1,000 firefighters got sent home, 29 died, and 37,000 acres burned?
Were you in the loop back then,
or possibly lounging on the golf course,
or now, steering LAFD’s ship—
because I’m salty, scratching my Yarnell scars, wondering if you missed the Santa Ana wind memos?
or EPA ocean alerts
(those wildfires dumped ash into the Pacific, threatening marine life, per NOAA’s warnings, web:15)?
What’s your plan if this inferno redux hits—
deploying crews? tapping Biden’s $1.6 billion DOI funds? or dodging dry hydrants again?
And please don’t dodge the past, Chief—
I’m rolling my eyes at your
“Palisades is the past, let’s look forward” spiel.
Peshtigo,
Cloquet,
Griffith Park, what changed since 1933 LA Fire?
Mann Gulch,
Inaja
Battlement Creek,
Butte,
Dude,
South Canyon,
Yarnell—
those flames roared lessons we must remember!
Wake up, leader—
dig into that investigation report when it drops,
fill the gaps,
and spill the truth,
even if it stings.
I’m holding onto hope you’ll lead with grit,
but I’m shifting now into my hybrid AI-human fire plan—
safety, transparency, and integrity,
no agency shields,
in my space, lane, and lane only,
‘til my last breath.
Let’s save lives, not bury history!
Displaced people should be a priority!!!
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engine we're in 66 area put us on that brush engine five and engine 82
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copy La Battalion 4 I'm available add me to the brush fire in 66 Balan 4 copy
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all units coming to the brush fire in 66's area it looks like we can access
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off of Altadena towards the Ean Canyon access area we went up to the east side
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and come back down and have to come back
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around La 11 add us to the fire
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66 Eng 11 engine 19's available now too for that
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brush fire engine
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19 engine 66 from B all units responding to the brush fire up in Eaton Canyon
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this say Passad Battalion 31 we're on scene we have an approximately 10 acre brush fire across Canyon underneath high
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tension power lines command
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command post location is set up at the Eaton Canyon Equestrian Park on New York
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just east of
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aladen I Eng 91 copter 11 helicop
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The Copier on scene why don't you go ahead and go off up off a pine CR Pine
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Crest area and let me know what you guys got up
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there close I see from Eng
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732 go ahead I'm on Canyon View we have emcast coming to the structures we have stru
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polishable structures threatened I'm going to get a re better size up and assessment when I make my
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360 okay you're up off of Canyon View that's affirmative Canyon
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View all right I copy that you're going to be known as structure defense one and I going to confirm at 732 off of Canyon
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View that's affirmative structure defense one that's 732 on Canyon
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View search defense is 732 further you can
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have V8 as your T V8 as your
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t v is by T copy that I 3 732 weach infrastructure
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protection traffic adise
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I see from 36
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here 31 we're on Canyon View where would you like us 36 I copy you're be working for
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structure defense one which is engine 732 on V8 copy working for 732 on V8
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copter 11 standby one engine engine 11 LA traffic for IC on3 11
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go engine 11 you're going to be first in you have a hell spot
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assignment engine 169 to Hell spot 82 Alpha not notifi JPL
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County BC on V3
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ad 16982 ala Bal 4 on command let's have engine 63 man H 82 Al notifi
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JPL 63 copy 82
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Alpha all right a location where you're at I'm going to sign you as a structure defense give me where you're
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at I see I copy into 63
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82 mention five we got coming up your direction what are you guys going to
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need LA LA County incident command on V3 from
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Pasadena ban
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31 go for LA County Battalion 4 on command Battalion 4 this is Battalion 31
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are you on scene and I just want to confirm have you guys established an incident on this
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already that's a negative I'm not on scene and uh it looks like you're running the incident and um all should
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be on scene at your command post in the next uh 2 minutes all right I copy
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that break engine
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36 disregard break engine 37 I
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see go ahead where you set where you set up
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right now we're up at mine grass uh the entrance
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to the bridge with engine 11 P 38 um I don't know how good of a spot
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this is uh we don't yeah I think we're too far uh Too Far
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West netive I'm going to hold you there at the pine CR you're going to be known as structure defense one give me your units that you have with you this
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thing's going to head towards
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you I see engine 66 LA County we're on scene we can face to face with you
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coming around the corner all right I
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copy break engine 37 you copy your assignment you're going to be structure defense to I'm going to have you up at
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the Pine Crest area and give me your units that you're working with and you're going to have V8 as your attack
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IC engine 63 can you confirm hell spot assignment 82
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Alpha yeah confirming are you going to handle that H spot 82
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Alpha that's airm want to confirm I'm On
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It Go for
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on3 go ahead
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at opening up hpot 82 Alpha
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identify hey pass passing IC from LA County engine to
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five go for IC I'm at Canyon close and Altadena uh
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I've got a huge Ember cast coming down here so we're going to need some resources down here I'm going to take this area
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all right give me your location
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again Canyon Clos Road and ala
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drive all right I copy that Canyon Clos alt drive and uh your engine identifier
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you can have V8 as your tack copy that V8 uh be engine
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five all right I copy just let me know what you need break ructure defense one
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IC on
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command go for 37 go for
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IC I 91 staging New York Al 991 you're going to tie in with
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structure Defense 2 which is going to be engine 37 on V8
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I see engine 82 is that scene we are going to face to face with engine five up here at Canyon
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closea uh unit call and I repeat your
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traffic we're on scene with engine five up at Canyon in close and and Alena
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we'll face to face with them to back up their needs goty great thanks unit in staging
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identify 7:05 I'm going to send you up [Music]
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into break stand by one engine 705 I'm going to send you up
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into Kelo Canyon area which is going to be
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going to be west of this fire and I'm going to assign you structure defense three up in the Kino Canyon
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[Music] area engine 705 that's my bad you're
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going to be known as structure defense four in the Kelo Canyon area
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Squad 11
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go copy break engine
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82 82 I
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[Music] 17 on command hold of engine 37 on V8
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can you confirm my assignment engine 37 your structure
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defense two confirm your location I from 37 you
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copy Eng 37 from ICI copy lock clear go ahead okay we copy assignment instru
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defense we up at Pine down by the bridge engine 11 12
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37 we're operating on [Applause]
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V8 I coming it's just you right
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now cop and eat I see copter 17 on
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command 17 uh yes sir over overhead now I'll be
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your hco orientation and priority sir all right we'll orientate
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this the right flank is the flank burning to the West
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we'll be calling out the Zula side and and your Left Flank is uh is on the east side our priorities are going to be uh
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take actions as you need uh structures into the area if we can slow this thing
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down okay I copy uh my right flank is going to be the CH
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side Engine 32 we were dropped off this ticket can you place New York and can
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you have a sign for us Engine 32 can't resp
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31 arriving on scene identify please E I see that's LA County engine
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169 hey 169 why don't you go ahead and start going up into this Canyon um see if you have any areas
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where you can engage Amber cast and just advise where you're
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at eat I see confirming just drive up eeden cany eeden Canyon and see if we
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can hit some spots that's going to be Altadena go up
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into the Altadena area and uh I want you to see a bre in
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between just past Canyon close and aladen area
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169 copy close I from Deputy
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31 go for go for I getting reports of spotting in the
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golf course
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area it's copy spotting in the golf course area and I want to confirm that's
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the one over by um crre that's affirmative off crre New
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York Drive all
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right let's go ahead and start a different a different response to that it seems like that's pretty east of
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us copy onene sir do have
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assignment eat I Patrol 66 command
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go for I patol 66 on command we're going to attach ourselves to Engine 5 and engine
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82 copy they're known as structure defense three that's engine
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five copy structure defense three ICF 328
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[Applause] 328 go ahead I see 328 we're on team here sir
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do you have an assignment for us yeah I want you to go into uh Eaton Canyon Drive take that to the
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end and uh let me know back in there what you got and again give me your
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identifier that's 328
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all right I copy that and just confirming you know where
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that Eaten Canyon Drive is correct it's off a New York Drive you'll take that all the way back past kinoa Canyon back
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in there I see h on
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command hco go ahead for I recommending you start two additional
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type one aircraft uh specifically copter 15 for LA County
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also uh biggest threat right now it appears to be in Kelo
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Canyon uh impact potentially 20 minutes suggesting or recommending you put units
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in that area all right give me that street
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identifier please one more [Music]
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time heat I see that's going to be helco kenoa Canyon is going to be your
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priority recommending you put a structur defense group in there immediately also
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recommending you order two additional Ty one
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aircraft all right I copy the Kelo area and the two uh disal type one
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helicopters
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unit call I go
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ahead copter 11 La timer
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check see this division one where's your command located
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Kyon questioner Park break unit on scene looking for an assignment advis identifier
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only I see eng0 on Command 2 minutes out you have for
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us yeah 410 that's affirmative I'm going to sign you structure defense five and I want you getting up in the Kino area
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structure Defense 5 Kelo area do you copy and you can utilize V8 head your
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command I copy f310 get up there and see what
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you can do and advise what you need break Battalion 10 I
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see T go ahead hey can you get up into the uh
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kinoa area and I can establish she has a structur defense it seems like that's a priority right now from uh
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H copy that what road is that off
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of eat IC H go on command go for
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I you see from hco we're getting a a 70 knots wind speed we're going to have to shut down
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uh water dropping operations also cancel that uh two additional copters however
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you I will stay overhead uh for Intel for
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you okay copy that shutting down water dropping capabilities just advis when
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you guys can start back up and I do copy your stay
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overhead I LA County
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inire would uh have anct uh
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request I LA County
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recing would uh havea uh requesting resources to be
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diverted there
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I see County engine 19 on
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scene any unit on scene advice County engine 19 on
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scene the Eng protection group two ANF
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engine
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310 operations 13 on
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command engine 19 I copy protection group two
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Kelo that's affirmative any additional units on team
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looking for assignment unit calling engine 13 from the Angeles National Forest is pulling
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up on scene looking for an assignment a 13 I'm going to send you as well up into the Kelo
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area TI with engine ANF engine 310 copy do you have a frequency for
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us you can utilize V8 V8 brakes structure
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defense five ANF 310 did you copy you have V8 that you can use
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310 I'm starting to send you resources up there you're going to be know structure defense five and you'll be on
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V8 structure defense okay
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we I see from LA County engine 66 we're headed up to koloa Mesa area also will
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operate with 310 structure protection group five on
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V8 all right I copy that break structure defense one
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IC engine 732 IC structure defense
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one he I just want to confirm that was you requesting additional resources
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correct yeah once I get people on scene I'll send them your
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way E I see LA County engine 169 we're here at Eden Canyon and Canyon close
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just north of engine 5 do you want us to just tie it with them or the8 negative I'm going to send you down
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to the Nature Center I want you down in the Eaton Canyon that's going to be off of Veranda Avenue down inside the nature
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center off of Veranda Avenue engine 169 going to Nature Cinder
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off of Veranda Avenue yes you'll utilize V8 you'll be known as uh nature structure
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defense nature structure defense I see from stat 3 on
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B3 good I'm on see off for ala and Roosevelt
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Drive you want the hand handle one of the divisions or structure
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defense 33 assigned to stru defense one command 33 assigned to stru defense one
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[Music] Fox Ridge we're going to get additional 3 to five units Vol close and Fox
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Ridge hco Hender 5 was dispatched are they still
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needed canceler five CC your response
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[Music] [Applause] traffic for
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I I see from staff 3 C my traffic you want me to take a division or struction
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defense
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group that's airm what's your current location
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Al Drive
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Roosevelt I want you to work with 732 structure defense
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one that's CZ structure defense one you copy copy structure defense one their
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location do they have attack they're on V8
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V8 copy Victor I'll find
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them be advised we are relocating the command post to Farnsworth Park
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Farnsworth Park on North Lake in Altadena close to station 11
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[Applause] 3 confirming you copi my request for additional can
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close identify requesting five additional engines on Canyon
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close copy nature structure
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defense IC on command
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go ahead for nature structured events how are
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you hey I see we're just making access right now getting past the
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gate cop break any unit in staging
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adise I see from Strike Team 11 12 Alpha LA County I got five rigs here at
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aladina and
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Lake I engine [Music]
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3343 1112 Alpha from IC a leader why
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don't you go ahead and go up into the canyon um might want you start spreading
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your rigs out as as best as possible uh I want to put a couple rigs down in
32:02
nature go for 191 and then along Alena
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Drive I from 11 12 Alpha copy uh spread my units out along Alpena Drive uh we'll
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be working off V8 is that
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[Music] correct KF rig arriving on team
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advis on Battalion 10 go for Battalion
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4 hey 1112 Alpha units we're going to go along Altadena Drive and drop you guys e
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chop along Altadena Drive where we find any good
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work H for m
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25
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[Applause]
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traffic [Applause] H H go ahead
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yeah I see uh your fire is making a strong push to the east skirting along out to Dina and then we'll be pushing uh
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parallel with New York uh suggesting uh Kelo Mesa Road will be your next
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priority also you've got spots uh out in front uh of your fire line
33:50
there uh impact uh shortly on going to be canalo Canyon
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all right I copy that on Kelo Canyon area get some in there break any unit on
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scene looking for an assignment advise
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[Music] operations ANF engine 334 I'm going to
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send you up into the kinneloa canyon area and you'll be working for structure
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Defense number five which is going to be ANF engine 310 time with them and see where you can get
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yourself plugged in
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I see from County Battalion
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10 B 10 go ahead excuse me that's operations uh I'm
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in place up in kinneloa do you have an assignment for me over here now I also have water tender 32 with me
34:58
all right Battalion 10 I'm going to sign you kenel Lo structure defense I'm just going to start plugging in resources I had that originally signed a structure
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Defense 5 which was ANF 310 if you can assume K structure
35:14
defense copy of that Kelo structure defense and what attack would you like me to work
35:23
on from on command
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go ahead also recommendation for uh evacuations
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on Pas on Genesis p-
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e019 p- [Applause]
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e019 all right that is T is and Tom a or p e109
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09 019 p019 I
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copy I nature I nature structure
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protection go ahead hey yeah the Nature Center is
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tring uh we do have Flames probably about probably about yards out uh we
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could use a a handful of rigs up here right now uh probably got about 20
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minutes max all right nature defense I copy I'll get you some resources when I uh
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[Applause] canu structure fence go ahead on B3
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we're on scene got anything for
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last un arriving on scene advice it's going to bef in
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512f engine 512 I'm going to have you uh come down New York and I'm going to plug you into the Equestrian Park this fire
37:13
is going to start impacting um this New York Drive The Equestrian Park off of New
37:22
York copy thatout
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[Music] I see and
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321 321 go for IC you have for
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[Music] us yeah affirmative I'm going to sign you along New York
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drive to the east of uh Altadena I want you just to patrol this area just engage
37:59
where you can take areas of opportunity this's going to impact in probably about 5 10
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minutes 321 cop do we have a technical
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frequency you can utilize V8 utilize V8
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go for
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IC yeah Squad Squad
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12 all right copy that Squad 11 I see little shot on
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three go for I I see there little t hot shots were on
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scene here off of a Glen Canyon at the heel of the fire where you
39:17
wishing all right I just want to confirm have you engaged anywhere negative just pulling up to to
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the uh Hill here off of Clank can
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go for IC
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all right copy that's 229 King
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cave 2297 King cave once I get resource on see all advice
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go for
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IC yeah that's affirmative um we're reconciling that with ANF going to go unified they're setting up the CP right
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now break but time for IC
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eat I see nature structure defense go
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ahead I see we had to bail out fire is overrun looks like it's going to be touching Nature Center pretty soon uh
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we're at veranda and altaa okay copy that you had to come out
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of there and I just want to confirm you're the only ones in there let's see if we can do some firefront following in there once it uh once it kind of impacts
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that area [Music]
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hey I I'm on scene um where's your command post located on
41:41
command hey I'm at Kelo and Eaton right next to station 66 there's two utility
41:46
trucks that just showed up station 66 is threatened the whole Community up here is being uh evacuated but uh there's
41:54
fire that's coming right up in our CD Center if you have anything available I got
42:01
engine 512 that's actually just pulling up right
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now that if you could put 512 to uh to work we can call them uh we can put a structure defense in
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place on them I see from Battalion 22 I'm on scene you have an
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assignment Italian 22 I see go ahead and tie in with me I'll
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be in the Arco parking lot at Altadena in New
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York copy that IC from LA County assistant 9 on
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V3 go
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ahead I see if you feel the need we got to pull a trigger on more resources let's go ahead and get them ordered up
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yeah that's affirm I'm going to go ahead and uh order an additional 20
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engines and um of any
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type defense on
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V3 go for IC we have fire cres over headed towards
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Pine Crest right now I have
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all right copy break La eaten IC on command
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V3 eaten I go for La all right i' would like to make a
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request for 10 strike teams any type 10 strike
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teams any type and or 20 engines immediate need
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ni you confirm 10 Strike Team
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[Applause] anym
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copy IC from superintend 19 go for
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IC yes sir uh you're going to have a immediate structure threat to fire station 66 if you can uh send us some
44:32
engines over here please yeah affirm it I don't have anybody on scene right now break ANF
44:39
engine parked at aladen and watched and advis hey I see that's going to be 512
44:45
I'm still down here with them but we only have one engine right now they're setting
44:51
up engine La assistant 6 I
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[Music] 22 onene looking forign
45:06
assignment hey I'm going to send you over to uh LA County engine 66's
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area pass Battalion 31 Eden Eden IC from Battalion
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4 go ahead for passing B 31 hey I'm set up here uh in unified
45:28
command with the forest at uh farnworth Park I'd like to redesignate you as operations and we'll take the IC uh from
45:35
here at the IC post uh command post okay I copy that I want to just
45:42
confirm that we're unified with PD that we have evacuations occurring all throughout this incident even south of
45:47
New York Drive and uh I'm going to need put a request in for 20 immediate uh
45:54
engines and 10 strike teams if we can get resources rolling here that's uh what I need right
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now La assistant 6 La go confing 20 engines immediate and
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uh 10 Strike 10 type one strike teams yeah that's airm I'll take
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anything right now show assist six rout to the
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six La eaten IC if you haven't started a second alarm go ahead and start a second
46:36
alarm staging is at e uh excuse me New York and Altadena and I'll take the
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first in engine as a straight as a staging
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manager good ni see copy staging at New York and ala with the first in engine as a staging manager
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I seef
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321 e i Angeles water tender 225 on scene looking for an
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assignment water tender on scene advice for
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operation ANF water 10er 225 on looking for an
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assignment water tender 225 do you have pumping capabilities and can you stretch lines I'd like to keep you in this area
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of New York and Altadena um the fire is impacting New
47:40
York that's affirmative to public capabilities were no
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hose operations from LA County assistant 9 on V3 V3 direct what's your location
47:55
I'm going to tie in with you assistant n from operations I am in the
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area of aladen and uh and New
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York can you repeat Al
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what I can meet you at Altadena in New
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York that's the one n23 on
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V3 cop and New
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York what's your ETA
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there Canyon iy
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31 Deputy 31 from operations go ahead offs I got bc11 with forestry here he's
48:54
going to make his way to you at Altadena and New York Drive correct yeah yeah it's
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airm operations for
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34 go see from waterer 34 we're about two
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to three out where do you [Music] want I'm going to set you up uh down in
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New York just west of I'm sorry just east of
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aladen copy New York east of [Music]
49:40
alad operations from kenel structure you got some houses down below
49:45
if you can get inside there too and check that out operations from Battalion 22 on
49:52
command go for
49:59
operation hey I'm gonna stay along New York Drive here I'm gonna go ahead and gather these resources and I'll let you
50:05
know what my additional needs are you just drove through it you see the Ember cast and the structure defense issues we
50:11
have yeah that's airm Balan and I'm sorry give me your Balan number again
50:16
[Applause] please want my designator to
50:22
be I'm going to call you New York structure defense B 22 if you can uh reconcile those resources and advise
50:29
what you have down there but you'll be New York structure defense copy that what tack are we
50:35
working on I believe I pushed those resources
50:41
all on V8 but uh we also have V12 if you need
50:46
V12 I'll copy that I'll leave it as V8 now I'll let you know if I have
50:53
problems 34 well they tactical water tender water tender 34 break on V3 which is B
51:07
22 LA County balion 10 from Pasadena Battalion
51:19
3 Operation you get some for structure
51:25
protection at 66 AIC ANF engine 23 on
51:38
V3 engine you have traffic for operations yes sir we're on scene uh
51:45
we're at the corner of New City sadena correction oh New York and over
51:51
on all right I'm going to I copy that I'm going to sign you over to fire station 66 which is we off of uh Kelo
51:58
New York area go to fire station 66 and plug in over there engine station [Applause]
52:06
66 operations LA County Strike Team
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[Music]
52:22
1141 I see can you close structure defense on Victor
52:28
three Canon close structure defense go for operations hey operations from can close
52:34
just to clean it up I can give you my resources uh I am structure defense group on Canyon close if you want them I
52:40
can give you all my resources to clean it up that's airm go and give me your
52:47
resources County Patrol 66 Pasadena 732 Pasadena
52:54
733 County agent 5 County engine 882 Squad 11 crew 41 ANF
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334 and ANL 332 all on Canyon
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close copy Canon close
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defense operations LA County Strike Team 1141
53:31
eat I LA County engine 169 we're on Ladena just north of Randa we have about
53:37
10 homes threatened I'm with just a three-man crew do you want to give me an assignment or give me some Crews
53:45
please engine 169 what's your location again
53:55
please la engine 169 we're at 1780 Al TOA between veranda and Eaton or Canyon
54:07
close all right Strike Team arriving on scene advis
54:16
[Music]
54:39
thir LINE Brush Fire 66's area 2260 Pine Crest Drive
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engine 135 mooved to cover fire station 82 engine 130 moved to cover fire station 11 engine 93 to fire station 19
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233 to 66s 135 to 82s 132 11s 93 to 19s
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233 to 66s
dumb, dumb, dumb...good thing see she was fired---hope this lady is next...time for new leadership...please Lord.
Well, folks, buckle up because the Palisades Fire wasn’t just a wildfire—it was a five-alarm clown show starring a cast of leaders so inept they couldn’t find water in a rainstorm. This after-action review isn’t here to coddle anyone; it’s here to roast the dumbasses in charge who turned a spark into a catastrophe through sheer negligence, laziness, and a masterclass in excuse-making. Let’s break it down, with facts sharp enough to cut through the bullshit and a tone snarky enough to leave a mark.
1. Initial Response: Asleep at the Wheel
The fire kicked off at 12:17 a.m. on December 31, 2024—happy freaking New Year, right?—but the first air drop didn’t grace us with its presence until 1:40 a.m. That’s over an hour of twiddling thumbs while the flames threw a party. CAL FIRE’s playbook screams for air attacks within 15–30 minutes, yet our fearless leaders cited “logistical challenges.” Oh, bless their hearts—did the helicopters get stuck in traffic? Were the pilots too busy binge-watching Firefighting for Dummies? This wasn’t a delay; it was a nap on the job, and Pacific Palisades paid the price while the fire RSVP’d “yes” to every acre in sight.
Then there’s Chief Kristin Crowley’s genius move on January 7, 2025: sending 1,000 firefighters home during a red flag warning. The LA Times didn’t mince words—this left the LAFD shorthanded as the fire flexed its muscles. Compare that to the 2003 Cedar Fire, where crews stayed on, worked overtime, and saved lives. Here? Crowley waved bye-bye to her troops like a pageant queen, leaving the rest to fend off a monster with a skeleton crew. Negligence doesn’t even cover it—this was leadership malpractice with a side of “oops.”
And let’s talk pre-positioning—or the lack thereof. Despite red flag warnings flashing like Vegas neon, LAFD didn’t bother stationing strike teams in high-risk zones like Pacific Palisades. The 2018 Woolsey Fire proved pre-positioning cuts containment time, but nah, why learn from history when you can just wing it? “Uncontrollable conditions,” they’ll whine. No, it’s controllable—you just chose not to. Bravo, brain trust.
2. Resources: Starved by the Suits
Budget cuts hit LAFD hard in 2024–2025, with a 3% slash to staffing and training, per the LA City Budget. Mayor Karen Bass bragged about a 7% increase, but guess what? That cash went to cushy admin desks, not boots on the ground. Underfunding isn’t a tragedy—it’s a decision, and these leaders decided firefighters could just “make do” while the Palisades turned into a barbecue. The front lines were outmatched because the suits upstairs couldn’t prioritize a hose over a spreadsheet. Genius.
Then there’s the defensible space debacle. Pacific Palisades, proudly waving its Firewise USA flag, was a ticking time bomb—over 50% of homes ignored defensible space rules, per post-fire surveys. Leadership’s response? A deafening silence. No fines, no enforcement, just a shrug as overgrown brush welcomed the flames with open arms. They could’ve slowed the fire’s march with a few stern letters and a backbone, but nah—too much effort for our heroes in charge.
3. Excuses: The Dumbass Defense
Enter Supervisor Horvath, parroting the fire chief’s gem: “Even if we had every firefighter in America, we couldn’t have fought it differently.” Oh, honey, that’s not a defense—it’s a resignation letter. The Lachman Fire (December 31, 2024) and Palisades Fire (January 7, 2025) weren’t acts of God; they were acts of idiocy. ATF pinned Lachman on fireworks—predictable. Wind-driven spread? Shocking only to someone who’s never seen a weather app. The Yarnell Hill Fire’s official report tried the “unforeseeable conditions” card too, but deeper digs exposed leadership screw-ups. Same deal here: poor decisions, not fate, torched the town. Stop insulting our intelligence with your cop-outs—it’s embarrassing.
4. Fixing the Mess: Accountability, Not Apologies
Independent Reviews: Internal reports are where scandals go to die. Demand NIFC-standard probes that actually dig for the truth.
Fund the Field: Quit padding office budgets and get resources to the firefighters who need them.
Enforce Firewise: Fine the noncompliant until they clear their damn yards—make it hurt.
This isn’t about one idiot—it’s a system that flopped, then flexed its excuse biceps. The chief’s “nothing we could do” line is pure crap—better initial attacks would’ve changed the game. Proverbs 28:13 says concealing sins gets you nowhere; it’s time to own this disaster and fix it. Los Angeles deserves results, not a leadership team auditioning for the Keystone Cops.
The Verdict: Dumbasses in Charge
The Palisades Fire wasn’t inevitable; it was a leadership failure so glaring it could’ve been spotted from space. Delayed responses, slashed resources, ignored lessons, and a symphony of excuses—this wasn’t a firefight; it was a surrender. These leaders didn’t just drop the ball; they set it on fire and kicked it into the hills. Time to hold them accountable before the next blaze does it for us—because if this is their best, we’re all toast. Let ’em have it, because they damn well earned it.
(Mic drop.)To those who have lost their homes, our hearts go out to you during this profoundly difficult time. Whether displaced by disaster, hardship, or unforeseen circumstances, your resilience echoes the enduring beauty of a desert flower, the strength of immigrants building anew, and the quiet hope of a cherry blossom tunnel in bloom. May you find comfort, support, and the resources to rebuild, knowing that communities stand ready to help you through this journey toward a safe and hopeful new beginning.
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