LAARTG.org is a resource of useful information, documents, and links for fire service leaders in the Los Angels region. Consistent with the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association (LAAFCA) Regional Fire Service Training Strategic Plan, LAARTG.org provides easy access to training announcements, news, lessons learned, and other useful information aimed at improving the region’s preparedness for human-caused and natural disasters, and for general situational awareness.
Sworn fire department personnel and law enforcement officers can apply for access to password-protected areas of this site. Once granted access, members may receive the RTG Intelligence Daily, which combines relevant news with current FOUO intelligence products for local first responders.
A government shutdown has delayed official reporting, but the fire service cannot afford to overlook those who died in the line of duty
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
Shutdown shutters the Emmitsburg campus to the public, but officials say Memorial Weekend ceremonies honoring 204 fallen firefighters will still proceed
Earning a degree from an accredited program pays dividends in the fire service and beyond
In Terre Haute, where call volume is rising and about 20% are non-urgent, the Crosswalk to Care program connects low-acuity callers to nurse-guided care, easing strain on EMS
Chicago man gets 25 years for serving as a ‘press person’ for the ISIS terrorist organization Chicago Sun-Times
Hamas rejects disarmament clause of Gaza peace plan, IDF reports 14 ceasefire violations April 8–16 Long War Journal
Nigerian Government Convicts Nearly 400 on Terrorism Charges International Christian Concern
Accused D.C. pipe bomber faces additional terrorism, WMD charges Washington Times
Judge gives 25 years to Chicago man convicted of aiding Islamic State terrorist group Chicago Tribune
USFA – The U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy work hard to advance the professional status an expand the knowledge and skill of fire and emergency services personnel.
Cal OES-CSTI – Cal OES’s California Specialized Training Institute offers over 100 course titles in the disciplines of emergency management, criminal justice/officer safety, terrorism, hazardous materials, disaster mitigation, preparedness and recovery, and crisis communications.
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