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Firefighters respond to a beached Tugboat at the Alamo Sea Sunday, July the 21st 2019 LSFD Public Information Officer: Chief Chloe MacKenzie A tug rests on the beach as firefighter assess the situation. ALAMO SEA - At 13:20 on Sunday, July the 21st 2019, your Los Santos Fire Department were called to reports of a tugboat that had beached itself off Marina Drive near Sandy Shores. Concerned for the safety of those on board and the risk to the environment, fire department resources were dispatched to the scene. On arrival members of Engine 1 and the elite Maritime Division found a tugboat that had indeed beached itself off Marina Drive. Members assessed the situation and determined that there was no threat to the environment, no significant damage to the boat and most importantly no one was injured. It was at this point additional resources arrived on scene to liaise with the Captain of the stranded vessel and the Los Santos Police Department about recovering the vessel that was resting in a precarious position and still posed a threat to life. Initially it was determined the best cause of action would be to utilise other tugboats to pull it back out to sea, how-ever both rivers into the Alamo Sea have low bridges, waterfalls and rapids. This option was quickly ruled out as not possible while other options were considered amongst several parties on scene. The Fire Department's primary concern being that the tilting Tug was in an unsafe position and could cause injury if not recovered properly. Through cooperation with the Maritime Division leader of the Fire Department, the Captain of the ship and the Los Santos Police Department, a plan was formed to pull the tugboat back out to sea using mooring cables, a team of dozers and rocks on the seabed. Shortly after reaching out, a team of Dozers from HVY arrived on scene to liaise with the parties involved. The cables were attached to the dozers and handed over to the Fire Department's dive team to secure to the seabed, and then the tug. Once the land and water was cleared of pedestrians, boats and vehicles - the dozers pulled the mooring cables and brought the tug back into the water. The operation was a success and the boat was able to resume operations in the Alamo Sea. There were no reported injuries, hazards to the environment or damage to the vehicle involved and by 15:45 was declared concluded. Dispatched LSFD Units: B1, E1, LP1 and MR1 as Dive 1, MS1

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Los Santos Fire Department Monthly Bulletin Newsletter #11 - May 2019 Opening Statement Lieutenant Degtyarev out with our Probationary Firefighters; Bell, Hunter and Clayton. The month of May has seen gears turn for our probationary firefighters here at the Los Santos Fire Department, it has seen our training regime become reinvigorated with a new and up to date schedule and we see our divisions being filled out by the new recruits who have past their probationary stage. We believe the hard work of the past is paying off for this department and so our standards are rising! With the summer on our doorstep we expect fires to become more prevalent and we are preparing for any and all situations we might respond to. In the previous month, we have responded to a variety of 911's such as shootings, vehicular fires and unfortunately a plane crash all too recently. Each and every one of our employee's will be ready to step into any and all situations and hopefully, we can continue to save lives. Firefighters Injuries Left: Firefighter Malcolm O'Connor, Right: Firefighter David BellThis month we send our thoughts, and our prayers, to four of our own who were injured in the line of duty just several days apart. On Sunday, May the 26th, 2019, a one story residential house in Paleto Bay caught fire, and two fire engines were assigned to combat the blaze. Firefighters David Bell and Firefighters Malcom O'Connor were tasked with a primary search of the building. During the primary search a partial collapse occurred within the household trapping both firefighters, Bell and O'Connor. At great self-risk Battalion Chief Chloe MacKenzie and Firefighter Ashleigh Huston prepared themselves to enter the burning building and rescue the two men. It was a very challenging and tense endeavour to pull both the firefighters our from the building. Once Bell and O'Connor were rescued two of our ambulances arrived to transport the men who were in critical condition. They were taken to Paleto Medical Bay Center to await Life Flight 1 which would then transport them to Los Santos in critical condition. They have since been dismissed from the hospital.You can read more about the incident by clicking here. Left: Firefighter Piper Robinson, Right: Ashleigh HustonOnly a few days later on Tuesday, May the 28th, 2019, a shooting occurred in Chamberlain Hills. One ambulance with Firefighter Robinson and Huston was dispatched to the scene. Shortly after arrival, Firefighter Robinson was shot, and Firefighter Huston was hit by an object believed to be a vehicle. One additional civilian was also injured in the shooting. The incident was upgraded to a Mass Casualty Incident involving four patients, dispatching three more ambulances and a command vehicle. All patients were treated and transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Firefighter Robinson and Huston, who was in a coma, have since been released. Robinson has recovered well and is back to her normal duties as a Firefighter, while Huston continues to recover. You can read more about the incident by clicking here. Reinstatement of Ryan Lionheart Deputy Fire Chief Lionheart In may mid-month Former Fire Chief Ryan Lionheart was reinstated into the Los Santos Fire Department as our Deputy Chief of Operations. When asked to comment on his return, the new Deputy Chief had this to say: Training Firefighters conduct training in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus at Mirror Park.This month in the Los Santos Fire Department, we have had a heavy focus on the training regime of our department, particularly in fire & rescue due to last month's release of our new guideline in that field, not to mention the influx of probationary firefighters who need the lessons. The training that's been conducted with our department has varied from PPE kit checks to ventilation and primary search operations. We have also arranged BLS lectures with the Police Department, headed by Lieutenant Klenova.With recruitment now reopened as of last Thursday, we anticipate a lot more probationary firefighters and thus more training for them and our staff present. Our goal is not only to make sure the firefighters we send out on calls are trained to the standard we're known by, but are trained to perform beyond the cities expectations and perhaps, beyond the expectations we, as a department, set our employees. It goes without saying, safety is paramount and that is one of our fundamental goals, to keep the public and our employee's safe and through dedicated training, we will achieve that. You can contact Lieutenant Alexandra Klenova, MD with the below contacts, if you have any queries about training.Office Number: 06914745Office Email: [email protected] State Fire Marshals Fire Marshal Robinson standing by her Fire Marshal vehicle. The State Fire Marshal division is one of our most important divisions in the department, the job of the fire marshals are to uphold the fire safety regulations within the state of San Andreas and to investigate the cause of many fires we see ignite all over the state. these past few months the Fire Marshals have had an influx of business owners applying and adhering to the San Andreas Fire Code by requesting for a business inspection.One of our state Fire Marshals for a comment regarding inspections: Here is the San Andreas Fire Code along with all other relevant documentation:Fire Safety Inspection Request, San Andreas Fire Inspection Fees Awards Kristy Hough Frank Osborne Marcia Ambrose Mikayla Reed Piper Robinson Sean Edwards Malcolm O'Connor Brody Chapman Brandon Johnston Ashleigh Huston Oswald Fredrickson Leilani Morikawa Sean Edwards Malcolm O'Connor Brody Chapman Brandon Johnston Ashleigh Huston Oswald Fredrickson Leilani Morikawa Issac Hunter Sean Edwards Promotions Promotions:Firefighter I --> Firefighter II Sean Edwards Malcolm O'Connor Leilani Morikawa Brody Chapman Ashleigh Huston Brandon Johnston Oswald Fredrickson Issac Hunter Firefighter III --> Engineer Marcia Ambrose Kristy Hough Piper Robinson Captain--> Battalion Chief Chloe MacKenzie Battalion Chief--> Deputy Fire Chief Frank Osborne Transfers:Transfer --> Firefighter II Jake Addington Reinstatements:Reinstatement --> Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Lionheart Staff Statistics The following are statistics for the number of members within the Los Santos Fire Department. High Command Staff: 3Fire Chief: 1Assistant Fire Chiefs: 0Deputy Chiefs: 2Command Staff: 1Battalion Chief: 1Fire Captain: 0Supervisory Staff: 3Fire Lieutenant II: 2Fire Lieutenant I: 1Non-Command Staff: 30Engineer: 5Firefighter III: 1Firefighter II: 8Firefighter I: 13Volunteer Firefighters: 3Total members: 37 Chief's Statement This month newly re-instated Deputy Chief Ryan Lionheart will be giving his own statement in place of Fire Chief Lucas Bjorn due his absence. That concludes this month's bulletin. Thank you for reading, LSFD Public Relations Team

Los Santos Fire Department Monthly Bulletin Newsletter #10 - April 2019 Opening Statement Engine Company No. 1 at Fire Station 7. Credits to Rosaline DeSimone. This month the Los Santos Fire Department has been focusing on recruiting and training one of the largest waves in Probationary Firefighters we have ever had. With the new influx of staff into the Fire Department we have been able to expand and fill the ranks within our sub-divisions. We have extended our ability to respond to calls in land, sea and air and overall we're able to ensure our pledge to save lives and protect property.With another month now on the horizon our aim is to expand and keep the recruitment going! The next month will be nothing different, we plan to keep our recruitment open and we thank those who have served yet another month with the Los Santos Fire Department. To those whom have joined, we welcome you and hope to provide you with a memorable work experience, and of course, we wish you the best of luck working with us in the Fire Department! New Fire And Rescue Guide The paper version of the new Fire And Rescue guide being added to the inventory of Engine 2. With the new change in leadership comes the new Fire And Rescue guide. The Fire And Rescue guide is a training manual and list of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Firefighters to practice and learn in order to safely, effectively and efficiently carry out their sworn duties of a Firefighter to protect lives and save property.The new guide, which is both available online and in paper-copy, features an in-depth list of instructions, videos, images and links in order to assist the reader in learning and developing as a Firefighter. The guide currently features the basics of Firefighting, Structure Firefighting, Traffic Collisions and more but will be expanded in the future to feature the various other Fire And Rescue techniques expected of a Firefighter - such as basic rope rescue, hazardous materials, community service and when to request specialist resources such as Maritime and Air Support. Church Arson in Great Chaparral The State Fire Marshal's Division investigate the blaze. At 19:24: on Tuesday, April the 2nd 2019, the Los Santos Fire Department were notified of a fire in the Great Chaparral area and sent a number of resources to the scene due to the ruralness of the area. When we reached the scene, we assessed it and then engaged in an aggressive attack with Rapid Attack Tender 1 while Engine 3 supplied the vehicle with water from a remote river not far off. Engine 2 was tasked with ventilating the structure while two ambulances remained on standby for any potential victims inside. After an investigation by the State Fire Marshal it was concluded that the fire was a case of arson. Evidence showed that fuel was poured inside the church itself and items from the donation box were stolen. The case has since been handed to the LSPD are still investigating. Training & Recruitment Fire Lieutenant Anna Degtyarev flying the helicopter as the Maritime Division does routine training.The Training And Recruitment (T&R) Division, which has a small number of members, has the tremendous task of recruiting Firefighters, and training them. This month has seen one of the largest influxes in staff for the Los Santos Fire Department, recruiting well over 20 new members. Below, Lieutenant Doctor Alexandra Klenova had this statement to give: You can contact Lieutenant Doctor Alexandra Klenova with the below contacts, if you have any queries about T&R. Office Number: 06914745Office Email: [email protected] Public Relations Public Relations Officer, Engineer Wilhelmina Baker, taking photographs with her DSLR camera. This month in the Public Relations division we have been focusing heavily on our social media presence. Our goal has been to create useful and meaningful posts that shine a light on the new recruits into our department along with providing the citizens of Los Santos a healthy chunk of information regarding our resources, when to call 911 and how we provide the capabilities that we do. As the next month begins we hope to carry on that focus. Behind the scenes we have been discussing our ideas and recruiting new staff to our division. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Firefighter III Mikayla Reed into the division! Furthermore, we'd like to congratulate Firefighter II Marcia Ambrose on becoming the new Assistant Director of Public Relations! Assistant Director Marcia Ambrose has taken on several new assignments to assist with promotion of the Fire Department and management of Public Relations.Click the links for daily updates from Facebrowser, and news regarding key events in our Press Releases section. Awards Marcia Ambrose Malcolm O'Connor Chloe MacKenzie Alexandra Klenova Anna Degtyarev Kristy Hough Ai Ando Alexandra Klenova Anna Degtyarev Marcia Ambrose Marcia Ambrose Kristy Hough Anna Degtyarev Alexandra Klenova Promotions Fire Captain --> Battalion Chief Frank Osborne Fire Lieutenant I --> Fire Lieutenant II Briana Allen Alexandra Klenova Firefighter III --> Engineer Mikayla Reed Firefighter II --> Firefighter III Marcia Ambrose Ai Ando Kristy Hough Reinstatement William Hudspeth Claudia Peralta Staff Statistics The following are statistics for the number of members within the Los Santos Fire Department. High Command Staff: 1Fire Chief: 1Assistant Fire Chiefs: 0Deputy Chiefs: 0Command Staff: 2Battalion Chief: 1Fire Captain: 1Supervisory Staff: 4Fire Lieutenant II: 3Fire Lieutenant I: 1Non-Command Staff: 27Engineer: 2Firefighter III: 4Firefighter II: 3Firefighter I: 16Volunteer Firefighters: 2Total members: 34 Chief's Statement That concludes this month's bulletin. Thank you for reading, LSFD Public Relations Team

First Responders pay their respects to the life of Captain Jack Wolfsbane Monday, 11th February 2019 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie The casket of Captain Jack Wolfsbane as he's laid to rest. HILL VALLEY CEMETERY - Saturday, the 9th February 2019, Firefighters of the Los Santos Fire Department, joined by Police Officers from the Los Santos Police Department, paid their last respects to the Line of Duty Death, Fire Captain Jack Wolfsbane of Station 7, following a fatal shootout the previous month which left 6 injured and 2 killed. You can read more about the tragic of that night incident here. Firefighters joined by police officers, took part in a funeral procession carrying Captain Jack Wolfsbane's body, a father of three and a loving husband, aboard a hearse under police escort from Fire Station 7 at 17:00 with police motorcycles shutting down major intersections as the motorcade consisting of; a hearse, followed by Fire Chief 1's car, Fire Engine 1 and Rescue Ambulance 1, drove through the streets of Los Santos in respect of the fallen Firefighter's last ride of duty. Police motorcyclists lead the convoy before it departs the station. As the motorcade travelled along Mirror Park Boulevard, passersbys stopped and watched the slow speed convoy roll on by before entering Vinewood along Vinewood Bouelvard to then take the scenic route through Richman along West Eclipse Bouelvard. Eventually it reached its destination at the Hill Valley Church in Pacific Bluffs, as Firefighters congregated in the car park to take the casket from its hold inside the hearse before then marching with the body through the cemetery. The casket was lowered onto its platform as Captain Jack Wolfsbane's Battalion Chief, Ryan Lionheart gave a speech honouring the life of the fallen Firefighter. The speech was as is follows: The speech was then followed by words from Assistant Chief, Joline Bjork. After the Assistant Chief had spoke, newly promoted Captain and Director of Public Relations, Chloe MacKenzie, stepped up. Finally, Police Lieutenant of the Los Santos Police Department, Adam Parker stepped up to give his final words in tribute of the fallen Firefighter. Following the speeches, a minute of silence was held as members of both departments stood in the rain in mourning, thinking about their time spent with Captain Wolfsbane. This was then followed by members lining up to pay their respects and laying flowers, badges and other memorial objects upon his casket before applying a few ounces of dirt. By 17:45 the memorial had finished and members were dismissed to return to their normal duties. Almost immediately responding to reports of a collision in the Grand Senora Desert - reminding us all of the great work that all First Responders, whether it be Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Search And Rescue, Armed Forces...etc. do daily in order to keep us safe and protect our great nation. This press release has been made in tribute of fallen Firefighter, Captain Jack Wolfsbane. May he forever rest in peace.

Line Of Duty Death: Captain Jack Wolfsbane Tuesday, 29th January 2019 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie Captain Jack Wolfsbane in formal attire. It is with great sadness the Los Santos Fire Department announces the Line Of Duty Death of Captain Jack Wolfsbane of Station 7, El Burro Heights following a Mass Casualty Shooting in Chamberlain Hills, Los Santos. CHAMBERLAIN HILLS - At 22:25 on the 28th January 2019, the Fire Department received notification by the Los Santos Police Department of a police vehicle on fire in an alleyway off Forum Drive. Fire Engine 1 was dispatched to incident #19-11147. On arrival crews found a police car fully involved in flame with exposures to a structure, and requested an additional engine to assist. Fire Engine 2 responded and the fire was quickly knocked down a few minutes later without spread to surrounding property. Due to the suspicious circumstances regarding the fire, Marshall 1 was also dispatched and took over from Engines 1 and 2. Dispatched LSFD Units: E1, E2, MS1 A police cruiser blocks access to the alleyway as the situation evolves. During the Fire Marshall's investigation, a shootout occurred in which one female police officer was hit and a message for assistance was sent at 23:14 for a shooting (Incident #19-11148). Fire crews responded back to the scene with Rescue Intermediate 1 to provide emergency medical assistance while police secured the area. During treatment more gunfire erupted, forcing fire crews to take cover and shield the patient while other officers returned fire. Unfortunately during the shootout one Firefighter, Captain Jack Wolfsbane, and one Police Officer were fatally struck by gunfire, alongside various others who received non-life threatening injuries. Those who were fatally struck were declared deceased on scene at 23:27. The incident spread over several blocks as more reports of shootings came in. A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared and a call for additional crews was sent. Engine 1, Rescue Basics 2, 3 and 4 were dispatched alongside numerous other police resources. A SWAT Insurgent joins the scene with various other specialist police and fire resources. A considerable amount of police resources swarmed the area, locking down surrounding roads and setting up a perimeter - evacuating civilians from the scene. SWAT teams were mobilised to secure complexes, alongside teams positioned on rooftops while a police helicopter flew over on the lookout for further suspects. One male suspect, believed to be the primary shooter, was located on a rooftop having sustained multiple Gun Shot Wounds (GSWs). Police secured the scene while LSFD Medics treated the gunman before Firefighters from Engine 1 used a rope rescue system to remove the injured from the rooftop. He was taken to a waiting ambulance under heavy police protection before being escorted to an area hospital. All other patients, police officers and suspects, were also treated and transported to nearby hospitals. Eventually the scene was considered static at 00:18 and LSPD investigators moved in to take over. As of time of publish, the number of casualties reported stands at 8. This number may change. We extend our sympathies and respect to the families, friends and colleagues of Captain Jack Wolsfbane, and the Police Officer's name who's yet to be announced, during this tragic time. Rest In Peace. Funeral and trial information is yet to be announced. For further details and information regarding the incident - please contact the LSPD's Media Relations And Community Affairs Division (MRCAD). Dispatched LSFD Units: E1, MS1, RI1, RB2, RB3, RB4

Firefighters and police shot at in Grove St Thursday, 29th November 2018 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie LSPD and LSFD swarm the area moments after the shooting broke out. DAVIS - On Sunday the 4th of November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department was notified of a shooting in Grove St at 22:30. Reports were two persons had been shot, and police were already on scene. On arrival firefighters discovered two male patients with minor gun shot wounds, and began treatment. How-ever during treatment, gunfire burst out across the street forcing Firefighters to shield their patients and move them into cover to protect them during the shootout. One officer was hit, while multiple LSPD units arrived to provide backup. The attackers fled and the area was contained by officers before the Fire Department left cover and began to treat their patients. Other emergency medical vehicles arrived to assist with the operation, while the male police officer was treated for minor gun shot wounds. All three were swiftly moved to waiting ambulances and transported to area hospitals in stable condition. Ambulances leaving the scene to transport patients to a nearby hospital while LSPD units follow. The LSFD left the scene at 23:12 and handed the incident over to LSPD to conduct their investigation. For more information regarding the incident, contact the Los Santos Police Department's Media Relations and Community Affairs Division (MRCAD). You can visit there website by clicking here. Dispatched LSFD Units: CM1, RB1, RB2, RB3, S1 Interested in joining the Los Santos Fire Department? Apply to be a firefighter/EMT today at lsfd.sa.gov/recruitment

Driver rescued after car plunges into water Friday, 30th November 2018 LSFD Public Relations Writer: William Hudspeth LSFD Public Relations Editor: Chloe MacKenzie The victim's car, a Karin Rebel submerged in the water. TONGVA HILLS - On Monday the 26th November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department were notified at 22:18 of a Karin Rebel that had lost control while driving, and plunged into the stream off Tongva Drive in the Tongva Valley area. Engine One were dispatched to the scene and arrived within ten minutes after being alerted On arrival Engine One requested more units, and as a result Engine Two and Rescue Basic One responded to the incident. The decision to use rescue lines was taken, and by the time Engine Two arrived lines were established and a firefighter with a harness was then lowered into the water. The firefighter managed to reach the vehicle's flatbed and from there managed to attach the second rescue line around the driver's waist and make a knot. Their seat-belt was cut and they were pulled out on the flatbed of the vehicle. With the teamwork of the crews of both Engine One and Two, plus the assistance of numerous police officers who were present at the scene, the extraction of the victim took about fifteen minutes and they were immediately taken to Rescue Basic One for a further examination. A firefighter from Engine One examining the scene while being briefed by the Police Officers. Five firefighters who were manning two Engines and one Ambulance responded to the scene along with four officers from the Los Santos Police Department. The vehicle was later removed from the water by the insurance company. An investigation into the cause is being lead by the Los Santos Police Department but a preliminary investigation suggests the driver was speeding when the incident occurred. The situation was concluded by 23:36. Dispatched LSFD Units: E1, E2, RB1

Industrial fire at meat packing factory in Paleto Bay Friday, 30th November LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie Multiple fire apparatus stage along the closed highway while firefighting operations take place. PALETO BAY - At 23:12 on Monday the 12th November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department were notified of a fire involving a meat packing factory on the Great Ocean Highway in Paleto Bay, and sent a 1st alarm structure fire assignment. On arrival Chief 1 reported a multi-story commercial structure with flame and smoke showing to the rear. Crews from Engine 1 and 2 made their way over to investigate and start attacking the fire while other crews entered the structure to search for civilians. During the search no persons were found or injured but livestock were discovered and crews began to get to work in removing caged chickens to the outside. During firefighting operations, flames quickly spread to a nearby propane tanker in the rail-yard and forced Engine 3 to relocate from the front to the back, attacking the fire from a deck gun as it began to spread towards the train carriage. As a result, a 2nd alarm response consisting of Engine 4, Rescue 1, Rapid Attack Tender 1 and Water Tender 1 were dispatched. Rapid Attack Tender 1 arrived and began to assist Engine 3 with deluging the propane tanker in foam, cooling it down to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Water Tender 1 arrived shortly afterwards to provide water to the apparatus while additional lines were drawn to fire hydrants across the town. Engine 3 douses the propane tanker in foam to cool it down, as fire continues to spread across the tracks. While apparatus continued to cool down the propane tanker, other crews moved back into the structure to attack the flame on the Eastern division of the structure. By 23:48 the fire inside the interior of the structure was knocked down and crews began a secondary search to look for any persons or more animals caught up in the fire. They made their way around the interior, searching in dense smoke and almost zero visibility by feeling around with their limbs and tools. At this time it was apparent there was no longer any fire, and after 36 minutes declared that the fire was out and the propane tanker was no longer a threat. Rapid Attack Tender 1 spraying foam into the industrial units. By 00:19 the situation was concluded. Fire crews began to overhaul and clear away from the scene. In total 9 apparatus attended the scene. The cause of the fire is still be determined and the cost is yet to be tabulated. For more information, contact the Los Santos Fire Department's public relations desk by sending an email to [email protected]. Dispatched LSFD Units: C1, E1, E2, E3, E4, R1, RAT1, RB2 & WT1 Image gallery Interested in joining the Los Santos Fire Department? Apply to be a firefighter/emergency medical technician/paramedic today at lsfd.sa.gov/recruitment

Two homes damaged and garage destroyed by fire in Rancho Friday, 30th November 2018 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie An aerial shot shows fire apparatus and firefighters tackling the fully involved garage with deck guns and hoses. RANCHO - At 00:19 on Friday the 9th November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department were notified of a structure fire involving a garage with exposure to two homes at 2332 Jamestown St in Rancho, and dispatched a 1st alarm structure fire assignment to the scene. On arrival Chief 1 reported a garage fully involved in flame with spread to one of the homes north of the garage while a home south of the garage was exposed to the rapidly spreading flames. Engine 1 geared up in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and entered one of the homes to search for any occupants while Engine 2 got to work attacking the fire and preventing spread to the second home. Inside the home, Engine 1 began to perform a search while shouting out for any occupants to evacuate. They began to knock out the windows to ventilate the structure of smoke, feeling around for any bodies and attacking any flames they came across while working in almost zero visibility. How-ever during the search Chief 1 ordered Engine 1 to evacuate as the roof became fully involved in flame, presenting a risk of collapse. Crews quickly made their way out and went into DEFENSIVE mode. Helmet cam footage showing flames spreading from the garage to the home as Engine 1 prepared to enter. The flames were doused in water by hoses and a deluge-gun from the deck of Engine 1. After 27 minutes of aggressive firefighting, at 00:46 the Fire Department declared a knock-down and crews moved into perform a secondary search. Engine 1 went back in to the property to search for anyone caught up in the fire. Luckily no one was found in the property and no injuries were declared during the incident. By 01:08 the Fire Department concluded all fire and rescue resources and began to clear away from the scene. The cause of the fire is still to be determined and the cost of damage is yet to be tabulated. For more information, contact the Los Santos Fire Department's public relations desk by sending an email to [email protected]. Dispatched LSFD Units: C1, E1, E2, RB1, WT1 Interested in joining the Los Santos Fire Department? Apply to be a firefighter/emergency medical technician/paramedic today at lsfd.sa.gov/recruitment

Four dead after car plunges into the Alamo Sea Friday, 30th November 2018 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie Fire apparatus and police vehicles wait on shore while dive teams carry out their search. ALAMO SEA - At 23:03 on Thursday the 8th November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department (LSFD) were notified by the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) of a car that had come off the road and gone into the Alamo Sea while being pursued by law enforcement. A water rescue assignment was dispatched to the incident. On arrival firefighters and emergency medical technicians liased with the LSPD to establish that a green Karin Kuruma carrying four occupants had collided with the water at high speed and immediately sunk with the occupants trapped inside. Due to the amount of time the car had been underwater, crews weren't hopeful that there would be any survivors. A police helicopter marked the location by hovering over the water while specialist nighttime Diver teams from Rescue One made their way into the water in scuba diving gear, supported with rescue lines from crews waiting on shore. Helmet cam from the dive team showing a police helicopter marking the spot. Dive team firefighters Chloe MacKenzie and Connor McMahon made their way to the vehicle which by that time had sunken to the seabed. The dive team breached the vehicle by smashing the driver side window, and brought the occupants out by hand. The green Karin Kuruma as spotted by the helmet cam of Engineer Chloe MacKenzie, while Firefighter Connor McMahon tried to open the driver's side door. All four persons (age/gender unknown) were declared deceased at the scene by the Los Santos Fire Department, confirming that the incident was no longer a water rescue but a recovery mission. The Fire Department handed the deceased over to the Los Santos County Department of Coroner and the incident was given to the Los Santos Police Department to carry out investigations. All fire and rescue resources concluded operations and cleared from the incident as of 23:46. Drive team Firefighter Connor McMahon rests after the challenging recovery mission. For more information regarding the incident, contact the Los Santos Police Department's Media Relations and Community Affairs Division (MRCAD). You can visit there website by clicking here. Dispatched LSFD Units: E1, R1, RB1, RB2 Interested in joining the Los Santos Fire Department? Apply to be a firefighter/emergency medical technician/paramedic today at lsfd.sa.gov/recruitment

The story of Chloe MacKenzie This thread is dedicated to the life of Chloe MacKenzie and the story she tells throughout her time in San Andreas. Chloe MacKenzie in her Class B Uniform and helmet of the Los Santos Fire Department. ((This is not how the uniform looks in-game, but rather how it would look roleplay wise if we could wear our uniform like real life)) Chloe Jackson MacKenzie, born to parents James and Isabella MacKenzie on the 1st of June 1991 into a mixed-race family as an only child at Schottler Medical Center in Liberty City, the United States of America. Chloe was bought up at 23 Dillon St in the Rotterdam Hill area, now a trendy upscale middle to upper-class neighborhood located in the northern section of the borough of Broker. Rotterdam Hill is one of many Broker neighbourhoods to have undergone intense gentrification since the 1970s, when the area was mostly working and middle class. Due to the gentrification of Rotterdam Hill her family home is now worth several hundred thousand to over a million USD of what it was when her father brought it in 1981, which improved Chloe's wealth dramatically when she sold the home in 2018. From a young child she was inspired by the fire station on her street. The firefighters that worked there were very friendly towards her and her family. They always let her hang out at the fire house, and later with some of her friends after school. When she was older she was even allowed to come on ride alongs and get to see incidents first hand herself, it's from this she learned a lot about the fire department and inspired her to be a Firefighter with the Liberty City Fire Department (FDLC). Dillion St Fire House of the FDLC in Liberty City, the fire house is located across the street from where she lives. When she was old enough at the age of 21 in 2012, she joined the FDLC as a Probationary Firefighter out of Engine Company 23's quarters in Star Junction, Algonquin. During her time at this company she learned and experienced what it meant to be an EMT Firefighter in the busiest fire department area of the United States, dealing with everything from dunk and disorderly patients to high rise structure fires, to terrorist attacks and public events. At the age of 23 in 2014 her parents moved from Liberty City to Pacific Bluffs, San Andreas as part of their retirement; seaking the sun, the coast and the relaxed lifestyle of the pacific coast. As a result they allowed her to buy their house at a heavily discounted price as a way of rewarding her for becoming a responsible adult who has done them proud in life. Unfortunately at the age of 26 in May 2018, her father died while at home in Pacific Bluffs, San Andreas. Because of this her mother, an elderly lady, was on her own. Primarily this, along with the cost of living in Liberty City, she was persuaded to move to San Andreas. Despite loving the FDLC and her family at Engine Co. 23, she had to put her mother first and had to leave the Liberty City Fire Department so she could transfer to the Los Santos Fire Department. Chloe MacKenzie after a run through Vespucci one morning, a part of her daily fitness routine. Today Chloe is a 5ft 10" black female who weighs 170lbs and has a body-mass index (BMI) of 24.3 with a resting pulse rate of approximately 57-62 beats per minute (BPM). She's right handed with deep brown eyes, brown hair and a muscular fire-fit body, with the occasional white patch from her mixed-race inheritance. She has a tattoo on her left arm of a Lion in a fire helmet, on the helmet is written 'Engine 23', a tribute to her old fire company. She also has the Liberty City skyline and the World Trade Centers tattooed on her right arm with the words 'Never Forget' in respect and remembrance to the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical providers and innocent civilians who's lives were lost on 9/11 (and continue to be taken today due to the after effects). Additionally she has a colorful tattoo of the San Fierro, Los Santos and San Andreas landscape tattood on her left collar bone, and a mandala tattooed on her left thigh. She lives in the Vespucci area of Los Santos, a waterfront area of mixed characteristics known for its culture, its attractions and a general vibe of fun open-minded people, which is what attracts her to the area. The area is also known for its LGBT population, of which Chloe considers herself bisexual. And finally she's employed as an Engineer firefighter in the Los Santos Fire Department, a career she takes proudly to heart. As inspired by The life of Ryan Lionheart, check it out here