The Los Angeles City Fire Department recently introduced the Thermite RS3, a remote-controlled, track-mounted robot that can go where firefighters otherwise can’t. The mini robot tanker was used for the first time to battle a major emergency fire in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, officials said. | Cheddar Gadgets

Thank you to the bystander who heard her calls for help. Your #LAFD with an early morning Confined Space operation to rescue an adult female who fell through a manhole into a drainage. These types of technical rescues are less frequent but require continuous training due to the level of expertise, teamwork and communication required. The Urban Search and Rescue task force members must be re-certified each year in this specific skill. Fortunately, the patient's injuries did not appear to be life-

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62 reactions | #Fahrenheit2015 is the annual fundraiser for the #LosAngelesFireDepartmentFoundation. Specialties from across the #LAFD come together to display our capabilities. Auction items, LAFD attire and the event tickets all raise money to purchase equipment and training the LAFD needs but does not have funding to provide. We are tremendously grateful to the generous donors and all the hard work put into this impressive event. ^MS | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook