The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has updated its Hospital and Institution Form. Updates include 3 new forms highlighting new protocols with regard to Schools & Churches, Special Action (Tent Permits) and Special Effects. In addition, the LAFD Film Unit has updated the forms and the manner in which communications for requests are to be received which is now … Read More
Park Plaza Hotel Closed to Production Activity
FilmL.A. has been notified by Los Angeles Fire Department’s Film Unit that the Park Plaza Hotel, located at 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, is closed to all production activity until further notice. The building is in the process of gaining compliance with fire and building codes. FilmL.A. will promptly notify the production industry of any updates and changes … Read More
FilmL.A. Production Coordinators Participate in LAFD Training Program
Since July, FilmL.A. Production Coordinators have been taking advantage of a new on-the-job training opportunity organized by the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Initially conceived by Captain Fred Fowlks of the Los Angeles Fire Department Film Unit, the Fire Safety Ride Along program is increasing communication among permit coordinators and the LAFD and strengthening safety oversight measures built into the … Read More