Robert J. Lopez

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Geography And Jurisdiction Factor in L.A. 911 System
10/22/2012
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100 calls for help daily and they must consider whether to send paramedics from the city or the county sometimes choosing medics from further distances to meet protocol.
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100 calls for help daily and they must consider whether to send paramedics from the city or the county sometimes choosing medics from further distances to meet protocol.
LAFD dispatchers answer 1,100...
10/22/2012
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Report Calls for Big Changes in LAFD
03/03/2014
Review slams "lack of accountability, engagement and community presence from the current command."
Review slams "lack of accountability, engagement and community presence from the current command."
Review slams "lack of...
03/03/2014
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Los Angeles Officials to Probe CPR Delays Involving 911 Calls
09/15/2012
An internal LAFD report details delays in getting 911 callers to begin CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
An internal LAFD report details delays in getting 911 callers to begin CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
An internal LAFD report details...
09/15/2012
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L.A. Fire Commanders Reassigned in Wake of Recruitment Scandal
03/01/2014
There is no indication that the two commanders sought to influence the process on behalf of their sons, who both advanced during a recruitment process that's recently come under scrutiny.
There is no indication that the two commanders sought to influence the process on behalf of their sons, who both advanced during a recruitment process that's recently come under scrutiny.
There is no indication that the...
03/01/2014
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Dispatch Lag Eyed in Los Angeles Response Times
05/19/2012
A Los Angeles Times analysis found that the Fire Department falls far short of the standard that rescue units be alerted within one minute on 90% of 911 calls.
A Los Angeles Times analysis found that the Fire Department falls far short of the standard that rescue units be alerted within one minute on 90% of 911 calls.
A Los Angeles Times analysis...
05/19/2012
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Nearly 20% of LAFD Recruits are Related to Dept. Firefighters
02/28/2014
An investigation is being launched to determine how 22% of the positions went to relatives of LAFD members.
An investigation is being launched to determine how 22% of the positions went to relatives of LAFD members.
An investigation is being...
02/28/2014
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L.A. Mayor Orders Fire Chief to Stop Withholding Response Info
03/22/2012
The L.A. mayor's order is unusually blunt and directs the chief to 'immediately resume' publically releasing EMS response information.
The L.A. mayor's order is unusually blunt and directs the chief to 'immediately resume' publically releasing EMS response information.
The L.A. mayor's order is...
03/22/2012
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Screening Process for LAFD Applicants Under Question
02/27/2014
Applicants were eliminated from consideration because their physical fitness test record didn't arrive within the first 60 seconds of the application process.
Applicants were eliminated from consideration because their physical fitness test record didn't arrive within the first 60 seconds of the application process.
Applicants were eliminated from...
02/27/2014
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Dispatch Problems Slow LAFD, Impact Patient Care
03/18/2012
Firefighters in the field say recurring problems have delayed responses to emergencies in recent days, including a March 2 fire in South Los Angeles in which two people died.
Firefighters in the field say recurring problems have delayed responses to emergencies in recent days, including a March 2 fire in South Los Angeles in which two people died.
Firefighters in the field say...
03/18/2012
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L.A. Fire Department Dramatically Overhauls Response to Shootings
12/23/2013
New goal is to have paramedics and firefighters, protected by armed law enforcement teams, rapidly enter potentially dangerous areas during active shooting incidents to treat victims.
New goal is to have paramedics and firefighters, protected by armed law enforcement teams, rapidly enter potentially dangerous areas during active shooting incidents to treat victims.
New goal is to have paramedics...
12/23/2013
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