BOYD STREET INCIDENT- RISK MANAGEMENT, LESSONS LEARNED, MENTAL Health
TWO PRESENTATIONS at OCFA RFOTC
on THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Description:
On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at around 18:38 hours, twelve (12) firefighters from the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) sustained injuries during a catastrophic fire incident at a one-story commercial structure fire located at 327 East Boyd Street in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles. A sudden fire phenomenon occurred with little warning, engulfing firefighters in a significant and prolonged fireball. This event occurred as they were descending an aerial ladder and abandoning ventilation operations while several others were retreating from interior fire attack positions.
The incident is presented in a three-part series, walking attendees through the timeline of events, the ongoing fire suppression efforts, and the harrowing Mayday event. These perspectives are shared through personal video recordings and official incident communications, providing an immersive experience as seen through the eyes of the firefighters involved. The ensuing discussions cover the risk management tools utilized and the valuable lessons gleaned from the incident. The presentation culminates with an exploration of the firefighter recovery process, encompassing the cumulative behavioral health effects endured. Finally, recommendations are offered to support firefighters in a holistic approach to recovery following such traumatic events.
Speaker:
Los Angeles City Fire Department, Battalion Chief Victor Aguirre shares his perspective as the Truck Captain on the incident.
TWO PRESENTATION SESSIONS Available:
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - AM Session: 0900 - 1200 *NO TICKETS AVAILABLE*
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - PM Session: 1300 - 1600 *LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE*
Intended Audience:
Open to All OCFA personnel and outside agency members.
***If you cannot attend after registration, please cancel using the Eventbrite email link.***
Staffing:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.
Dress Code:
Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.
Questions:
Please direct questions to jocelyncasillas@ocfa.org.