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“'LA has outgrown its fire department': LAFD's 4K personnel struggle to serve population of 4M”

“LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department has less than 4,000 personnel servicing the city of Los Angeles, which has a population of 4 million.

"It’s clear to see, Los Angeles has outgrown its fire department," an LAFD Paramedic told FOX 11. 

FOX 11 interviewed multiple paramedics who said the department needs more fire stations, ambulances, medical supplies, and more personnel. They say the lack of resources is slowing down emergency response times. ”