lafd commanders lacked basic wildland firefighting knowledge - really?
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agent yo'range
Jan 16, 2026, 12:21:19 PMJan 16
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3. Operational and Leadership Challenges
Communication Breakdowns: Crews faced unreliable cellular
connectivity, "excessive radio traffic," and confusion over which
radio channels to use, hampering coordination between different
agencies.
Command Experience: An after-action report noted that several
high-ranking commanders lacked basic wildland firefighting knowledge
and "fundamental knowledge of suppression techniques" required for
incidents of such complexity.
Gridlock and Evacuations: Critical escape routes in the Palisades were
gridlocked 40 minutes before official evacuation orders were issued,
with abandoned cars further blocking first responders.
YIKES
3. Operational and Leadership Challenges
Communication Breakdowns: Crews faced unreliable cellular
connectivity, "excessive radio traffic," and confusion over which
radio channels to use, hampering coordination between different
agencies.
Command Experience: An after-action report noted that several
high-ranking commanders lacked basic wildland firefighting knowledge
and "fundamental knowledge of suppression techniques" required for
incidents of such complexity.
Gridlock and Evacuations: Critical escape routes in the Palisades were
gridlocked 40 minutes before official evacuation orders were issued,
with abandoned cars further blocking first responders.
YIKES
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