The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team, known internationally as USA-2 has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to respond to Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa. USA-2 is comprised of 34 members, 4 canines and 42,000 pounds of equipment. They are joining the Fairfax County Fire Department’s USAR team, USA-1, to provide search, rescue and recovery assistance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa.

11K views · 162 reactions | This video is a few years old, but the information is still relevant. Here's a look at some of the training our urban search and rescue (USAR) team members go through. Video courtesy Los Angeles County Annual Report. | Los Angeles County Fire Department | Facebook

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1.4K views · 43 reactions | Deputy Sampson of LASD Community College Bureau informed the public of the active shooter training that was held at LA HarborCollege in collaboration with Los Angeles Fire Department Carson Sheriff's Station (County Services Bureau) and #SEB The goal of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies is to continually train and improve our responses, ultimately keeping our campuses safe. | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | Facebook