LAARTG.org is a resource of useful information, documents, and links for fire service leaders in the Los Angels region. Consistent with the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association (LAAFCA) Regional Fire Service Training Strategic Plan, LAARTG.org provides easy access to training announcements, news, lessons learned, and other useful information aimed at improving the region’s preparedness for human-caused and natural disasters, and for general situational awareness.
Sworn fire department personnel and law enforcement officers can apply for access to password-protected areas of this site. Once granted access, members may receive the RTG Intelligence Daily, which combines relevant news with current FOUO intelligence products for local first responders.
Prepare a stronger AFG application with guidance tailored to communications projects (grants guide)
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and how the community has honored the fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots
FEMA’s latest AFG guidance emphasizes firefighter wellness, tighter project controls and more disciplined budgeting
Orange County Chief TJ McGovern said the crack could be relieving pressure on the tank at the GKN Aerospace facility, which firefighters have been working to cool for days
Practical advice for preparing a strong application
U.S. government labels Brazil’s 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations PBS
Indicted terrorist commander allegedly spoke of wanting to target Ivanka Trump NBC News
U.S. Declares Comando Vermelho and PCC Terrorist Organizations – 29/05/2026 – World Folha de S.Paulo
India’s warning to Pakistan at UNSC over cross-border terrorism Brut
Kinston man arrested on terrorism charges against local government officials AOL.com
USFA – The U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Academy work hard to advance the professional status an expand the knowledge and skill of fire and emergency services personnel.
Cal OES-CSTI – Cal OES’s California Specialized Training Institute offers over 100 course titles in the disciplines of emergency management, criminal justice/officer safety, terrorism, hazardous materials, disaster mitigation, preparedness and recovery, and crisis communications.
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Acts of terrorism are typically preceded by suspicious behaviors and activities that, if observed and reported, allow investigators the opportunity to assess the behavior or activity, determine if a crime has occurred or is imminent, and act within the confines of the law to prevent a crime or terrorist attack from occurring.
Countless lives have been saved, thanks to suspicious activity reports (SARs) that have been provided by private citizens and sworn public safety professionals. The confidentiality of those reporting and privacy of the subjects of such reports is always a prime concern of our partners at the Joint regional Intelligence Center.
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