These guys are very great people for reals I had 1 ring finger stuck on my middle finger along with…read moreanother ring on there also and I heard they take it off at the fire departments didn't believe it so I just walk over since I stay down the street and man boy they were very respectful and generous Along being careful of my finger It took a little while because I had a cheap ring finger stuck. But I can tell you who it is. They did the job and got both of my ringers

I'm a die buff girl I love buffing with my friends I film emergency vehicles like fire trucks,…read moreengines, squads, Battalions, and Rescue ambulances it's a great hobby I see why a lot of fire buffs film emergency vehicles because they love it and so do I it's so much fun I have gone to a lot of the fire stations and I enjoy it it's funnier buffing with friends I totally recommend this place and I also appreciate everything our firefighters do they work so hard at there job and putting out all the fires that have been happening firefighters are the best

The Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 29 is a smaller fire station covering a smaller area…read morein Hancock Park than its neighboring fire stations. Because of the size and relatively quietness, new firefighters are assigned here to spend about 5 months doing hands-on training, going on real calls and doing actual work at a slower pace before rotating out to other busier stations. Firefighter Jeff was quite friendly, inviting us in after their tiller truck had backed into the garage. We took the opportunity to take a look around and admire how organized and clean everything is. Each tool in the toolbox has its own indentation on the foam so that it stays in place and looks extremely organized. That's such a smart idea that I might copy for my kitchen drawer full of loose gadgets. During the tour, the station received a call that required paramedics and a fire engine, so Firefighter Jeff had to hurry out. We witnessed the sense of urgency in the station but it was a calm and collected rush. It was interesting to see the firefighters jump into their gear and GTFO of there. The alarm was of a low buzz/whoop and the announcement over the PA system was very matter-of-fact relay of information. I suppose if the alarm was shrilly like on TV or the movies and if the lady over the PA system shrieked like Kevin McCallister's mom every time, it would get old fast. We loitered around for a few minutes out back - saw their tool shed from the outside and saw that they had their gas pump. This is a single-level fire station so no fire poles here. We saw other firefighters during the frenzy but they went back inside after the trucks left. We didn't want to be weird and stick around unaccompanied and also there wasn't much else to see anyway. I don't recommend making a trip here to visit since firefighters need their rest, but if you happen to be walking by and a firefighter seem like they are willing to spend their downtime talking to you, then by all means, say hello

I grew up in Koreatown and would always pass by the station on my way to school. They were always…read morefriendly and would give a tour if they had down time. I can't thank them enough for always being there for my mom. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

Masa...you are my hero! You absolutely, positively made my day and I can say without a shadow of a…read moredoubt that you are the most kind, courteous, funny, Fireman that I know...AND...a great tour guide to boot. I stopped by because Mr. Masa was concerned about how my "ticker" kept a fluttering and flip-floppin' in my chest...he said, "Come by, I'll check you out..." better to be safe than sorry. So I took him up on the offer and drove myself over to Fire Station 20 this afternoon. Of course...Masa was out on a mission so I had to wait like a hooker on the corner of Sunset. It was WELL worth it though because as I came around the corner with my cell in hand (talking to Aaron about his recent motorcycle mishap) to find to young firemen standing with a BIG banner saying (in a rainbow of colors no less!)..."WELCOME CARRIE!" LOL (see above photo!) I had made a joke about how I expected him to be standing out front with a sign stating just that...so to actually have him do it...PRICELESS. And the poor gents kept standing there until Masa told them to stand down!! To top it off...they brought me a Guinness Tiramisu gelato from Scoops...MY FAVE!! I was like a little kid in a candy store...me...firemen...ice cream...what more could a gal ask for? So I sat in the ambulance and got my "ticker" checkup...all was well (although...gotta watch that blood pressure so none of y'all better piss my ass off or else!! Uh oh...there go the beats...better calm down lol) I used the ladies room and when I came out, an engine had pulled in and a young guy was stepping down...imagine his surprise to see some blond girl with a friggin' ice cream standing in the station lol. I was like "hi...don't mind me...I'm with Masa." lol He was very polite...we bonded. Hehehe. I opted NOT to slide down the poll...maybe next time. The bestest was the little secret Masa and I shared (our inside fun)...complete with my ice cream in hand. Was such a lovely day!!! Thanks Mr. Masa for taking such good care of me...you and your men at Station 20 quite simply take the cake!!

I have a cousin who's a firefighter, and when you go to his house, he usually has nice glasses and…read morecups to use for drinks. Once he gets you all situated, he then opens another cupboard to reveal his "Man Cups." These plastic behemoths look like they can fit a liter in them, easy. And now I know where he got the idea. Man Cups are for men, much like the men that work at Fire Station 20. I've been here three times, but I was treated out to a Man Lunch on my second visit thanks to my man winning a lunch made by a true blue hero, firefighter and freshly crowned Masa M. Our man lunch consisted of an entire loaf of the round Hawaiian Bread cut in half, about an inch of ham, one layer of bacon, an inch of turkey, then an inch of cheese put in between. The whole thing is then quartered and there's your sammich. I also got to drink water out of a Man Cup, with option to put lovely flavorings in it like punch of lemonade. Our lunch was pretty exciting, too! As we dined with other firefighters, they got a call from a speaker system, and everyone sprang into action. Fortunately, the call did not require the paramedic truck to go out, so we got to happily finish our meal and take the tour. We were shown through the pretty spiffy entertainment room (where Masa showed us the computer where a lot of his Yelping magic happens), the locker room and individual showers (non-communal? That breaks my fantas-stereotype!) and their workout space and dorms, and if this place wasn't hot enough, this station has not one but TWO poles! And no...I didn't slide down the firemen's poles. Soon enough the truck and engine returned, and I was taught the difference between the fire truck and the fire engine: the truck has the tools, the engine has the hoses. A small enough event would allow just the truck to go, but the engine must always to with the truck. AND THEN we got to take a ride IN the truck...which around the hills of Echo Park is pretty wild! It goes without saying that a fire station, including the gear they wear, is ingeniously designed for efficiency, but it was really fascinating to see. The trucks and engines are no exception. Every space is utilized and there's a place for everything. It wouldn't take anyone that long to memorize how to access anything they needed at a moment's notice. I'm not sure if you could tell, but this was my first real visit to a fire station, and I feel like a part of me can grow up now. It may be good that I never went when I was younger, because I either wouldn't have appreciated it, or I would have wanted to grow up to be a fire truck (and NO, not so firemen can ride me, thankyouverymuch). (PLEASE NOTE: I do not mean to be sexist in this review by saying all the aforementioned cups and sandwiches and lunches are male exclusive, as women are men too, just with the WHOA)

Firefighters are cool. They're all about helping people and they are model examples for being…read moreorganized and clean. While they always say the public is welcome to visit the station, it is best for any grown-ass adult to bring a kid - your own or borrowed. Get paid triple-overtime when visiting on a Saturday with one of my favorite kids to babysit? Score!! LAFD Station 13 is extra special to me now. Not only is it literally down the street from Dino's Chicken and Burgers (Dino's Fries is all I need), but they have an Asian Captain (Represent!). And I got the most interesting fire station tour. All the fire trucks/engines were out on call so I got to see the KITCHEN and the LAUNDRY room. This is exactly the stuff I want to see but usually never. The kid saw a bunch of firefighters so he was skipping-back-to-the-car happy too. The crew at Fire station 13 was extremely welcoming. I don't recommend anyone/everyone walking up and taking time away from firefighters doing their work. I just happen to be in the area, and having a kid who makes the best puppy eyes, and had already paid the meter for an hour across the street. The chief happened to walk across the empty station and saw us wave. He waved back and could have kept walking inside but he opened the garage doors. Being oblivious to his apology that the station is empty (e.g. let him walk back to his office), we (mostly I) asked if we could check out the very cool-looking vintage truck out back. The chief was extremely kind and said yes and we ended up taking up an hour of his and his 9-person crew's time. Not only did we get to spend time on the vintage truck, the kid got 2 helmets (damn greedy kid), and got the best tour I have ever had. Saw all the rooms in the fire station (Turnout is where the gear for firefighters who were not working that day is stored; the fitness room; conference room; chiefs' offices; the fax machine that prints the calls that are dispatched to the station; the pole; and the commercial kitchen with 3 refrigerators). I am a behind-the-scenes person and this is the stuff I am interested in. By the way, I am posting photos from the tour so that others don't need to see it in person - it's nothing special but this is the stuff I like. The kid got to see a fire truck come back to the station AND a truck taking off to respond to a call broadcasted at the station (the red phone and white phone ringing and all) as well as firefighters hustling. That was cool, even for me. Firefighters talked to him, gave him a juice packet, offered him a hotdog, which he gobbled happily in the car and between bites wouldn't stop talking about the experience. The Asian captain even offered to put bulgogi on the hotdog. Love it! I wasn't expecting much when I waved in front of the garage door but turned out to be the best fire station experience yet. I won't show my face again because I don't want to waste their time again but am definitely grateful for the comprehensive tour and service that they provide to the Pico-Union area.

Honestly they really hurt my feelings last year haha. My apartment had water damage and it caused…read moreall of our fire alarms to go off for hours and hours. The overnight management for my apartment that I have just moved into told me to call the fire department. So I didn't want to, but I did because I wanted to sleep too and figure out if something was going on. So I called them and they showed up in three of them walked in and it was like two young people a guy and a girl and then an older man and the older man was really nice, but the chick was so standoffish and they young guy just was annoyed. Which I get bc it was early and it was my first time calling the fire department. Then they told me to never call the fire department again for something like this. Then a couple of months later, one of my roommates left a candle it and the fire alarms are going off for an hour. And I didn't react because the fire department told me not to call for something like that again. Well after an hour, I start smelling smoke and we have to call the fire department. Like I literally held off on calling because of how bad these firemen and fire lady hurt my feelings a few months earlier. Anyways they came for that too which I had already put the fire out! (Little fire lady myself) but they aired it out with a big fan. So yeah just be nice because chances are the person doesn't wanna have to call you it's just I don't know Jack about fire prevention or any of that jazz. You don't know the impression you're leaving on your community and how it can affect your community after that.

Super friendly and welcoming staff Their station is super…read moreclean inside They provide great customer service to people in need

They are the BEST!! They helped a local organization…read moresuccessfully begin their COVID spaced appropriate movie night!!!

Terrible group of people with very poor communication skills!…read more I am surprised that they are part of the Los Angeles Fire Department! Our HEROES! Don't expect to get a call back when you leave a message and you'll be very lucky to get a response on your email or mail. I had to go there personally to iron things out... and still wasn't able to! When they tell you they will call you back, they're lying! I was sent directly to a COLLECTION AGENCY... without an invoice, without a warning letter, without a phone call, without an email! I didn't even know I owe them money if it wasn't for the letter from the collections agency they contracted! DISGUSTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY!

Life savers! The response to these historic fires in the area have been so amazing. Every single…read moreperson in the LA Department deserves happiness for the rest of their lives. Thank so much for everything you do. We wouldn't be here without you.

I love this place. Safe and secure! For the past two and half years, I've been at the University of…read moreLa Verne Cohort program. This place has been home to me every Wednesday evening. The security guard is really nice, always walking us out and making sure that we leave safely. Thank you for the wonderful memories and unlimited caffeine.

I fell and bumped my head . LA FD DTLA came out. Supreme Serve and great looking too. :-). My…read moredaughter in law was like can you let them check you out without flirting? .... I was not flirting I was getting intel.... LOL

I recently volunteered with the LAFDF at the Safe Summer Tip Off basketball game and had an amazing…read moretime! Not only was it amazing working with such incredible members of the Fire and Police department, but seeing members of the community come out to enjoy this great event was wonderful to be a part of. The event, which was 100% free, included games, raffles, local vendors( giving away free goodies), and an amazing BBQ with so much food and snacks for all to enjoy. All of these great activities led up to the much anticipated basketball game featuring the Fire Department vs. the Police Department! It's so nice to see this interaction between these departments and the community. Truly makes a statement of how the Fire and Police department genuinely care for the community they serve and want to be seen as approachable, fun and friendly. I loved volunteering with the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation!