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John Hawkins

@JhawkFire

Wildland Fire Consultant - Fire Chief (ret) Formr CALFIRE/RivCo Fire Chief 12yrs - 55yrs FireServ LoveFF's & Serv'nPublic TransformationalServantLdr

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Joined January 2015
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LACoFD
@LACOFDNov 6
🚩A Red Flag Warning ‼️ is in effect from 2:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, for portions of #LACounty, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and western San Gabriel Mountains. Low humidity and high temperatures will create elevated fire danger. 🔥 📱Visit ready.lacounty.gov for preparedness tips and resources.
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@LACOFDNov 6
**Updated to Include a 12th Event on 11/22** ☔️⚠️ Storm season is coming to LA County, and El Niño means heavy rain is on the way. ☔️⚠️ Don’t wait until the first flood to prepare!   To help you get ready, the #LACoFD is hosting FREE COMMUNITY SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION EVENTS from November 7 to November 28, 2026.   Details: 📍12 designated LA County locations (with a drive-up option available) ☔️ Up to 25 free pre-filled sandbags per resident 🏡 Protect your property from flooding, mud, and debris flow   Check the schedule to find a location near you!
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#LAFD Talk 💬@LAFDtalkNov 6
Thank you Los Angeles!! On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department, thank you to the voters of Los Angeles. You have made a real investment in us, and we take that responsibility seriously. Read More: bit.ly/4kykmQL #MEASUREFD #LAFD #LOSANGELES
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@IMETRich@imetrichNov 5
Warm dry #SantaAnaWinds thru the weekend for #SoCal: - Strongest winds on Sat - Red Flag Warning for Santa Ana corridor of Ventura/LA counties on Sat - Elevated/brief critical #FireWx conditions elsewhere thru the weekend
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Daniel Swain
@Weather_WestOct 31
Friday evening Weather West update on Halloween weekend storm across far SoCal & resulting serious flood threat across interior SW/Four Corners region. Also: thoughs re: ongoing record marine heatwave & CA ocean levels in context of extreme El Niño event. weatherwest.com/archives/441…
As unusual low-latitude storm approaches SoCal and threatens serious Four Corners flood risk once...

As unusual low-latitude storm approaches SoCal and threatens serious Four Corners flood risk once...

October 30, 2026 - Daniel Swain - The ocean along the California coast is now record warm, and literally reaching new heights It has been a wild week along the California coast, and not in a good...

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@LACOFDOct 31
Incredible hoist rescue! 🐕 #LACoFD firefighters pulled this German Shepherd to safety after it got trapped in the California Aqueduct in Palmdale today. Strong work by our firefighters! 🚒 🎥 @FOXLA
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@Weather_WestOct 29
There is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding this weekend's storm in southern (and possibly central) CA, and potential outcomes rain from mostly light-moderate showers to quite a strong storm with heavy rain, strong wind, and even thunderstorms. Will continue to update!
Snapshot from latest ECMWF model run of potential position of storm and associated rainfall off the SoCal coast on Sunday early morning.

ALT Snapshot from latest ECMWF model run of potential position of storm and associated rainfall off the SoCal coast on Sunday early morning.

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@Weather_WestOct 26
Odds of active weather in at least in SoCal around Halloween continue to grow. Current model forecasts indicate potential for a strong and unusually warm/low-latitude low pressure system with the *possibility* of strong winds and significant rain. I'll discussing this week!
Snapshot from ECMWF of potentially strong, warm, and wet SoCal storm around Halloween.

ALT Snapshot from ECMWF of potentially strong, warm, and wet SoCal storm around Halloween.

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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 24
Still looking wet for #SoCal #Halloween weekend. Models are still quite varied in timing and amounts, limiting confidence. Ensemble multi-run total QPF has decreased last couple of runs. Will be an interesting ebb and flow with the forecast the next few days.
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@NWSLosAngelesOct 24
It's looking like a wet Halloween weekend for #SoCal. Here is the 6-10 Day Outlook, indicating chances for above normal rainfall for next weekend. * Moderate to high confidence in measurable rain * Low confidence in exact timing and amounts #CAwx
6-10 Day Rain Outlook. Above average rainfall likely for Southern California Friday through next weekend.

ALT 6-10 Day Rain Outlook. Above average rainfall likely for Southern California Friday through next weekend.

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@LACOFDOct 21
With rain impacting #LACounty today (10/21) and tomorrow (10/22), please follow these important safety tips. Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and avoid flooded roads!
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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 21
Rainfall rates so far have exceeded model forecast. Setting up for an interesting couple of days.
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@NWSLosAngelesOct 21
Watch out Santa Barbara! The storm is coming in with a fury. Rain rates as high as 0.80 per hour have been reported. Please drive safely and consider delaying travel if at all possible. #CAwx #SBrain
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As the State Department deployment to Panama wraps up, we are proud to highlight the LACoFD USA-02 team’s work alongside USA-01 - conducting over 383 critical structural safety assessments across 7 provinces and 33 districts. Priority worksites included schools and education sites, medical facilities, government and emergency-service buildings, and churches. Our specialists provided vital data to Panamanian authorities to verify safety, guide repairs, and help essential services reopen. Our thoughts remain with the people of Panama as they continue to recover and rebuild.
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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 17
#SantaAnaWinds and #FireWx threat dying down. Attention turns to Tue-Thu as an upper low impacts #SoCal: - Initial estimates 0.25-1.00 inches - 20-40% chance of higher totals - Possible thunderstorms - Hydrologic issues possible (flooding, debris flows, etc)
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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 15
As expected, several IA fires so far across the area. #SantaAnaWinds will continue thru Sat with Fri likely the windiest day. Widespread critical #FireWx conditions. Any fire in the wrong spot will spread very quickly. Be prepared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@NationalWldfireOct 15
#PeakFire is now 23 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Evacuation order in place for zone: AZU-MC01 Evacuation Warnings in place for zones: AZU-ABC01, AZU-CYN01-A, AZU-NOB01, AZU-QRY01, LAC-E168-A, LAC-E170-A
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🚩🔥 Critical Fire Weather & Red Flag Warning 🚩🔥 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of #LACounty beginning Thursday, October 15. Sign up for emergency alerts at: 📱alert.lacounty.gov. For preparedness tips and resources, visit: 💻 ready.lacounty.gov
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@LACOFDOct 13
🌎 The 2026 Great California ShakeOut is This Week! 📅 Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. 💻 shakeout.org/california/howt… | En Español shakeout.org/espanol 👨🏻‍💻 Preparing for earthquakes in #LACounty: ready.lacounty.gov #ReadyLACounty #DisasterPreoatedness #ShakeOut2026
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@LACOFDOct 13
🚨 Answer the Call! Become an #LACoFD Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic). 👨🏽‍🚒🧑🏻‍🚒   We are hosting two Virtual Recruitment Webinars this Friday to share everything you need to know about our Emergency Job Posting.   Pick the session that fits your schedule:   ⏰ Session 1: Morning Friday, October 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 👉 Join here: bit.ly/FFTPsession1   ⏰ Session 2: Evening Friday, October 16, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 👉 Join here: bit.ly/FFTPsession2   #FirefighterParamedicRecruitment #JoinLACoFD #PublicSafety
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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 13
Really hope people lose the false sense of “security” with respect to Marie and Rachel impacts. LFMs are still around critical levels. Remember: “wind trumps everything”
HilltopWeather(HREF truther) (@AnubizzzBurner) profile pictureHilltopWeather(HREF truther)@AnubizzzBurnerOct 13
NWS Los Angeles has a disturbing AFD. Especially considering the fires that happened last year and the heavy precip earlier in the year
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#BikeIC 🔥🚒 10/11 p.m. Update Estimated Acreage: 475 Containment: 68% Please follow LACoFDPIO on X and visit Alertla.org for the latest information including maps, evacuation zones, locations, & more. Evacuation information is also available at: protect.genasys.com. 📸 Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer
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@IMETRich@imetrichOct 9
Latest on #Rachel. Stil some uncertainty with Rachel and perspective rainfall for #SoCal. However, do think we will get a good early season rain, especially south of LA county. Personally, TSTM threat looks marginal (5-10%) as convective parameters aren't very impressive
NHC Pacific (@NHC_Pacific) profile pictureNHC Pacific
@NHC_PacificOct 9
2 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 (Advisory 49) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Rachel. Latest info: hurricanes.gov 2 AM PDT viernes 9 de octubre (Aviso 49) Mensajes clave sobre la tormenta tropical #Rachel. Más información: hurricanes.gov
Key Messages: 1. Rachel is expected to approach the coast of northern Baja California, Mexico, and the northern Gulf of California at tropical storm strength over the weekend, and a Tropical Storm Watch could be required for a portion of this area later today. 2. Strong gusty winds associated with the remnants of Rachel are expected to spread over interior portions of the Southwest United States, especially in areas of higher terrain, from this weekend into early next week. 3. Rachel and the moisture associated with the system will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California Peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and the potential for flash and urban flooding.

ALT Key Messages: 1. Rachel is expected to approach the coast of northern Baja California, Mexico, and the northern Gulf of California at tropical storm strength over the weekend, and a Tropical Storm Watch could be required for a portion of this area later today. 2. Strong gusty winds associated with the remnants of Rachel are expected to spread over interior portions of the Southwest United States, especially in areas of higher terrain, from this weekend into early next week. 3. Rachel and the moisture associated with the system will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California Peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and the potential for flash and urban flooding.

Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Rachel se acerque a la costa del norte de Baja California, México, y el norte del Golfo de California con fuerza de tormenta tropical durante el fin de semana, y podría ser necesaria una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para una porción de esta área más tarde hoy. 2. Se espera que las fuertes ráfagas de viento asociadas con los remanentes de Rachel se propaguen por porciones interiores del suroeste de los Estados Unidos, especialmente en áreas de terreno alto, desde este fin de semana hasta principios de la próxima semana. 3. Rachel y la humedad asociada con el sistema se propagarán por porciones del suroeste de los Estados Unidos y el norte de la Península de Baja California hasta este fin de semana. Esto conducirá a una mayor cobertura de lluvia y el potencial de inundaciones repentinas y urbanas.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Rachel se acerque a la costa del norte de Baja California, México, y el norte del Golfo de California con fuerza de tormenta tropical durante el fin de semana, y podría ser necesaria una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para una porción de esta área más tarde hoy. 2. Se espera que las fuertes ráfagas de viento asociadas con los remanentes de Rachel se propaguen por porciones interiores del suroeste de los Estados Unidos, especialmente en áreas de terreno alto, desde este fin de semana hasta principios de la próxima semana. 3. Rachel y la humedad asociada con el sistema se propagarán por porciones del suroeste de los Estados Unidos y el norte de la Península de Baja California hasta este fin de semana. Esto conducirá a una mayor cobertura de lluvia y el potencial de inundaciones repentinas y urbanas.

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