Topic: Fire Stations

2 chapters across the catalog

Algo Chasers
Episode 1729 26:29 - 30:43

1729: Algo Chasers

Los Angeles City Council, Fire Department Budget, and Historical Fires

Councilwoman Tracy Park expresses frustration over recurring communication failures and traffic bottlenecks during evacuations in the Pacific Palisades. She notes that the Los Angeles Fire Department budget is severely inadequate, with the number of stations remaining stagnant for 60 years while service demands have tripled. The segment compares the current disaster to the 1961 Bel Air fire, noting the current destruction is significantly more vast.

Bad Rap
Episode 1628 2:57:27 - 3:07:13

1628: Bad Rap

Good News: Heroic Dog Rescue in Oahu and Outro

The show concludes with a "Good News" segment featuring the rescue of a pit bull named Kila from a storm drain in West Oahu by Honolulu firefighters. The hosts sign off with their traditional "A Hui Hou" and play an end-of-show mix. A final commentary touches on the closing of bus stations across America and the impact on low-income travelers.