The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a request late Tuesday for all off-duty members to report their availability as they combat the Palisades fire, highlighting the urgent need for additional firefighters to tackle the dynamic blaze. This move, described as a 'recall operation' by department spokesperson, Margaret Stewart, marks a rare occurrence within the department.
Stewart, with nearly two decades of experience at the Los Angeles Fire Department, mentioned that this was the first time she had been involved in such an operation. She emphasized the infrequency of such recalls, stating, 'It's not something that we have to do very often.'
