The Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners Tuesday advanced a preliminary budget request of $199.3 million to hire staff, support training and fund other resources needed to address emergencies, prepare for wildfires and upcoming world events.

In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved a report detailing high-priority funding requests for the department in fiscal year 2026-27. The request is expected to be reviewed by the Mayor's Office. Any requests that receive a green light will require a formal final request.

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City departments are expected to submit formal requests by Nov. 21, part of an early assessment as Mayor Karen Bass and her team develop her proposed city budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Jul

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