NFL Draft of 2025 held at Los Angeles Fire Department headquarters, recognizing and appreciating the selfless work of first responders.
LA Rams' Draft HQ Honors Heroic Firefighters
The Los Angeles Rams are giving a shout-out to the city's brave firefighters this draft season! They're setting up their 2025 NFL headquarters right at the LAFD Air Operations in Van Nuys—a fitting tribute to the first responders who fearlessly tackled the devastating wildfires that struck the LA area earlier this year [1][2].
LAFD's Air Operations teams are crucial in disaster response efforts, and the Rams recognize their vital role in keeping our city safe, especially against wildfires [1][3]. The destructive wildfires caused chaos across the city, leaving thousands displaced in places like Pacific Palisades and testing the limits of our emergency response systems. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires, two of the most devastating on record, had tragic consequences: 29 lives lost, and the scorching of nearly 60,000 acres [3].
With the help of Zillow, the Rams helped transform a room within LAFD Air Operations into a cozy draft headquarters for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay. Meanwhile, coaches, scouts, team personnel, and media made themselves at home in a separate hangar, ensuring that the base stayed fully operational during the draft [1][3].
Rams president Kevin Demoff shared, "Setting up our draft base at LAFD Air Operations is a potent reminder of the pride it instills to represent Los Angeles. Since the wildfires ravaged our city in January, we've been committed to bringing LA Together for recovery, raising spirits, and acknowledging our first responders [2][3]. It's a privilege to partner with LAFD during one of the NFL's grandest events, allowing us to express our gratitude for those risking their lives every day to protect our city."
During the draft, LAFD Air Operations continued their usual complete operational readiness [3]. The Rams have been generous supporters, donating nearly $2 million to fire relief efforts [4]. Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva expressed his gratitude for the team's unwavering support and the recognition extended to firefighters [4].
The draft goes down from April 24-26 this year in Green Bay, Wisconsin [2]. But for the Rams, their hearts are back home in LA, honoring the heroes who protect their city every day. [1][2][3][4]
Fun Fact: To appreciate LA's tireless responders even more, the Rams partnered with Zillow to revamp the recreation room at LAFD Air Operations. It now boasts comfortable recliners and other comfy upgrades meant to boost firefighters' downtime [1][3]. As a cherry on top, around 150 regional first responders were invited to meet with McVay and other team execs on the draft's second day [1][2]. Talk about giving first responders a break they deserve!
- In 2025, the Los Angeles Rams will position their NFL headquarters at the LAFD Air Operations in Van Nuys, a salute to the city's heroic firefighters who bravely handled the wildfires that hit LA this year.
- During the 2025 NFL draft, the Rams will recognize the significance of American football and its connection to the brave LAFD firefighters who protect the city, especially as they face challenges like wildfires.
- The destructive wildfires in LA prompted the Rams to team up with Zillow to revamp the recreation room at LAFD Air Operations, providing comfortable lounges where firefighters can unwind during their downtime.
- In the 2025 season, the Rams' recognition for firefighters will be extended when they invite nearly 150 regional first responders to meet with McVay and other team executives during the second day of the draft.
- As the Rams gear up for the 2025 NFL draft, they remain dedicated to their aspirations of rebuilding the spirit of the city, emphasizing their unwavering support for the vital role played by NFL, NCAA football players, and LAFD firefighters in the community.
