Rams Honor First Responders with 2025 Draft at LAFD HQ

The Los Angeles Rams will conduct their 2025 NFL Draft operations from the Los Angeles Fire Department Air Operations base in Van Nuys, marking the first time an NFL team has held its draft headquarters at a fire station. This decision honors first responders who played a crucial role during the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January, forcing the relocation of the Rams' playoff game and impacting the team's personnel. During the three-day event, the facility will remain fully operational, and the Rams will also renovate the firefighters' recreation room and host events for approximately 150 first responders. The move is part of broader community recovery efforts, with the Rams donating nearly $2 million to fire relief and seeking to uplift those affected by the wildfires. Rams president Kevin Demoff emphasized that this action is meant to bring the community together and express gratitude to those who risk their lives daily. This shift from previous years' luxurious draft locations underscores the team's commitment to representing and supporting Los Angeles.