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We are so excited for this amazing FREE for first responders dinner and event in Alameda City on the USS Hornet👏RSVP at ...
08/20/2024

We are so excited for this amazing FREE for first responders dinner and event in Alameda City on the USS Hornet👏

RSVP at the Eventbrite link below while tickets are still available!

We are thrilled to invite you, your significant other, and our dedicated firefighters and police officers to an exceptional event focused on shifting the conversation around mental health to emphasize a proactive approach that enhances performance and builds resilience.

Join us for an inspiring evening with our special guest speaker, Taya Kyle, wife of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle on the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA on September 28, 2024. We hope to see you there!

Please click on the Eventbrite link below to reserve your seats for this unforgettable evening no later than September 15.

Best regards


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 San Jose Firefighters are on scene of multiple vegetation fires in the East Foothills with  resulting in a 3 Alarm assi...
08/20/2024

San Jose Firefighters are on scene of multiple vegetation fires in the East Foothills with resulting in a 3 Alarm assignment from the San Jose Firefighters, multiple units from the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit and a Santa Clara County wildland task force. There are also night flying helicopters on scene assisting firefighters on the ground.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - A mobile home in Mountain View burned down in flames early Saturday, killing a resident and inju...
08/18/2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - A mobile home in Mountain View burned down in flames early Saturday, killing a resident and injuring a fire captain.

The home once stood on the 400 block of Moffett Boulevard before going down in flames Saturday around 6 a.m. As they were extinguishing the fire, the floor collapsed inside the home and a fire captain fell through and dislocated his shoulder in the fall. Fire crews first arrived around 5:45 a.m. and during their search, they found one occupant of the home.

Fire crews reported heavy fire while battling the blaze. They successfully extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to neighboring homes.

Officials said no other injuries were reported.

Officials said the damage estimate of the home and its contents exceeded more than $250,000.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

🥎 Calling All Teams! Join Us for the Charity Softball Tournament!🥎  San Francisco Fire Local 798 is looking for more tea...
08/18/2024

🥎 Calling All Teams! Join Us for the Charity Softball Tournament!🥎

San Francisco Fire Local 798 is looking for more teams to participate in this year’s exciting Charity Softball Tournament!

🏆 Show off your skills while supporting a great cause!

📅 Date: Sept 11, 2014
📍 Location: Manteca Big Leauge Dreams
🔗 Register today.

🎉 Bring your friends, family, and team spirit! Let’s make this tournament a success together!

Today is the day.. one last battle by the bay! 🖤🧡💛💚
08/18/2024

Today is the day.. one last battle by the bay! 🖤🧡💛💚

 This morning at approx 5:16am San Rafael Firefighters were dispatched to a commercial structure fire in Ross Valley (ou...
08/18/2024

This morning at approx 5:16am San Rafael Firefighters were dispatched to a commercial structure fire in Ross Valley (our neighbors to the west). First arriving units found a well involved commercial fire with extension into the vegetation as well as multiple vehicles nearby. The fire went to a 3rd alarm with units from . Strong work by all crews to contain this complex incident.

Units from San Rafael included E51, E55, E57, E56 and B54.

08/18/2024

On August 16th, we tragically lost Fire Captain Kyle Heard, a dedicated firefighter, … Eric Gromala needs your support for Support Captain Kyle Heard's Family

It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking loss of one of our own. Fire Captain Kyle Heard suffered a medic...
08/17/2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking loss of one of our own. Fire Captain Kyle Heard suffered a medical emergency and passed away unexpectedly on August 16th. This tragic loss has deeply impacted our tight-knit community. Please keep the Heard family and our Rancho Adobe Fire Family in your thoughts and prayers.

 Thank you, firefighters! I’ll never stop telling this story.... in 2020 the Creek Fire exploded in Shaver Lake.  My sis...
08/16/2024

Thank you, firefighters! I’ll never stop telling this story.... in 2020 the Creek Fire exploded in Shaver Lake. My sister-in-law’s family cabin was in the heart of the fire. Her stepdad built it with his bare hands. fought hard and saved their cabin! The top picture was shared by the fire department, “Captain/Paramedic Hoyer-Nielsen, Captain/Paramedic Crumpacker and Firefighter Ferreira-Clifton take a break on the porch of a house they had just fought to save from the Creek Fire on Crystal Creek at Shaver Lake. Photo taken by ECFD Engineer Thatcher.” We are forever grateful! 🖤❤️

   : Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place in both   and   counties due to the Boise Fire, last confirmed to be...
08/16/2024

: Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place in both and counties due to the Boise Fire, last confirmed to be burning over 9,600 acres with zero containment.

📸: Firing operations on the Boise Fire, August 12-13, 2024. (Courtesy: Kaleena Lynde/USFS)

08/15/2024
 After a 14-day assignment to the Park Fire incident, Alameda County Fire Department’s (ACFD) Crew 8 members are back ho...
08/15/2024

After a 14-day assignment to the Park Fire incident, Alameda County Fire Department’s (ACFD) Crew 8 members are back home in the Bay Area. 

They returned on August 13, 2024.

Crew 8, along with engines 8233 and 8235 as part of OES 2870C, were deployed to the , impacting Butte, Tehama, Plumas, and Shasta Counties.

This was Crew 8’s first out-of-county assignment, and we are very proud of the long hours in dangerous conditions they endured to battle the 4th largest wildfire in California’s history. 

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to the firefighters who are still on the frontlines and those who continue to serve and protect our local communities every day.




 Thanks for the photos!  Repost from •While you were sleeping Oakland Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a...
08/15/2024

Thanks for the photos!
Repost from

While you were sleeping Oakland Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a detached garage fire, upon arrival fire crews found a fully involved detached garage fire. Crews quickly extinguished the fire preventing the spread to other nearby buildings. Despite firefighters efforts 1 victim passed away.






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 At San Jose Fire and Firehouse 16, we are a big family that supports each other. Today, we gathered with both active an...
08/15/2024

At San Jose Fire and Firehouse 16, we are a big family that supports each other. Today, we gathered with both active and retired Firefighters to celebrate and honor the lives of retired Captain Biakanja’s daughters, Leigh and Lucy, as well as his son, Ben who have passed away 2 years ago. Leigh, Lucy and Ben brought so much joy and warmth to our lives, and though their presence is no longer with us, their spirit and the impact they made will forever remain in our hearts. LLB Forever 🙏🏽

 The Park Fire has topped out at 430,000 acres after weeks of extreme fire behavior. Downsizing of resources has started...
08/15/2024

The Park Fire has topped out at 430,000 acres after weeks of extreme fire behavior. Downsizing of resources has started and the remaining crews are working on mop up and patrolling fireline. It enters the history books as the 4th largest wildfire in California’s history, all due to someone that decided to light their mom’s car on fire and push in into a ravine. Crazy.

Thanks to Steven Tibbs for sharing this incredible photo of the fire. 🙏 Cheers brother.

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  9th Street & Madison St- last night   responded to an outside fire that extended to a 3 story apartment bldg. All thre...
08/14/2024

9th Street & Madison St- last night responded to an outside fire that extended to a 3 story apartment bldg. All three floors & 4 apartments were damaged by fire. Quick acting saved the building and multi-million dollars in property loss.

Marin County Fire Strike Team 9150C strike team 9150C pinching in a 8,500ft hoselay the other night.
08/14/2024

Marin County Fire Strike Team 9150C strike team 9150C pinching in a 8,500ft hoselay the other night.

 Modesto, Stanislaus Consolidated and Turlock Firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home park on the 400 block of...
08/14/2024

Modesto, Stanislaus Consolidated and Turlock Firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home park on the 400 block of South 7th Street in Modesto just after 2:30pm Monday afternoon.

Modesto Chief 7 arrived first and found three mobile homes on fire and a fourth catching fire. Over 50 MST firefighters responded to the blaze that ultimately destroyed three residences, damaged another three residences, and burned one vehicle.

Westport Fire District responded with their water tender as mutual aid to assist in overcoming water supply challenges. Firefighters worked with American Medical Response Ambulance personnel to treat and transport two residents to local hospitals for injuries. One firefighter sustained an injury and was also transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting 16 adults and 10 children who were displaced as a result of the fire. The Stanislaus County Community Emergency Response Team also responded to assist firefighters by providing rest and rehab materials.

 As Utah Task Force 1 & 2 return to California to assist in combating the Park Fire, we take a moment to honor the memor...
08/14/2024

As Utah Task Force 1 & 2 return to California to assist in combating the Park Fire, we take a moment to honor the memory of Battalion Chief Matt Burchett, who tragically lost his life on August 13, 2018, on the Mendocino Complex. Today, we stand in solidarity with Draper City Fire Department and Utah Unified Fire Authority to pay tribute to his selfless dedication and sacrifice.

 Today, I write with a heavy heart. I recently sent a letter to the city manager and Redwood City Council, expressing th...
08/14/2024

Today, I write with a heavy heart. I recently sent a letter to the city manager and Redwood City Council, expressing the deep pain and frustration we feel as a community. The environment has become so untenable that firefighters are being forced to choose between their duty to the city and their families. This is not the way a city should treat those who risk their lives to protect it.

Shame on you for making him choose. Shame on you for ignoring our pleas and reducing our heroes to mere numbers. This city has lost a great firefighter and a dedicated paramedic. We deserved so much better, and we owe it to those who serve us to demand change.

 Recently, members of L1289 and their family’s got together to enjoy a San Francisco Giants game for the Giants Firefigh...
08/12/2024

Recently, members of L1289 and their family’s got together to enjoy a San Francisco Giants game for the Giants Firefighter Appreciation Night.

08/12/2024
 It is with a heavy heart the   share the active duty death of Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Dustin Roberto on Saturday,...
08/12/2024

It is with a heavy heart the share the active duty death of Fire Fighter Paramedic (FFPM) Dustin Roberto on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

FFPM Roberto was assigned to Fire Station 93 in the City of Palmdale. He faithfully served our Department, residents, and communities for nearly five years.

We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and colleagues of FFPM Roberto.
 
To ensure the proper care and support of the Roberto family and our personnel, Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone has activated the Department’s chaplains, Peer Support team, behavioral health clinicians, and Memorial Management team.
 
Thank you for respecting the privacy of the Roberto family during this extraordinarily difficult time. 
 
RIP FFPM Roberto 🙏🏼💔🕊

 Thanks to our neighboring agencies and the out of county resources that came to assist Friday evening as our crews batt...
08/11/2024

Thanks to our neighboring agencies and the out of county resources that came to assist Friday evening as our crews battled multiple vegetation fires along with a multiple alarm commercial fire at the same time. Photos courtesy of

 On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at about 11pm, resources from CAL FIRE TCU, CAL FIRE/TCFD, Tuolumne City Fire, and Tuolumne...
08/11/2024

On Thursday, August 8, 2024 at about 11pm, resources from CAL FIRE TCU, CAL FIRE/TCFD, Tuolumne City Fire, and Tuolumne Rancheria Fire responded to a vegetation fire approximately 2 miles south of Tuolumne City, in the area of Buchanan Mine Road and Canyon Drive.

The first engine on scene found about 1/4 acre moving at a moderate rate of spread. Within less than 30 minutes the fire had grown to 5-6 acres and additional engines and crews were requested.

A little after midnight the fire had grown to over 10 acres and was now burning at a critical rate of spread, which is faster than a person can run, in difficult and very steep terrain. Additional engines, crews, and bulldozers were ordered and the County OES and Sheriff’s office were mobilized and evacuation orders were placed.

Aircraft were ordered to come in early and by late in the day Friday the fire’s spread had been stopped. Many hotspots remained and handline to be completed.

Firefighting crews will continue mop up for several more days. The fire was 85 acres and 27% contained as of this morning.

Several times this fire season evacuation warnings and orders have gone out due to wildfires in or near Tuolumne County…and we still have a few months of fire season left. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to sign up for the County’s emergency alert notification system, Everbridge. You can do so at | Tuolumne County, CA - Official Website.

Best. EVER!!! 🇺🇸🥇
08/10/2024

Best. EVER!!! 🇺🇸🥇

 Firefighters battle the Park Fire as it burns on August 6-7, 2024 in Mill Creek, California. (Photos by Ethan Swope/Get...
08/10/2024

Firefighters battle the Park Fire as it burns on August 6-7, 2024 in Mill Creek, California. (Photos by Ethan Swope/Getty Images)

 On August 8th at 10:53 pm responders were dispatched to reports of a vegetation fire  now dubbed the Canyon Fire. Resou...
08/10/2024

On August 8th at 10:53 pm responders were dispatched to reports of a vegetation fire now dubbed the Canyon Fire. Resources from multiple agencies and neighboring counties responded and worked tirelessly through the night to keep the community members of Tuolumne City safe. The picture below depicts how the collaboration efforts amongst various departments makes the difference.

 DOUBLE TROUBLE!!! ***THESE POSTINGS ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT REPRESENT POSITIONS, POLICIES, INFORMATION, OPINIONS OF: VALL...
08/08/2024

DOUBLE TROUBLE!!!
***THESE POSTINGS ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT REPRESENT POSITIONS, POLICIES, INFORMATION, OPINIONS OF: VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF VALLEJO, LOCAL 1186***
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