Tag: california department of forestry and fire protection
FD officials ask revelers to play safe this July 4
Morgan Hill Fire Marshal Dwight Good first became attracted to fire work when he joined the Mariposa County Volunteer Fire Department in 1991. At first it was just a fun hobby, but that hobby eventually turned into a passion for keeping people safe from fire.
Calfire warns of dangers as dry lightning moves in
Calfire increased its staffing due to dry lightning and strong winds throughout much of northern California. A low pressure system along the coast is bringing subtropical moisture, which is causing isolated thunderstorms across northern and central California, many of which have little to no rain with them.
Gilroy firefighters assisting with 60,000 acre wildfire east of Redding
Four Gilroy firefighters are combating Chips Fire this week, a 68,582 acre wildfire blazing through the mountains east of Red Bluff, near Lassen National Park.
City Council inks five-year Calfire contract
Even with the catch that the state might ask for more money beyond what is contracted, the Morgan Hill City Council approved July 25 a five-year agreement with Calfire to provide the city’s fire and emergency medical services.
Hollister air attack base gets fired up for summer
The annual return of Calfire air attack planes at the Hollister Municipal Airport signals an earlier-than-normal start to the wildfire season, to which newly appointed Battalion Chief Josh Nettles and his crew are ready to respond at a moment’s notice.
Calfire: Contract could save $800K per year
In less than a year the city of Morgan Hill hopes to sign with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as its new fire and emergency medical services provider, in hopes of saving local taxpayers about $800,000 per year.
Calfire offers fire services, EMS proposal to city hall
Calfire was the only fire and emergency medical services provider that responded to the city’s request for proposals that could reduce the existing costs for those services.Â
Home’s caretaker sent to hospital after fire near San Juan
A fire destroyed much of a San Juan Bautista area house Saturday afternoon, while one of the two occupants was treated for smoke inhalation.
South County smoke actually controlled burns
South County residents wary of smoke rising into the Friday afternoon sky shouldn't panic, according to CalFire.
Calfire suspends open burning in the region
Citing "the extreme menace of wildfire and its potential to destroy life, property, and natural resources" following continued dry conditions, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection last week suspended open burning in many areas of the state, including San Benito County.
