RCFD E16 with San Mateo Strike Team 2276A came across 7 dogs and a litter of cats without food at an evacuated home
#campfire
. We teamed up with this type 3 crew from Cal Pines, collected the kittens and fed them all ... happy pets
The tragic death of the two Porterville FFs in this weekβs library fire hits us close. The father of one of our members was the pump operator on the incident and the fallen members were his crew. We grieve with the Porterville FD and with the families and friends of the fallen.
RCFD E16 with San Mateo Strike Team 2276A came across 7 dogs and a litter of cats without food at an evacuated home
#campfire
. We teamed up with this type 3 crew from Cal Pines, collected the kittens and fed them all ... happy pets
#CampFire
[update] off Camp Creek Road and Pulga Road, Jarbo Gap off Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon is now 18,000 acres. Evacuation orders established for Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon and Butte Valley.
RCFD E16 with San Mateo Strike Team 2276A has been released from the
#campfire
after a 10 day deployment. Itβs difficult to leave the incident with so much damage and human loss stillβ¦
RCFD Fire Chief Stan Maupin drove from Redwood City to the
#campfire
this morning to support San Mateo Strike Team 2276A. Thanks Chief for the coffee, the breakfast and for your support.β¦
Welcome home E12 and strike team 2275A from the CZU Complex Incident!
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Fifteen days, two counties, hundreds of miles driven, dozens of houses saved, a couple close calls, a lot of lost sleep,β¦
On behalf of the entire RCFD family, Cshift would like to wish our followers an amazing holiday season. Thanks to our neighbors
@WoodsideFire_CA
&
@SMCFireDept
for providing coverage while we attempted to get all companies downtown for the pic.
Weβre trying to help pets from homes affected by the
#campfire
get located, fed and watered. Weβre teaming up with North Valley Animal Disaster Group. Call (530)895-0000 If you evacuated & left your pet. Be patient and persistent - they are very busy.
π¨ PUPDATE (1/3): Northern fur seal Santos is home for the holidays! Check out this video of him waddling back to the ocean
@PointReyesNPS
today. You can help other pups in need return home for the holidays too at .
RCFD sent Battalion Chief Lax to lead a strike team to the
#cranstonfire
staffed by San Mateo City Fire, Pacifica Fire, Alameda City Fire, Livermore/Pleasanton Fire & East Bay Regionalβ¦
I *might* have burned some popcorn at the office and the entire building *might* have had to evacuate. Thank the lord for
@redwoodcityfire
. Everything is fine! but if anyone needs me i'll be hiding from shame in my office.
#thisgirlisonfire
Flash Flood Warning in effect for Wednesday 1/16!
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Bay Area including Redwood City and San Carlos. Take action now toβ¦
The Redwood City Fire Department (RCFD) would like to thank Retired Battalion Chief Mike OβLeary for almost 38 years of dedicated service to the Cities of Redwood City and San Carlos. Mike began his career withβ¦
At tonightβs City Council meeting the Fire Department was recognized by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for having achieved Class One. Less than 1% of fire departments nationallyβ¦
Because so often people struggle to get directions right when calling in highway emergencies. By sending a company the opposite direction, we arrive quickly when directional mistakes are made
#noproblem
#wegetit
@Redwoodcityfir2
Firefighters on scene of vegetation fire Bear Crk Canyon Rd Evacuations are in place for Deer Crk Rd, Rons Rd, Dons Rd, Lost Valley Rd, Favre Ridge and Oak Ridge. If you feel you're in danger leave the area if it is safe to do so
#BearFire
Chief Ciucci instructed with the San Mateo County Fire Academy for years and made a + impact on all depts in the county including ours; a great instructor and man. RIP Chief.
We are saddened to announce the passing of retired Chief Don Ciucci yesterday. He was a teacher, a mentor, a father, a brother and larger than life to us all. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ciucci family.
On Monday eve, alarm time 21:30, a 1 acre wildland fire was dispatched to 260 Wellington in
@CityofSanCarlos
, later updated to 200 Arundel. Several properties in the 300 blck of Phelps were threatened. Thanks to our neighboring agencies for their assistance.
π¨ PUPDATE (1/3): After a full entrance exam Monday, our expert veterinary team identified the
#NorthernFurSeal
pup picked up in
#RedwoodCity
yesterday as a male in decent body condition.
Weβre thinking back to PortFest, where has the time gone? The Redwood City Fire Boat water display was a great part of the day. Thank you
@redwoodcityfire
for your continued partnership. What was your favorite part of PortFest?
#TBT
Update: Some areas of Redwood City and San Carlos are now projected to be affected by the PG&E Public Safety Power Shut Down. Please check the address lookup to see if your home will be directly affected. We are up staffing additional units!
RCFD E12, T9 & B3 on scene of an extinguished kitchen fire, 800 block of Canyon Rd
@RedwoodCity
. Do you have a working extinguisher and a plan for an event like this at your home?
Companies are on scene of a kitchen fire at Casa de Redwood, 1280 Veterans in
@RedwoodCity
. 2 people transported for smoke inhalation. Alarm time 12:43.
A 2 alarm commercial fire on East San Carlos Ave today, alarm time 13:34. Fire brought under control in 29 min. No extension to adjacent buildings and no injuries. Fire under investigtion.
Delivery Teams are on the move in
@RedwoodCity
tonight, sharing presents and holiday cheer with families who could use a little assistance and joy this holiday. (Pic1) Santa greets aβ¦