The Countwide Community Wildfire Protection Plan is ready for your use. Please visit our CWPP page for more information.
Our next SCFSC Meeting will be Tuesday, June 18 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Please review the March and April meeting summaries.
RT @Tahoe_NF: Snow falling at Robinson Flat on Tuesday, May 21st. There's still plenty of snow in the high country on the Tahoe National Fo…
A group photo from our 2019 @SJFD Women’s Boot Camp where participants ran drills and heard from current and former… https://t.co/8Ega8gPuUP
#SCCFD Emergency Response Volunteer Firefighters serve the community and gain valuable training & experience to sta… https://t.co/jIBQ1FP1gM
@SJFD crews continue to rescue animals of all kinds. This time a hawk with an injured wing and leg was rescued by E… https://t.co/QVXCl28nOk
Are you planning on going to the lake or camping for Memorial Day weekend? Remember to practice safe towing by secu… https://t.co/TKPlwhx6oz
Fire under control. Continue to avoid the area as crews overhaul and clean up.
All residents out of the building. No reported injuries. MEDIA STAGE AT HOUNDS ESTATES AND THE VILLAGES PARKWAY. https://t.co/slryNtkWzA
On scene of a 4 plex fire at Bolsena and Lake Lesina, in The Villages. Media staging outside the front gate. Reside… https://t.co/ts65TNzEDJ
#ShadyFire [Final] off Airport Boulevard and Shady Lane in Thermal, southwest of Coachella (Riverside County) is no… https://t.co/XFECovTtNl
REMINDER: Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting TONIGHT 5/21 in @TownofLAH Learn how to reduce wildfire risk, an… https://t.co/SFLdQmeukV
We’ve confirmed that the fire was isolated to one small room, and have released most of our crews. A few will rema… https://t.co/5fvr2jkzLb
We’re on scene at the Cambrian Plaza at Camden and Union, with a small fire in a utility room. The fire has been d… https://t.co/FncS2wBGyq
Units are on scene of a small bathroom fire on Plateau Dr. The street will be blocked for a short time while we fin… https://t.co/FGtsQVw694
#ShadyFire off Airport Boulevard and Shady Lane in Thermal, southwest of Coachella (Riverside County) remains 130 a… https://t.co/IFHz8Cttea
#FoothillFire [final] off Foothill Ave & Orange Ave in Nuevo in Riverside County is now 100% contained at 26 acres.… https://t.co/jdZZoOAb5N
#PaskentaFire [final] off Paskenta Rd and Canal View Road, northwest of Corning (Tehama County) is now 100% contain… https://t.co/iVw1Zf79ez
New Incident: #FoothillFire off Foothill Ave & Orange Ave in Nuevo in Riverside County is 26 acres & 75% contained.… https://t.co/5aFFY0dZCy
It may not feel like it, but summer is just around the corner! In preparation, our firefighters are refreshing the… https://t.co/PnIexdZ2or
Firefighters are battling a 15 acre fire off Paskenta Rd and Canal View Road, northwest of Corning (Tehama County).… https://t.co/JtgjRWSXga
Looking for a quick project that could make all the difference during an emergency? By simply making the numbers of… https://t.co/ZZS8EXm8VU
Traffic collision at Younger and 4th will cause you some traffic delays. Fortunately just minor injuries to one pa… https://t.co/ugVxKJxxSA
#ShadyFire off Airport Boulevard and Shady Lane in Thermal, southwest of Coachella (Riverside County) is 130 acres… https://t.co/mDMPg1KYTX
#ShadyFire off Airport Boulevard and Shady Lane in Thermal, southwest of Coachella (Riverside County) is 130 acres… https://t.co/pPWjAVxqMf
New Incident: #ShadyFire off Airport Boulevard and Shady Lane in Thermal, southwest of Coachella (Riverside County)… https://t.co/dNIzMQ0EEx
Can’t believe we’re saying this in May but...expect winter driving conditions throughout #SantaClaraCounty today. S… https://t.co/Lf4KWrpplz
On #ArmedForcesDay, we want to thank all the brave individuals serving in the armed forces and give special recogni… https://t.co/WtH9HYmaBa
Significant traffic delays S/B Highway 17 from #RedwoodEstates through #LosGatos following vehicle accident that bl… https://t.co/7AFgJXkDNl
NOW RECRUITING: Begin your fire service career as a #SCCFD Emergency Response Volunteer Recruit! View details and… https://t.co/mGWX2e4765
As you continue to work on your defensible space, keep in mind that equipment used the wrong way can still unintent… https://t.co/sf3yqn6qMf
RT @forestservice: During #PoliceWeek2019, we honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty. https://t.co/oPpGcXmFUZ https://t…
RT @SixRiversNF: Del Norte Trail Alliance and @SixRiversNF’s Smith River Hotshots completed trail work on Craig’s Creek trail along South F…
Two neighbors, Shark fans, visiting the Shark Engine during playoffs. Go Sharks! @SanJoseSharks #SJFDSharkEngine https://t.co/7tKsexkQ9T
Women from each of our #SJFD Bureaus showed up in full force ....and also received a big shout out from the Opening… https://t.co/yN0OgjA8jM
RT @CA_DWR: Curious what’s going on up at Lake Oroville? Check out this story from @kcranews @KCRAEmily https://t.co/rRLunMU898
REMINDER: Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting tomorrow 5/16 in @CityofCupertino. Learn how to reduce wildfire r… https://t.co/jeCUrWAGo4
2nd alarm units are on scene on Lanai Ave for an apartment fire. The fire has been extinguished, and we’re startin… https://t.co/V9qwezpQ4d
RT @Stanislaus_NF: Ignitions on the South 108 Prescribed Fire were completed yesterday for a total of 88 acres. Rain moved into the area to…
RT @ShastaTrinityNF: #PrescribedFire Hand pile burning planned on west side of forest next 10 days. Trinity Post Fire Hazard Reduction Proj…
RT @smokey_bear: No clowning around, this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen! Thanks @inspiredballoon for making this life-sized b…
Please join us in recognizing the many sacrifices CAL FIRE’s peace officers and our law enforcement partners make e… https://t.co/9XLfum9cre
Major traffic delays at Santa Theresa Blvd and Coleman Rd due to a traffic collision. You’ll want to choose anothe… https://t.co/zdqFqj7GTx
#SCCFD Fire Chief Bowden and members of our A-Staff brushed up on their hands-only #CPR and AED skills yesterday.… https://t.co/v4RDQT7ATh
#BorderFire [final] off Tin Can Canyon along the border in Otay Mesa (San Diego County) is now 100% contained at 22… https://t.co/41iSry6nTi
@SunnyvaleDPS we were glad to help with the training of your personnel. High quality training keeps us all safer. https://t.co/16VMWu9KqM
Planning on working on your defensible space? Do it! Defensible space can help stop or slow the spread of wildfire… https://t.co/9y8Vs7LQ7E
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Senior Fire Protection Engineer. Filing deadline 12:00pm, June 3, 2019 #sccfd #sccfdcareers… https://t.co/2TmCqGJbyY
RT @usfs_rmrs: How can firefighters best stop a fire driven by fierce wind and steep terrain? Researchers are studying this question at the…
#BorderFire [update] off Tin Can Canyon along the border in Otay Mesa (San Diego County) is now 15 acres and 90% co… https://t.co/hXMSZaLLz1
Online donations are back! Visit our Donate page to check it out (3/12/2019)
Congratulations Dede Smullen our new SCFSC President (2/12/2019)
We have moved our office. Same people, new mailing address: 14380 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5953 (1/15/2019)
SCFSC offers neighborhood Wildfire Evacuation Workshops (1/30/2018)
CA State Fire Prevention Fee: Read about the fee. See if you are in the SRA.
Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services: Emergency Preparedness, Animal Evacuation and more.
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