Everyone Has a Role in a Disaster
Apr. 15, 2025 | 5:17 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
First responders make up less than 1 percent of people who call San Diego County home and if a major disaster occurs, they will respond to the highest priority calls.
Tag: County Fire
Fire Chief Motivates Young Men to Pursue First Responder Careers
Feb. 28, 2025 | 1:34 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Sixteen young men who are part of a joint County Probation and Fire training program dove into history to find inspiration from trail blazers in first responder careers.
County Confirms Commitment to Emergency Preparedness
Jan. 30, 2025 | 3:18 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
Since 2003, the County has invested nearly $1 billion to strengthen preparedness and disaster response capabilities. These investments include firefighters, fire equipment, helicopters, hazardous materials management and flood control enhancements, and upgrades to alert and warning systems.
New Program Provides Firefighting Training to Ramona High Students
Dec. 3, 2024 | 4:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County Fire/CAL FIRE has partnered with Ramona High School to provide students with firefighting skills and education. Offered through the school’s Career Technical Education Program, the new Fire Technology courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare students to respond to structure fires and wildfires.
Rural Health Discharge Program Extended
Oct. 3, 2024 | 12:02 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A medical team that provides in-home follow-up care to patients who were recently hospitalized at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is helping them avoid unplanned returns to the emergency room.
County Probation Launches Fire Service Training Program for Youth
Sep. 4, 2024 | 1:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County Probation and County Fire have introduced a comprehensive education and training program to help justice-involved young people at Probation. The Fuel Crew training program provides hands-on experience in vegetation and fuel management, preparing participants for careers in the fire service.
Improved Fire and Medical Services Delivered to Borrego Springs
Jul. 11, 2024 | 3:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
One year out, San Diego County Fire Protection District is making good on its promise to deliver fire protection, emergency medical services, and ambulance transportation in Borrego Springs and major improvements are underway.