‘Til the Real Thing Comes Along
Jul. 26, 2013 | 2:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County emergency response team volunteers will search for “victims” in an earthquake drill Saturday to test their skills.
Tag: Fire Authority
VIDEO: Damage Assessment Team Tackles Chariot Fire
Jul. 11, 2013 | 8:40 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Even before firefighters had the Chariot Fire contained, County teams were assessing the damage to get the recovery process started.
Local Crews Show Support for Fallen Firefighters
Jul. 2, 2013 | 3:46 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Local firefighters pay respects to the 19 Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshots Crew members killed in Arizona by lowering the flag to half-staff and shrouding their fire badges.
Ranchita Volunteer Fire Company Shows Off Modern Station Saturday
Jun. 13, 2013 | 11:43 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Fire Authority volunteers are serving the small desert community from a new modern headquarters.
Maps on Fire
Jun. 5, 2013 | 4:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Fire Authority’s GIS specialist Matthew Turner creates critical information maps for firefighters attacking fires in San Diego County’s rural and unincorporated areas.
Three Day Wildfire Drill Provides Critical Training
May 23, 2013 | 4:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County Fire Authority volunteers brought plenty of water to the firefight in this week’s muliagency excercise to prepare for peak fire season.
VIDEO: Time to Protect Your Home Against Wildfire is Now
May 21, 2013 | 5:11 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Now is the time to make sure you clear a buffer zone around your home to protect against wildfire.