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The aftermath of a disaster can be overwhelming. Is there enough food for survivors? Is there enough temporary housing available? Is the water safe to drink? What about hazardous materials? The County’s Department of Environmental Health recently conducted training to ensure that residents affected by a disaster in our region recover safely and that staff […]
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A major fault in San Diego could produce up to a magnitude 7.4 earthquake and cause major damage and cut off power for days or weeks. While we can’t predict earthquakes, we can take steps to be prepared.
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The San Diego County Fire Authority gets by with a little help from our volunteer reserve firefighters. These volunteer firefighters help run emergency medical service calls, fight fires, participate in training and much more.
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A year ago, the department started a pilot program to see if unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, would be a valuable tool to help the SWAT team.
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Kids are back in school at Montgomery Elementary in Chula Vista, and they were welcomed back by men and women in uniform.
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We’ve all heard this fire safety message: Create 100 feet of defensible space around your home. But what does that even mean? This Cal Fire expert shows us how to do it.
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Girl Scout Troop 3434 wanted to donate part of its cookie sale proceeds to buying rattlesnake vaccine for Sheriff’s Department K-9s. When the troop approached the clinic that provides the dogs’ veterinary care, the clinic shared the story with a drug company, which then donated 25 doses. The clinic added six more. With the vaccinations […]
