RHFD

At 10:28 on the morning of March 29, 2011, the Pinole Fire department and the Rodeo Hercules Fire District as well as Battalion 7 fire cooperators responded to a vehicle accident involving a Big Rig with a fire. The first arriving units found a pickup truck and trailer severely damaged as well as a Big Rig on fire. The Big Rig trailer tires were burning (8) as well as the rear tires of the tractor were also burning(4). The fire was extending to the trailer and its contents. One (1) diesel fuel tank ruptured on the Big Rig Spilling 40-50 gallons of diesel on the roadway. Firefighters from the Pinole Fire Department quickly knocked down the flames on the Big Rig but the interior of the trailer continued to smolder due to its contents. Firefighters from the Rodeo Hercules Fire District responded and focused their attention on the pickup truck, trailer and driver. They rendered medical attention to the driver who sustained minor injuries. The driver was transported to Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo for observation. The driver of the Big Rig was uninjured. Crockett Carquinez Fire Department responded with a water tender to provide additional water to the Pinole units.

The rear tires on the Big Rig trailer as well as on the tractor had to be replaced on scene before they could move the trailer. Once that was completed the trailer was taken to a nearby Park n Ride where a Caltrans back hoe and private bobcat were used to remove the contents of the trailer so that final extinguishment of the fire could take place.

DATE: March 30, 2011
TIME OF ALARM:10:28 AM
TYPE OF ALARM: Big rig Vehicle Accident with Fire
LOCATION: West bound Interstate 80 at the Richmond Parkway overcrossing
RESPONSE: 3 Engines, 1 Water tender, 1 Battalion chief
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, CHP, AMR, Caltrans

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 10

• Control time: 4:56 PM
• Number of Vehicles Damaged: One(1) pickup truck with Trailer ,One (1) big rig
• Product loss on Trailer: 1 large Commercial Air Conditioning Unit
• Product Loss in Big Rig Trailer: 40 foot shipping container filled with Alfalfa Pellets bound for Hawaii.
• Product Loss: Estimate $75,000
• Cause: Under Investigation

GENERAL STORY: At 10:28 in the morning the Pinole Fire department and the Rodeo Hercules Fire District as well as Battalion 7 fire cooperators responded to a vehicle accident involving a Big Rig with a fire. The first arriving units found a pickup truck and trailer severely damaged as well as a Big Rig on fire. The Big Rig trailer tires were burning (8) as well as the rear tires of the tractor were also burning(4). The fire was extending to the trailer and its contents. One (1) diesel fuel tank ruptured on the Big Rig Spilling 40-50 gallons of diesel on the roadway. Firefighters from the Pinole Fire Department quickly knocked down the flames on the Big Rig but the interior of the trailer continued to smolder due to its contents. Firefighters from the Rodeo Hercules Fire District responded and focused their attention on the pickup truck, trailer and driver. They rendered medical attention to the driver who sustained minor injuries. The driver was transported to Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo for observation. The driver of the Big Rig was uninjured. Crockett Carquinez Fire Department responded with a water tender to provide additional water to the Pinole units.

The rear tires on the Big Rig trailer as well as on the tractor had to be replaced on scene before they could move the trailer. Once that was completed the trailer was taken to a nearby Park n Ride where a Caltrans back hoe and private bobcat were used to remove the contents of the trailer so that final extinguishment of the fire could take place.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Darren Johnson Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Darren Johnson-925-766-6335

DATE: April 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. to Noon
ACTIVITY: CERT ‘DRILL THE SKILLS’
LOCATION: Station 76 – 1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547

The Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District will host a CERT ‘Drill the Skills’ event on Saturday at the Hercules Fire Station.  The Disaster Simulation will include sections on

• Light Search & Rescue
• Disaster Medical Operations
• Fire Suppression
• General Disaster Preparedness

All RHFD CERT members are welcome to attend to polish their skills

This is a great opportunity to meet other CERT members and network for your neighborhood preparedness.  Please dress appropriately for hands-on activities: sturdy shoes, jeans, work shirts.

If you have any questions, please call (510) 799-4561.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Donna Heymans
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Donna Heymans 510-799-4561

DATE: March 28, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 9:27 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
LOCATION: 289 Newbury Street (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Fire Investigator
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County Fire District
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 17
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 10:27
• No. of Structures Damaged: One (1) single family residence
• Structure Loss: $ 150,000
• Content Loss: $ 50,000
• Property Saved: Adjacent home
• Cause: Under investigation

GENERAL STORY: At 9:27 Monday evening the Rodeo Hercules Fire District and Battalion 7 fire cooperators responded to a structure fire at 289 Newbury Street in Hercules (Foxborough). The first unit to arrive at scene found a well advanced fire with flames and smoke issuing from the windows and eves of a single story, single family dwelling. 17 fire fighters controlled the fire within one hour. The fire nearly destroyed the entire house. Occupants were home and had escaped the blaze with no injuries. Two adjoining homes were not damaged. Residents lost most all of their personal belongings and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
 
PRESS RELEASE BY: Darren Johnson, Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Darren Johnson – 925-766-6335

Due to scheduling conflicts, the regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on April 20, 2011