RHFD

DATE: May 18, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 5:56 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Vehicle Fire Threatening a Structure
LOCATION: 112 Goldenrod Drive (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 1 Engine
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Hercules Police Dept.

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 3
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 6:06 PM
• No. of Vehicle(s) Damaged: One (1)
• Vehicle Loss: $5000
• Content Loss: $500
• Property Saved: Adjacent home
• Cause: Undetermined/Under investigation

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-

At 5:56 this evening the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District responded to a reported Vehicle Fire at 112 Goldenrod Drive, Hercules. Quint 76 arrived at scene and reported a vehicle fire with structure threatened. Firefighters deployed a single hoseline between the home and automobile and extinguished the blaze. There was minimal damage to the residence. Property owner indicated that she had arrived home earlier and had encountered no problems with the vehicle. While leaving to run and errand she discovered smoke from under the hood. The quick thinking resident alerted 911 and evacuated her children to the backyard prior to our arrival. There were no injuries to the residents or firefighting personnel. The fire was extinguished utilizing single fire unit and confined to the car. The interior of the vehicle and its contents sustained significant fire and smoke damage. The origin of the fire was near the engine compartment and the cause is under investigation.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Rick Perez, Fire Captain
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Rick Perez – 510-799-4561

DATE: May 16, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 8:03 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
LOCATION: 136 Emerald Way (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 2 Battalion Chief(s)
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 16
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 8:37
• No. of Structures Damaged: One (1) single family residence
• Structure Loss: $ 50,000
• Content Loss: $ 50,000
• Property Saved: Adjacent homes
• Cause: Probable electric appliance

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-

At 8:03 this evening the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, and Crockett-Carquinez Fire District responded to a reported Residential Structure Fire at 136 Emerald Way, Hercules. Quint 76 and Engine 75 arrived simultaneously at scene and reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two story dwelling. Hercules Police Department informed the first arriving units that a bedroom was ablaze. Homeowners attempted to extinguish the fire after being alerted via smoke detector but were unsuccessful. The occupants of the home were able to evacuate prior to our arrival. There were no injuries to the residents or firefighting personnel. The fire was extinguished utilizing first alarm resources and confined to the second floor. The interior of the home and its contents sustained significant fire and smoke damage. Firefighters were able to salvage the home and most its contents. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, and two Command Vehicles staffed by 15 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this incident. The residents of the home were displaced and shelter arrangements were secured by the American Red Cross. The origin of the fire was near a portable heating appliance and the cause is under investigation.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig, Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig – 510-799-4561

The Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District and the Pinole Fire Department honored six retirees at a Retirement Dinner held on May 5th at the Pinole Senior Center.  Congratulations to Chief Jim Parrott, Captain Bob Ramos and Administrative Secretary Linda Rosedahl for their retirements from the Pinole Fire Department — and congratulations to Fire Chief Alan Biagi, Captain Mark Mikovich and Engineer/Paramedic Orlando Conti for their retirements from the Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District.   Everyone extends their appreciation for the many years of community service provided to the citizens of Rodeo Hercules and Pinole.  Click here for more photos of the Retirement Dinner.

On May 11 and 12 , the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District participated in the ‘Every 15 Minutes’ drill held at the Hercules High School.  Juniors and Seniors from the high school participated in the “Every 15 Minutes” program which simulates a DUI crash in an effort to reduce the number of teens injured or killed in drunk driving accidents each year.  

The crash simulation included student actors, police officers, medical personnel, a helicopter and the fire department  An assembly was held on the following day to discuss the simulation. Even though this was a simulation, not a real incident, emergency personnel responded to the  crash as if it were real.

The Every 15 Minutes program takes place at the High School every two years and similar simulations are done at high schools throughout California. The program can have a tremendous impact in the lives of our teens, especially for those that are involved in the simulation.  Click here for more photos.

It is time once again for the Pinole Fire Department’s annual Child Car Seat Check-Up Event.  As always, this is a free service provided by the Fire Department and our partner group John Muir Child Safety Coalition.  This year’s event will take place at the Target parking lot, 1400 Fitzgerald Dr., on Wednesday May 25^th, from 11 am to 1 pm.   

Our first hand experience as well as national studies show that over 80% of Child Safety Seats are installed incorrectly!  If you, or someone you know has small children (6 yrs or younger), please let them know about this opportunity to get their Child Safety Seat checked for proper installation.

 For more information about this event, or if you are unable to attend this event and would like to schedule an individual appointment with one of our three certified technicians, call 510-799-4561.