Rodeo-Hercules Fire District News
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Sara Drive Structure Fire
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June 28th, 2011
At 11:54:48 hours, June 22, the Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, and El Cerrito Fire Department responded to a reported Residential Structure Fire at 1829 Sarah Dr. in Pinole. Engine 69 arrived at scene and found the attached garage of a one story home heavily involved in fire that was threatening a residential elderly care home next door. The lone occupant of the involved structure was able to evacuate prior to our arrival. There were no injuries to Pinole residents or our personnel. Our firefighters were able to confine the fire to the involved garage saving the living space of the home and protecting house next door. A total of 18 firefighters manning five engine companies, one truck company, and two Battalion Chiefs responded to this incident. Battalion 7 companies were assisted by Pinole PD who initiated the evacuation of the residential care home and provided traffic control. The cause of the fire appeared to be accidental. The residents of the home will be staying with relatives. Station coverage was provided to open Battalion 7 stations by the Contra Costa County Fire District (Martinez) and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.
Please contact the undersigned for additional information.
Lon Goetsch, Battalion Chief
Contra Costa County Fire District
West County Battalion 7
Residential Structure Fire with Rescue
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June 28th, 2011
RODEO-HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/ CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT AND PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E D I A R E L E A S E
DATE: June 25th, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 01:09:01
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Residential Structure Fire with Rescue
LOCATION: 475 Falcon Way, Hercules, Ca
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 2 Trucks, and 2 Battalion Chiefs
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Crockett-Carquinez Fire District, El Cerrito Fire Department and Moraga Orinda Fire District
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 20
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 7 Minutes
Property Saved: Bedrooms and Garage.
Cause: Under investigation
Incident Information:
At 01:09:01 hours this morning the Rodeo Hercules-Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, Crockett-Carquinez Fire District, and El Cerrito Fire Department responded to a reported Residential Structure Fire with Rescue at 475 Falcon Wy., Hercules. Quint 76 arrived at scene and reported heavy smoke showing from a single story residential with reports of victims trapped. Quint 76 passed command and made immediate entry for fire attack and search. Quint 76 quickly located and removed the victim with the assistance of Engine 75. Firefighter/Paramedics from the City of Pinole Fire Department provided immediate advanced life support medical care to the critically injured victim. The victim was flown to the Santa Clara Valley Burn Center by air ambulance. The fire was confined to the involved areas of the home. Additional interior and exterior searches were completed in response to scene reports of a possible second victim, no victim(s) were located. Animal control responded to the scene for one live house cat and three cats that perished in the home. A total of 20 firefighters manning four engine companies, two truck companies, and two Battalion Chiefs responded to this incident. Contra Costa Fire’s on-call fire investigator responded to this incident. Fire cause and origin are under investigation. Station coverage was provided to open Battalion 7 stations by the Contra Costa County Fire District (Martinez), Moraga-Orinda Fire District, and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire District.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Lon Goetsch, Battalion Chief DATE: 6/25/11 at 08:23 hrs.
CONTACT PERSON: Lon Goetsch, LGoet@cccfpd.org
TRAINING BURN
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June 27th, 2011
On Friday, June 25, firefighters from Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, Conoco Phillips SFR Refinery and the Chevron Refinery participated in a training burn in Rodeo. The fire hazard was mitigated in the open fields between Bayo Vista Housing Project and the Conoco Phillips Refinery. Bayo Vista Burn 2011
BayoVista
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June 27th, 2011
Grass Fire June 19, 2011 2nd & Garretson
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June 20th, 2011
M E D I A R E L E A S E
DATE: June 19, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 0141
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Grass Fire
LOCATION: East Bay Regional Parks Property (corner of 2nd Street and Garretson in Rodeo)
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 2 Battalion Chief
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Fire Department, EBRP Battalion Chief
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 11
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 0230
Property Saved: Adjacent homes
Cause: Undetermined/Under investigation
GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-
At 0141Rodeo-Hercules Fire District responded to a reported Grass Fire at the corner of 2nd and Garretson in the Town of Rodeo. Engine 75 arrived on scene of a wind driven grass fire burning in EBRP property. Engine 75 Captain requested three additional engines two from the City of Pinole and one engine from the town of Crockett to cover Station 76 in Hercules. The fire was extinguished by arriving personnel and held to 1 acre in size. No structures were damaged and no personnel were injured while extinguishing the fire. EBRP was notified of the fire and responded a Battalion Chief for investigation.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig DATE: 6/19/11 1300 hours
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig