Rodeo-Hercules Fire District News
New RHFD Images
August Board of Directors Meeting
Link to this post
July 28th, 2011
Due to scheduling conflicts, the regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on August 24th at Station 76 (1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules)
320 Parker, Rodeo Kitchen Fire
Link to this post
July 27th, 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: July 19th, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 23:46:49
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Kitchen Fire in a Multi-Family Residential
LOCATION: 320 Parker Ave., Rodeo, Ca
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Truck, and 2 Battalion Chiefs
ASSISTING AGENCIES: El Cerrito Fire Department
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 18
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 6 minutes
Property Saved: Living space of the involved apartment and four adjacent apartments units
Cause: Unattended cooking fire
Incident Information:
The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District/Pinole Fire Department/Contra Costa County Fire District (Battalion 7), and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire District responded to a Multi-Family Residential Structure Fire. Upon arrival, Engine 75 reported smoke showing and residents fleeing from the courtyard of the apartment complex. The fire involved the kitchen of a downstairs center unit of the two story apartment building. Residents of the involved unit and surrounding units were able to evacuate prior to Fire Department arrival. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was isolated to the area of involvement. The living space and contents of the apartment were saved along with multiple adjoining units, there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Four adults and one child were displaced by the fire and will be staying with friends. Damage estimate, 5000.00 dollars
PRESS RELEASE BY: Lon Goetsch, Battalion Chief DATE: 7/20/11 at 06:30 hrs.
CONTACT PERSON: Lon Goetsch, LGoet@cccfpd.org
339 Violet Road, Hercules Grass Fire
Link to this post
July 27th, 2011
RODEO HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E D I A R E L E A S E
DATE: July 25, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 1352 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Grass Fire
LOCATION: 339 Violet Road, Hercules
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Battalion Chief(s)
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District, CAL Fire, Hercules Police Department
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 3
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 1352
Property Saved: Adjacent homes
Cause: Under Investigation
GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-
At 13:52 this afternoon the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District, CAL FIre, and Hercules Police Department responded to a reported Grass Fire at 339 Violet Way, Hercules. Battalion 7, arrived on scene and reported a grass and fence fire threatening a structure on a slight slope with moderate spread. Engine 75 arrived on scene and was able to control the fire with the help of the Hercules Police Department and citizens from the area. There were no injuries to the Firefighting personnel. No structures were damaged and the fire was contained one quarter acre. The fire was extinguished utilizing first alarm units. Three Engine Companies, and One Command Vehicle staffed by 10 firefighters and 1 Battalion Chief responded to this incident.. The origin of the fire and the cause is under investigation.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig, Battalion Chief DATE: 7/25/11
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig – 510-799-4561
1315 Mariposa Street, Rodeo Grass Fire
Link to this post
July 27th, 2011
RODEO HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E D I A R E L E A S E
DATE: July 25, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 1445 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Grass Fire
LOCATION: 1315 Mariposa Street, Rodeo
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Battalion Chief(s)
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 11
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 1445
Property Saved: Adjacent homes
Cause: Under Investigation
GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-
At 1445 this afternoon the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District, responded to a reported Grass Fire at 1315 Mariposa Street in the Town of Rodeo. Battalion 7, arrived on scene and reported a grass fire threatening a structure on a slight slope with moderate spread. Engine 78, 75 and 373 arrived on scene and were able to control the fire. There were no injuries to the Firefighting personnel. No structures were damaged and the fire was contained one quarter acre. The fire was extinguished utilizing first alarm units. Three Engine Companies, and One Command Vehicle staffed by 11 firefighters and 1 Battalion Chief responded to this incident.. The origin of the fire and the cause is under investigation.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig, Battalion Chief DATE: 7/25/11
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig – 510-799-4561
Canterbury Structure Fire
Link to this post
July 11th, 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: July 10th, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 18:25:25
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Residential Structure Fire with reported Rescue
LOCATION: 1089 Canterbury Ln., Hercules, Ca
RESPONSE: 5 Engines, 1 Truck, and 2 Battalion Chiefs
ASSISTING AGENCIES: El Cerrito Fire Department
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 21
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 12 Minutes
Property Saved: Living space of the home and its contents.
Cause: Under investigation
Incident Information:
The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District , Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, and Crockett-Carquinez Fire District responded to a Residential Structure Fire with Rescue. Upon arrival, Engine 75 reported heavy smoke showing from the rear of a one story home. Neighbors and Hercules Police officers alerted the occupants of the home (two of which were sleeping) that their home was on fire, enabling their escape. The fire involved the rear wall of the home and spread to the attic. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was isolated to the area of involvement. The living space and contents of the home were saved. There were no civilian injuries. A firefighter sustained a minor hand injury due to collapsing debris during overhaul operations. The three adult occupants of the home were displaced by the fire and received assistance with emergency housing from the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimate, 8000.00 dollars
PRESS RELEASE BY: Lon Goetsch, Battalion Chief DATE: 7/10/11 at 20:58 hrs.
CONTACT PERSON: Lon Goetsch, LGoet@cccfpd.org