http://rhfd.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:44:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery] A Nation of Readers Under One Hat. What is NEA’s Read Across America? A program of the National Education Association (NEA) now in its eigth year, NEA’s Read Across America Day--celebrated annually on Dr. Seuss's birthday, March 2--generates enthusiasm for reading nationwide and focuses the country’s attention on how important it is ... http://rhfd.org/2010/03/03/read-across-america/ Please reply to this message if you are experiencing technical difficulty. For all other inquiries, please Contact USFA.   You are subscribed to Focus on Fire Safety from the U.S. Fire Administration. This information has recently been updated and is now available. The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many ... http://rhfd.org/2010/01/05/heating-fire-safety/ Only priority groups will receive vaccine  What The community H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccination clinic planned for November 21 at Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord has been relocated to the Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road in Concord. The drive-through clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. An East ... http://rhfd.org/2009/11/17/contra-costa-health-services-h1n1-flu-clinics/       A natural gas  explosion occurred about 1:30 a.m. , November 11th on Mariposa Street in Rodeo.    Units from Rodeo-Hercules Fire, Contra Costa County Fire, Pinole Fire, Richmond Fire and Crockett-Carquinez Fire Departments responded.  Three people suffered minor injuries.   See Contra Costa Times Article http://rhfd.org/2009/11/10/658/ Former Rodeo Fire Chief Arthur G. "Art" Cooper, 81, passed away Tuesday at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento following a brief battle with cancer. Art was born February 21, 1928, in Corona, CA, to Loyd and Beatrice Cooper. He was a longtime resident of Rodeo before moving to Vallejo eight years ago. ... http://rhfd.org/2009/10/06/passing-of-former-fire-chief-art-cooper/ Fire Prevention Week 2009 Focus on Fire Safety:  Stay Fire Smart - Don't Get Burned!     Please see the U.S. Fire Administration Website for valuable information:  http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/ http://rhfd.org/2009/10/02/fire-prevention-safety-information/ The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District hosted its Annual Open House on October 3rd at the Hercules Fire Station #76.  Free hot dogs, popcorn, balloons and bicycle helmets --   Emergency preparedness information and handouts were made be available.  District firefighters will provided demonstrations including the  District's burn trailer and vehicle extrications.   The event was held from 11:00 ... http://rhfd.org/2009/09/06/station-76-open-house-october-3-2009/ On Friday, September 11, 2009, the Hercules Rotary Club will honor Engineer Nicholas Ronchetto  as the 2009 Firefighter of the Year.  Engineer Ronchetto began his career as a Reserve Firefighter in 1986.  He was hired full-time in 1988 and was promoted through the ranks to Engineer  in 1994 . He is ... http://rhfd.org/2009/09/02/2009-firefighter-of-the-year-award/ The District received two strike team assignments in early August.   A Field Observer assignment was sent  to the Lightning fire in Shasta County.  Engine 375  was assigned on August 12th and returned August 20th to the Lockheed fire in Santa Cruz County; currently the District is assigned to the Station Fire in Los ... http://rhfd.org/2009/08/28/august-strike-team-assignments/ Interim Fire Chief, Alan Biagi, receives new badge from Acting Chairperson John Mills, Directors Trujillo and Bartke and IAFF Local 1230 Representative, Nicholas Ronchetto, in attendance http://rhfd.org/2009/08/27/608/