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@OCFireAuthority

The official page of the Orange County Fire Authority. This is a non-emergency communications tool. Follows are not considered endorsements.

Orange County, CA

Joined February 2009

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***Final*** After mapping the fire with one of our drones, the final acreage was 11.9 acres. Crews will remain on scene, mopping up and monitoring the area. The cause of the fire was determined to be an unintentional, unspecified event involving a UAV (drone).
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***Update*** Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Crews are working to extinguish hot spots.
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OCFA is on scene of a 15-acre vegetation fire in Rancho Mission Viejo Unincorporated. The fire has been named the #FordFire. Crews are attacking the fire from both the ground and air.
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Drowning is silent. It can happen in seconds. OCFA encourages you to: 💧Always designate an adult to actively watch the water 💧Install barriers around pools 💧Sign up for swim and CPR classes
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worked together to access, stabilize, and safely transport the patient to the hospital. The incident highlights the teamwork and coordination between air resources, ground crews, neighboring agencies, and Park Rangers to provide care in challenging and remote terrain.
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Jun 11
🚁 Mountain Bike Rescue in Laguna Niguel 🚁 Today, OCFA crews responded to a remote incident after a mountain biker suffered a lower extremity injury on Itchy Sticks Trail in Laguna Niguel. Firefighters, paramedics, Park Rangers, Laguna Beach Fire personnel, and Helicopter 4 >>
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support of our communities as we work to ensure our firefighters receive the training they need to remain prepared to keep Orange County safe.
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Jun 10
We have decided to postpone the remainder of this week’s prescribed burns at the Los Alamitos Base. The burns were planned to support ongoing vegetation management efforts and provide valuable training opportunities for our firefighters. We appreciate the continued >>>
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Jun 9
Reminder: Smoke from prescribed training fires occurring on the Los Alamitos Base may be visible throughout the week.
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Jun 9
The World Cup kicks off this week! While the tournament comes around every four years, OCFA is here for our community 24/7, 365 days a year. 🔥 Whether on the field or on the fireground, success takes teamwork, training, and preparation. Good luck to Team USA! ⚽
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Jun 7
🚒 Quick Knockdown in San Clemente 🚒 This afternoon, Truck 59 arrived on scene to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames in San Clemente. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control. A big thank you to the multiple 911 callers who promptly reported the fire.
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extracted both hikers from the cliffside. Fortunately, neither individual was injured. As temperatures rise and more people head outdoors, remember to stay on designated trails, carry plenty of water, and know your route before you go.
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Jun 5
Memorial Day Rescue in Black Star Canyon On Memorial Day, OCFA’s helicopter rescue team responded to reports of two hikers stranded on a steep rock face in Black Star Canyon. Our helicopter rescue team inserted a rescue medic, who safely performed a hoist rescue and >>>
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