Today, June 14, we recognize Flag Day, commemorating the day the Continental Congress adopted the design of the United States flag in 1777. The American flag proudly flies outside each OCFA fire station.
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- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityFirefighters quickly deployed multiple hose lines and aggressively attacked the fire, stopping its spread and preventing damage to the adjacent residence. The rapid knockdown prevented further fire extension, allowing a significant portion of the home to be saved.
- Early Morning House Fire in Santa Ana Just after 5:00 a.m. this morning, OCFA firefighters arrived to find a single-story home with a garage fire that had already extended into the attic and living space. The neighboring home was also threatened by the rapidly spreading flames.>
00:00 - Chief McGovern discusses the four leading human-caused sources of wildfires during today’s wildfire season outlook press conference.
00:00 - Replying to @OCFireAuthorityfire agencies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to wildfires year-round. As we move into peak fire season, now is the time to create defensible space, harden your home, sign up for emergency alerts, and have an evacuation plan in place.
- Replying to @OCFireAuthorityongoing threat of wildfires across Southern California. The chiefs highlighted the importance of preparedness at both the household and community levels, sharing steps residents can take to reduce risk and stay safe. They also discussed the extensive efforts underway by >>>
- Wildfire Season Outlook Today, Chief McGovern joined leaders from @CAL_FIRE, @LACoFDPIO, @LAFD, @VCFD , and the U.S. Forest Service to discuss this year’s wildfire season outlook and the >>>
- Replying to @OCFireAuthority***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).
00:00 - Replying to @OCFireAuthority***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.
00:00 - 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
00:00 - Replying to @OCFireAuthorityworked 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.
- 🚁 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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