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OFOrange County.
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We’re more than first responders—we’re your neighbors. From fire safety tips to disaster prep and community outreach, we’re here to help Orange County stay safe and ready. Your safety is our mission, and we’ve got your back every step of the way.
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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 >>>
support of our communities as we work to ensure our firefighters receive the training they need to remain prepared to keep Orange County safe.
Reminder: Smoke from prescribed training fires occurring on the Los Alamitos Base may be visible throughout the week.
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! ⚽
🚒 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.
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 >>>
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.
A few weeks ago, #Academy63 recruits participated in Wildland Training in Gypsum Canyon, where they practiced essential skills such as progressive hose lays. Every training exercise brings them one step closer to graduation!
Congratulations to Firefighter Paramedic Paul Kozik on completing the demanding @CAL_FIRE Dozer Academy in Ione! He now begins the next step in the process —completing his Initial Attack Task Book to become a certified Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO).
Paul was proud to have the support of OCFA Assistant Chief Rob Capobianco, Division Chief Sean Lowry, Battalion Chief Matt Levesque, HFEO Alan Perrault, and Handcrew Firefighter Colby Christner at his graduation.
Thank you to our partners at @CAL_FIRE. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to participate in their renowned training program.
Outstanding work, Paul! Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make us all proud.
@OCFirefighters
Yorba Linda- OCFA on scene of a structure fire on the 17900 Block of La Estrada. Fire knocked down in 15 min. Isolated to garage. 29 FFs from OCFA, Brea & Anaheim FD. Investigation underway. No injuries reported.
The Garden Grove incident is transitioning out of the emergency response phase. Beginning Friday, 5/29, at 8 a.m., the OC Health Care Agency, as the County’s Certified Unified Program Agency, will take the lead as the oversight authority for site cleanup and waste removal.
The safety zone around the involved tank has now been reduced to 150 feet due to continued stabilization of conditions.
All roads that were closed as a result of the Garden Grove hazardous materials incident are now open.
Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident Unified Command Statement:
Unified Incident Command is pleased to report that the Garden Grove hazardous materials incident has been stabilized and all evacuation orders have been lifted.
Through the coordinated efforts of fire personnel, hazardous materials specialists, law enforcement, public health officials, and environmental specialists, all residents have safely returned home.
Thank you to the community for your patience, cooperation, and support throughout the entirety of this incident.
🚨 ALL EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED 🚨
All evacuation orders related to the Garden Grove hazardous materials incident have been lifted.
Unified Command (Fire, Law, EPA, and County Health) have confirmed there is: >>>>
✅ No chemical leak
✅ No threat of explosion
✅ No threat of fire
✅ No risk to the public
Map Details:
Green shaded area on the map = Repopulation area
Red line = Road closure (Western between Chapman & Garden Grove Blvd.) >>>>
Red circle = An exclusion zone to allow hazardous materials teams to continue monitoring the tanks out of an abundance of caution (no residents affected).
***INCIDENT UPDATE***
***UPDATED INCIDENT MAP***
Effective as of Monday, May 25 at 6pm, the red shaded area represents the newest evacuation zone, while the red outline represents the previous evacuation zone.
We ask that you continue listening to law enforcement and do NOT enter the newly evacuated area.
Thank you to our community members for your continued support, patience, and cooperation.
🚨 Multiple Businesses Saved 🚨
Early this morning, Engine 66 arrived on scene at an automotive repair shop in Westminster with a significant blaze inside. With multiple other units in the industrial strip center imminently threatened, a coordinated fire attack was launched >>>
with a request for a second alarm.
Crews made quick work of the fire, preventing it from damaging numerous other businesses. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
The call was in the 15100 block of Moran and came in at 4:14 AM.
OC Heat Wave + Rattlesnake Alert 🌡️🐍
OC is still in a major heat wave—stay safe!
Heat Tips:
• Drink lots of water
• Avoid 10am-5pm sun (or peak heat hours)
• Watch for elderly and children (they’re more vulnerable) >>>>
Rattlesnake Season: Warmer weather means snakes are out early.
• Stick to the middle of trails
• Scan ahead, keep pets leashed
• See one? Back away slowly—don’t touch!
We're hiring! 📢 OCFA is looking for an IT Supervisor to join the Communications Help Desk Section. Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to view the requirements and apply. #JoinOCFA
Tag someone down below who would be a great fit. 🔽
Taking it back to the '90s!
The Orange County Fire Authority recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary, so we’re sharing a look at what OCFA was like back then. A time period long before social media. 🚒
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Orange County Fire Authority! ☘️
Our Pipes and Drums are celebrating in Ireland after receiving an invitation from the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band to participate in the iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
Fire department pipe and drum bands from across the United States, including Boston, Palm Beach, and Washington, DC, were invited to join in the celebration.
OCFA is honored to be part of this special tradition all the way in Dublin.
Our firefighters arrived in just five minutes to a house fire on Mariposa in @City_of_Irvine shortly after 8 a.m.
With reports of a person possibly inside, crews quickly searched through heavy storage conditions while simultaneously knocking down the fire.
Firefighters located one adult female, provided medical care, and transported her to the hospital in critical condition.
The cause is under investigation. Thank you to our partners at @IrvinePolice and @SoCal_RedCross for the assistance.
🌞 Our partners at the National Weather Service have issued a Heat Advisory for our area through Friday. Visit for safety tips.
Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches are in effect across much of the area 🌡️ ⚠️
Temperatures will warm near 100° or more for inland valleys and the lower deserts with the hottest weather expected on Thursday and Friday. #CAwx
We are hiring Dispatchers to join our team! 📞 Are you interested in a fast-paced, rewarding career with the Orange County Fire Authority?
Don't wait, apply now to start your journey. Visit http://bit.ly/JOINOCFA for more information about the position. #JoinOCFA
“Each generation is meant to lift up the next.”
OCFA Chaplain Emily McColl’s words reflect a lifetime of service to others and why we are proud to recognize her during Women’s History Month.
Emily’s husband, Duncan, is a pastor and former OCFA Chaplain. Together they raised five children and now enjoy time with their many grandchildren, as well as their two mini golden retrievers, Bodie and Laddie, who serve as crisis response canines.
For more than 30 years as an ordained minister, Emily’s guiding belief has remained the same: “God is present and can be trusted to work for good, always.”
Thank you, Emily, for your dedication to the OCFA and the community, and for always being in service of others.
From fire engines and live demos to meeting firefighters and learning about fire safety, today’s Open House was one for the books! 🚒
It was great to see so many smiling faces while sharing what we do as an all-hazard agency.
If you attended, what was your favorite part?
We look forward to welcoming our residents TODAY, March 14, to our Annual Open House from 10am - 3pm! 🔥
There will be no on-site parking. Please refer to the attached parking map for nearby parking. Our complimentary shuttle buses will be transporting guests.
🚨 Multiple Townhomes Saved in Irvine
Last night, firefighters responded to a townhome fire in Irvine. When Engine 4 arrived on scene, crews found the garage of an end unit fully engulfed in flames, with fire beginning to spread into the residence and threatening the >>>
neighboring home.
Firefighters made a rapid attack on the blaze, quickly knocking down the fire and preventing it from spreading further. The quick actions saved the adjacent units and the majority of the interior of the affected home.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Firefighter John Lawrence on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on March 14, 2013. John and his family are forever in our hearts.
Tomorrow’s the big day! Join us Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine for OCFA Open House! 🔥
For everyone’s safety, please leave pets and bikes at home. There will be no on-site parking. View our attached parking map for more info.
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