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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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Have you ever been told to put butter, toothpaste, or eggs on a burn? These objects can actually cause an infection and make the burn worse. 😬
Instead, run cool water on the burn for 20 minutes until the pain subsides. Call 9-1-1 if you have a burn that affects your mobility or sensation, for any burn larger than your hand, or if the burn affects the feet, face, or eyes. #NationalBurnAwarenessWeek
Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, along with the United States Congress, were instrumental in building upon Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s creation of what is now called Black History Month.
The OCFA is proud to celebrate Black History Month and all federally designated history months, and this quote from Maya Angelou reflects the compassion, empathy, and respect we strive to bring to each call and in every interaction throughout our service region.
#BlackHistoryMonth #InServiceOfOthers
Firefighters arrived in just five minutes to a house fire on Venus Dr. in @BuenaParkCA this afternoon. Despite heavy fire in the garage that had already spread into the home and was starting to burn an adjacent garage, crews knocked down the bulk of the fire in eight minutes.
🐾 A Purr-fect Rescue in Seal Beach 🐾
A Seal Beach family’s happy day of rescuing a senior cat yesterday took an unexpected turn when “Franny,” estimated to be 9–11 years old, decided to play a game of hide-and-seek, crawling into a hole about the size of a brick beneath the >>
home’s fireplace.
The family contacted Animal Control for help, which then requested assistance from OCFA. Engine 44 responded and, after several careful and patient attempts, successfully rescued Franny and safely reunited her with her new family.
We’re happy to report >>>
Franny is doing well and settling back in at home, hopefully staying out of tight spaces moving forward.
Reminder: If your pet becomes trapped or needs assistance in a similar situation, please contact Animal Control so the appropriate resources can be dispatched.
🔥 We are 6 weeks away from OCFA's Annual Open House! 🔥 Join us Saturday, March 14 from 10am-3pm at 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine.
There will be no onsite parking for this event. Follow us for more information on our complimentary shuttle service.
🚁🔥 Night Hoist Rescue in Mission Viejo 🔥🚁
Tonight, OCFA firefighters responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision in Mission Viejo after a car crashed approximately 200 feet down a steep hillside.
Due to the difficult terrain and limited access, one of our new >>>
FIREHAWK helicopters was deployed to perform a night hoist operation. Firefighters on the ground simultaneously treated and carefully packaged the patient to be hoisted to the helicopter.
This coordinated effort between air and ground crews allowed the patient to be >>>
safely rescued and transported to a local trauma center by our helicopter rescue medics. The call came in at 6:45 PM and was in the area of Corsica & Napoli.
Thanks to OCHawk for the video footage.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Jerry R. Chastain on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on January 28, 2007. Jerry and his family are forever in our hearts.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Captain Chip Tardif on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on January 27, 2022. Chip and his family are forever in our hearts.
The Orange County Fire Authority is hiring an Assistant Clerk of the Authority. Are you interested in joining a growing organization?
Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to view the application and apply by February 4. #JoinOCFA
At last night’s OCFA Board of Directors meeting, Joshua Sweeney of Laguna Hills—Laguna Hills City Council Member and immediate past Mayor—was elected OCFA Board Chair. Chair Sweeney has served on OCFA’s Board since 2023 and is committed to supporting OCFA’s firefighters and >>>
Nitesh Patel, Mayor of La Palma, as the new Vice Chair. A member of La Palma’s City Council since 2018, Vice Chair Patel’s experience in governance, public safety, real estate, philanthropy, education, and law has contributed greatly to the growth and success of the OCFA since >>
he joined the Board in 2023. As Vice Chair, he looks forward to continuing to work with the Board and all personnel to build on the OCFA’s momentum and bolster its reputation as a local and national model of operational excellence.
Save the date! 🔥 Join us Saturday, March 14 from 10am to 3pm for our Open House, featuring live demonstrations, fire apparatus, safety education, and fun for all ages.
There will be no onsite parking for this event. Stay tuned for more info on our complimentary shuttle service.
We heard that 2016 is trending! 📸
That year, we celebrated the graduation of Academy 42, completed Reserve Academy 19, and sharpened skills across the organization.
Our Technical Rescue Trucks performed advanced auto extrication techniques during a training exercise, while training hosted a Training Activity Group (TAG) session focused on working structure fires.
Pop culture, fashion, and music may have changed, but OCFA's commitment to service, preparedness, and continuous learning remains the same.
What do you remember about 2016 at OCFA?
OCFA is hiring a Fire Helicopter Technician and a Senior Fire Helicopter Technician! 🚁 Do you know someone interested in this career path?
Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to view the application and apply by Sunday, February 8. #JoinOCFA
Check out OCFA’s 2025 Annual Size-Up, a snapshot of the calls our crews responded to throughout the year.
In 2025, the Orange County Fire Authority responded to 183,865 incidents, including:
🔥 2,456 fire responses
🚁 48,451 all-hazard responses
🚑 132,958 EMS responses
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Greg Hennessey on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on January 20, 2014. Greg and his family are forever in our hearts.
Saving Lives, One Home at a Time
Today in Santa Ana, OCFA proudly partnered with the American Red Cross to make our community safer by installing smoke alarms in local homes. This marks the 10th year of our partnership hosting these life-saving events. While installing a >>>
Cross, and Santa Ana College, over 300 smoke alarms were installed today—providing families with early warning in the event of a fire, when every second counts.
🔥 Safety Reminder:
•Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside sleeping areas >>>
•Test alarms monthly
•Replace batteries at least once a year
•Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
Together, we’re building a safer Santa Ana, and we look forward to continuing this impactful partnership for years to come.
smoke alarm may seem simple, working smoke alarms significantly decrease the risk of dying in a home fire—meaning today’s efforts will undoubtedly save lives in the future.
A heartfelt thank you to Our Lady of the Pillar Church and Deacon Loui Gallardo, along with members of >>>
the Santa Ana City Council and city staff, for their incredible support of this important community event.
Thanks to the dedication of more than 100 volunteers from OCFA, the American Red Cross, and Santa Ana College, over 300 smoke alarms were installed today—providing >>>
Saving Lives, One Home at a Time
Today in Santa Ana, OCFA proudly partnered with the American Red Cross to make our community safer by installing smoke alarms in local homes. This marks the 10th year of our partnership hosting these life-saving events. While installing a >>>
families with early warning in the event of a fire, when every second counts.
🔥 Safety Reminder:
•Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside sleeping areas
•Test alarms monthly
•Replace batteries at least once a year
•Replace smoke alarms every >>
10 years
Together, we’re building a safer Santa Ana, and we look forward to continuing this impactful partnership for years to come.
Quick action by neighbors and a @UPS driver saved a 101-year-old woman from a kitchen fire this afternoon in @CityofSantaAna.
Firefighters quickly arrived, extinguished the remaining fire that had spread into the attic, and transported the woman to the hospital for evaluation.
A remarkable outcome made possible by quick action, teamwork, and people looking out for one another in a moment of need.
Thank you @OrangeCityFire and @SantaAnaPD for the assistance!
The Orange County Fire Authority is proud to honor the accomplishments and promotions of our dedicated operations personnel and professional staff. January's Recognition Ceremony celebrated their new roles alongside family and friends.
Please join us in congratulating these individuals and wishing them continued success in their new roles.
Irvine - We are excited to introduce K9 Timber, our new accelerant detection canine! Timber, a one-year old yellow Labrador retriever, is an ATF-trained accelerant detection canine partnered with OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Shaun Miller - the only such team in >>>
“Despite all the emerging technology and cutting-edge tools the OCFA utilizes to bolster the operational excellence of our firefighters, a highly trained canine remains the most accurate and efficient asset when it comes to
accelerant detection in arson investigations,” said OCFA Acting Fire Chief TJ McGovern. “Timber is a key member of our Investigations Team, and his work is integral to our mission to protect life and property at the highest level for the communities we serve.”
“If you’re looking at us, something good really happened!”
San Clemente – Rescuers were reunited yesterday at Fire Station 59 with Rob, a cardiac arrest survivor who made a full recovery thanks to the lifesaving actions of bystanders, OCFA personnel, and members of the OCSD. >>>
Because of the rapid, coordinated response, Rob was awake and talking in the ambulance as he was transported from the scene - an outcome that is rare in cardiac arrest cases. Listen to his account of that conversation.
We are grateful for the opportunity to reunite with Rob, Tara, Taylor, Luke, and their family after such an incredible outcome, and we thank them for allowing us to share this important story.
Ready to start the new year with a new opportunity? OCFA is hiring a Senior Equipment Parts Specialist. 🔧 Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to learn more and apply. #JoinOCFA
Laguna Niguel – Structure Fire
Just after 4:00 PM, OCFA firefighters were dispatched to a two-story home with fire showing on the first and second floors, as well as fire in the attic. Crews made a quick attack and successfully knocked down the fire, preventing it from >>>
spreading to adjacent homes.
Two occupants were treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital by OCFA firefighter-paramedics.
Skill. Precision. Grit.
Just a few of the qualities required to execute today’s high-risk rescue by our OCFA Air Operations team after a victim suffered a significant fall at Black Star Falls. Battling extreme wind conditions, one of our highly skilled pilots maneuvered one >>>
of our new FIREHAWK helicopters to lower two rescue medics into position, maintain a steady hover in challenging conditions, and safely hoist both the medic and patient to safety.
The mission didn’t end there. While airborne, our crews provided critical, lifesaving medical >>>
care as the patient, who was in critical condition, was transported to a local trauma center.
The call came in at approximately 1:58 this afternoon.
🔥 Garden Grove House Fire 🔥
Just before noon today, OCFA firefighters responded to a house fire in Garden Grove and arrived to find flames in the rear of a home, with strong winds pushing the fire toward a neighboring house under construction. Crews made a quick and >>>
aggressive attack, stopping the fire’s spread and preventing damage to the adjacent home.
Fortunately, no firefighters or civilians were injured. The cause of the fire was determined to be an unspecified electrical failure.
The call came in at 11:42 and was on Kerry St.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We thank our law enforcement partners for their continued collaboration, professionalism, and commitment to public safety. Your partnership plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe.
Three victims treated from a traffic collision with fire.
Westminster - At approximately 5:27 p.m., OCFA Engine 64 and Engine 65 responded to the southbound 405 Freeway just south of Bolsa Avenue for a traffic collision with fire. >>>
Once on scene, OCFA firefighter-paramedics simultaneously extinguished the vehicle fire and provided emergency medical care to the victims of the collision. In total, three adult patients in various conditions were transported to hospitals for further care.
The cause of the accident is under investigation by the CHP.
This morning, OCFA crews were dispatched to a reported rock slide on the San Clemente Beach Trail, located south of the San Clemente Pier.
Upon arrival, OCFA personnel assessed the scene and determined there was no damage to, nor danger posed to, homes located on the cliff >>>
above the trail. While there were no reports of anyone trapped, OCFA deployed three Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) K-9 teams as a precaution to ensure no victims were involved.
K-9s Nanci, Cooper, and Rubble, along with their handlers, thoroughly canvassed the entire slide area. >
After completing their search, all K-9 teams confirmed that no individuals were trapped within the debris.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on January 5, 2025. Kevin and his family are forever in our hearts.
| Type | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Emergency | Santa Ana | 12min ago |
| Interfacility Transfer | Garden Grove | 15min ago |
| Scrub and Grass Fire | Santa Ana | 20min ago |
| Medical Emergency | Santa Ana | 30min ago |
| Interfacility Transfer | Garden Grove | 45min ago |
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