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Podcast - Hot Pursuit
Join hosts OCFA Fire Captain/Investigator Scott Kuhlman and Sophia Champieux as they take you behind the scenes of Orange County’s most compelling fire investigations. From arson to accidental blazes, twice a month we’ll explore a new case that uncovers the science, intuition, and human stories behind the flames. Through interviews with experts, fire investigators, law enforcement, and forensic specialists, Hot Pursuit offers an insider’s look at how these mysterious and often chilling fires are solved. Discover the untold stories that rise from the ashes, one fire at a time.
Executive Producer: Kevin Hansen
Hosts: Sophia Champieux & Scott Kuhlman
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🔥Early morning fire quickly contained by firefighters.
Irvine - Dispatchers in our Emergency Command Center received a report for a possible fire from a passerby of a commercial building shortly after 8:00 AM. >>>
Based on this and an additional alarm call, they dispatched a structure fire response. Firefighters from Station 28 were able to locate the fire in the 16900 block of Aston St. and reported smoke showing from a large business and upgraded the call to a working structure fire.
With a coordinated effort from crews, the blaze was knocked down in 11 minutes with no injuries reported. Fire investigators are on scene - a cause has not been determined yet. Assistance was provided by Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue and the Irvine Police Department. @CMFD_PIO
On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the bravery shown on December 7, 1941. We remember the sacrifice of all who answered the call to defend our nation.
🏈 We need toys! 🧸
Come to the Walmart on Avenida Pico in San Clemente to donate an unwrapped new toy to the Spark of Love toy drive. Your donation will make someone’s holiday! We will be here until 2:00 PM.
“Open the window, son! Jump!” a father shouted in Spanish as he pounded on the window of his sleeping son, with fire racing through their home.
Five people are alive today thanks to the heroic actions of a 67-year-old man at his home on South Linda Way in @CityofSantaAna.
Reunited with loved ones and safe from harm, they reflected on the quick actions that turned what could have been a devastating tragedy into a story of courage and survival.
Thank you to Costa Mesa Fire, Fountain Valley Fire, Santa Ana PD, and SoCal Red Cross for the assistance, and thank you to the neighbor for the audio.
@CMFD_PIO @FV_CityHall @SantaAnaPD @SoCal_RedCross
When our pets fall asleep on the job 💤, the door between your house and garage becomes the real hero.
These doors are meant to close on their own for your safety. Avoid propping them open so they can do their job and help protect your home.
Your 2025 OCFA Wrapped is here 👀
Orange County, thanks for a great year! We hope you picked up something new about smoke alarms, cooking safety, and all the little tips that help keep you and your family safe.
OCFA is hiring a Heavy Equipment technician to join our team! 🚒 Visit https://bit.ly/JOINOCFA to apply today and start your new career. #JoinOCFA
The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 honor the life and service of Firefighter Ron Castro on this anniversary of his Line of Duty Death on November 30, 2016. Ron and his family are forever in our hearts.
When you’re injured and way off the beaten path and every second counts, we send nothing but the best to help. Get a bird’s eye view of our Air Ops team members training for a remote rescue.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Orange County Fire Authority!
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking being the leading factor. 😲
Let's all have an enjoyable and safe day by keeping an eye on the stove.
OCFA’s Quarterly Size-Up: August - October 🔥
Over the past three months, our crews responded to 46,467 incidents. Dive into our latest Quarterly Size-Up to see how it all unfolded across key response categories: >>>
🚨Response Statistics – hear about the number of fire, EMS, and all-hazard responses.
🚒 Incident Highlights – A closer look at the calls that stood out this quarter.
👪 Community Corner – Events, fire safety education, and connecting with residents.
🔥 Family escapes house fire thanks to life-saving smoke alarm.
Mission Viejo - Dispatchers in our emergency command center received a call for a fire on Arena Lane early this morning, and dispatched a structure fire assignment. Engine and Truck 24 arrived >>>
Crews checked for fire extension and performed salvage operations to protect belongings. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross has been requested to assist the residents. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Update: An investigation of the fire origin and cause revealed an unintentional fire occurred due to an unspecified event within the void space around and above a fireplace after its recent use.
Cooking a holiday feast? Always keep a lid or fire extinguisher nearby. 👀🔥
And remember: Never pour water on a grease fire.
Life advice from OCFA. 🗣️ Trust us on this one.
OCFA's annual Spark of Love Toy Drive has officially begun! 🎁 Starting today until December 24, visit any OCFA fire station to drop off a new, unwrapped toy. 🧸
Join us in spreading joy this holiday season! To find your closest fire station, visit https://ocfa.org/about-us/fire-stations/.
Have you ever seen a horse defy gravity? 💚
Sometimes horses or other large animals have a hard time getting back up after a fall, injury, or becoming stuck in a tight space.
With a bit of “magic,” our Air Ops and Technical Rescue Truck (TRT) teams use a specialized harness to lift the animal and move it to a safe location. Our Technical Rescue Firefighters regularly train for rescues like these, continuing our mission of protecting lives "for good.”
With one of the busiest cooking days just a week away, make sure your holiday plans don’t turn into a kitchen emergency. 🔥🍽️
Stay close, stay alert, and never leave cooking unattended.
Reserve Firefighters. Battalion Chief Marty Driscoll presented the pair with their 35-year badge and thanked them for their decades of service to the community and their dedication to helping neighbors on behalf of the OCFA. Congratulations, Bob and Vickie!
Couple celebrates 35 years as OCFA Reserve Firefighters.
Bob and Vickie Scheibel, husband and wife who attended our Reserve Academy together 35 years ago, were honored tonight at Fire Station 16 in Modjeska Canyon for a true milestone in front of family, friends, and fellow >>>
Reserve Firefighters. Battalion Chief Marty Driscoll presented the pair with their 35-year badge and thanked them for their decades of service to the community and their dedication to helping neighbors on behalf of the OCFA. Congratulations, Bob and Vickie!
Whether it’s professional staff or operations personnel, we are always looking for individuals to join our team.
Are you interested in serving Orange County on the land, near the sea, or in the sky? ☁️ Visit to view current openings or fill out a job interest card.
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The Orange County Fire Authority is proud to recognize the achievements of our dedicated operations personnel and professional staff. November’s Recognition Ceremony honored their new roles with the support of family and friends.
Rescued from the water’s edge.
Firefighters rescued an adult male stranded on a ledge above a channel in @BuenaParkCA this morning after he was swept more than a mile downstream in fast-moving water and managed to climb out.
A good Samaritan heard him calling for help and safely dropped a rope to keep him secure until crews arrived. Our firefighters, including swift water rescue resources pre-positioned for the weather event, quickly brought him to safety using the fire truck’s aerial ladder.
He was transported to the hospital in stable condition for evaluation.
Thank you to @BuenaParkPD for the assistance and the citizen who stepped in to help while keeping themselves safe.
Evacuation update from our partners at the County of Orange.
Effective Saturday, November 15 at 10 pm, the Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be lifted for Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon.
More info: http://www.ocsheriff.gov/airportfire
#OCCanyonFlood
Evacuation warning from our partners for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar.
Effective Friday, November 14 at 4 pm, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is issued for areas in Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon due to possible debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar.
More info & map: http://www.ocsheriff.gov/airportfire
Welcome our newest accelerant detection K9, Timber, to the Orange County Fire Authority! 🐾🔥
Their intensive training took place in Virginia, seven days a week, and included visiting fire scenes, searching for ignitable liquids in training buildings and scenarios designed to simulate real-life calls Timber and Miller will face on the job.
Fire Investigator Miller also took classes on canine care, including nutrition, grooming, and health care.
We can’t wait to see all the great work Timber will do. Welcome to the OCFA family!
Storm could bring much needed rain but may also bring hazards.
In anticipation of a storm that could bring heavy rain as early as tonight into tomorrow morning, the OCFA is closely monitoring weather forecasts, and is up staffing resources, >>
including engines, swift water rescue units, helicopters, hand crews, dispatchers, and dozers.
Before it gets here, check your property to make sure drains are not blocked. Sand and bags can be found at select OCFA fire stations. Locations can be found on http://OCFA.org
Once it’s here, allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. Turn on headlights when you turn on your windshield wipers, and DO NOT drive through any body of water - it doesn’t take a lot to move your car.
🚨Technical Rescue – Lake Forest🚨
This afternoon, OCFA crews from Station 19 in Lake Forest were dispatched to a report of a bicyclist down. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the rider approximately 15 feet down an embankment in the Aliso Creek channel, suffering from >>>
critical injuries.
The incident was immediately upgraded to a technical rescue. Firefighters provided advanced medical care while simultaneously using a rope system to safely remove the patient from the channel.
The victim was safely extricated and transported the hospital.
This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served our nation. Your courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting others is deeply appreciated.
OCFA is proud to have veterans among our ranks who continue to serve our communities with the same bravery and selflessness.
On behalf of everyone at the Orange County Fire Authority, thank you to all veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
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