I have been a Medic for 39 years and a FF for 30 years. I have been a member of the DSP for 26 yrs and now am with the Pioneer FPD as a BC and Fire Marshal
****UPDATE****
Trip-to-Green means that all eastbound and westbound traffic signals on Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue, Spring Street and Canal Street will be set to stay green. This will alleviate congestion from county residents who are evacuating from the east of Placerville.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS: Officials say the crews at the Tamarack Fire have experienced multiple aircraft violating the Temporary Flight Restriction in the area. Officials want to remind residents that firefighting aircraft cannot fly if even a drone is spotted in the TFR.
Diamond Springs and CALFIRE engines responded to a suspicious fire in the Wildland area behind Fowler Lane. Due to quick action and hard work the crews extinguished the fire. A joint Diamond Springs/CALFIRE investigation is underway. There were no injuries.
Inside the Command Post #12 - SBFD https://t.co/Ou3we05Zz8 via @YouTube This is a fantastic video to show the non firefighter some of the discussion and activities that take place at a residential structure fire.
So far today has been a busy one. We have ran several medical aids, a structure fire and a commercial vehicle fire. We are proud of our responders, and thankful for our cooperators, and grateful to our citizens.