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PTSI can affect anyone in the fire service, but support is available and help is within reach. This month, take time to learn about the resources available for you and your fellow firefighters.
Visit https://t.co/PHQmngWt5d to learn more. #PTSIAwarenessMonth
Congratulations to CAL FIRE CZU Unit’s newest Heavy Fire Equipment Operator, HFEO Connor Barajas, on graduating from the CAL FIRE HFEO Academy in Ione, California today.
Dozer operators play a critical role on the fireline, building containment lines and helping protect California communities.
#CALFIRE #HFEO #Wildfire
***INCIDENT UPDATE***
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#SandyFire Operations Update
The fire is currently mapped at 1,385.6 acres with 5% containment. More than 750 firefighters are assigned to the incident and continue working aggressively to strengthen containment lines and protect threatened communities.
The attached video includes this morning’s operational briefing from Captain Heath.
Evacuation warnings remain in place. For the latest evacuation information and updates, please visit https://t.co/phqfGrR5tL.
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📸 Scenes from this afternoon's #PassFire.
🛰️More accurate GPS mapping has placed the final acreage at 69 acres. Great work by all responding agencies to quickly catch and stop this fast-moving fire!🔥
Crews remain on scene completing mop-up operations. @AlamedaCoFire@LPFDFirefighter
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Humans cause around 85% of unwanted, unplanned wildfires in the U.S. Debris burns are a leading cause of these fires.
Always keep your pile small and manageable, and never burn on dry, windy days. Learn how to keep your backyard burn safe at https://t.co/8Ow86XwIKC.
📞🚨 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 🚨📞
Join us in giving a big shoutout to ECC Battalion Chief Scott Melendy for his leadership, expertise, and dedication in guiding our command center.
Before stepping into his current role, Chief Melendy served five years as a Fire Captain in our St. Helena Command Center - bringing experience, commitment, and a deep understanding of emergency communications.
Thank you, Chief Melendy, for being a vital part of our team and the backbone of our emergency communications program. Your work makes a difference every day. 👏
After a major snowfall, to the extent they are able, we always encourage our residents to be proactive with this effort and keep hydrants on or near their property clear and free of snow and debris.
From the Yuba County water agency regarding the Colgate incident.
5:07 PM UPDATE: Yuba Water Agency and emergency responders are on site. There is no threat of flooding downstream. Please continue to avoid the area.
Wildfires can strike without warning. Stay ahead of the danger by signing up for emergency alerts, creating a five-minute plan, and packing an emergency go-bag filled with essentials. Learn more today at https://t.co/XiXMtQyIoA.
🚨 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟒
Search operations continue today despite challenging weather conditions.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and Marine Unit are actively searching, alongside the CAL FIRE NEU / Placer County Fire Department Tactical Rescue Team. Crews remain focused on thorough and methodical search efforts in and around the river corridor.
Air assets, including drones, are being utilized as weather conditions allow. CAL OES FIRIS was unable to fly overnight due to the weather; however, conditions will continue to be closely monitored, and FIRIS will be deployed as soon as it is safe to do so.
At this time, there is no evidence indicating anything other than an accidental incident, though all possibilities continue to be evaluated.
We continue to receive many offers from community members who want to help, and we truly appreciate that support. For everyone’s safety, it is best for this search to be conducted by trained professionals using specialized equipment and the latest technology. This ensures clear communication, consistent location tracking, and coordinated operations, especially in an area with no cell phone reception.
We appreciate the support as search efforts continue.
** For additional background information please refer to our prior post **
Advice: Rickard Rd Fire, Leppington (Camden LGA)
#RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working to control a grass fire burning along Rickard Road. The fire is burning in a westerly direction towards Dickson Road. Residents along Dickson Road should monitor conditions.
🖤 It is with profound sadness that we announce the line of duty death of Fire Apparatus Engineer Daniel “Danny” Cook.
Engineer Cook passed away earlier today while engaged in firefighting operations. His service, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Please keep his family, loved ones, and our fire department family in your thoughts.
The South Yuba River. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s office: “one home remains evacuated, and an evacuation warning remains in effect along the South Yuba River between Donner Pass Road and Cisco Road.” These shots were recorded between 10 am and 2 pm 12/22/25