CA Fire Foundation

We provide emotional & financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

It is with profound sadness that the @sccfiredept and @sccfirefighters, Local 1165, share the passing of one of their own.

Battalion Chief Monique Vandenberg, 58, passed away on April 30, 2026, from job-related cancer after more than two decades of dedicated service. Her sacrifice and legacy will never be forgotten by her family, her fire service family, and the community she faithfully served.

A memorial service will be held in her honor.

When: June 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Calvary Chapel Church
1175 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
Attire: Class "A" Uniform

[CPF @CAFirefighters]

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

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Behind every name inscribed on the walls of the #CaliforniaFirefightersMemorial is a story of courage, sacrifice, and service. The Memorial stands as a place for families, friends, and communities to honor the firefighters who gave so much in service to others.

When you support the California Fire Foundation, provide vital support to firefighter families and ensure their bravery is never forgotten. Help preserve their legacy and support the Memorial's expansion by making a donation today at https://t.co/uztbTbaHne

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Read more on our blog at https://t.co/tJf7wIff36
#HomeHardening #DefensibleSpace

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Take action to protect your home! 🔥🏡 learn how to make your home more resilient to wildfires with these 7 key tips. Creating defensible space and hardening your property can significantly reduce risks.

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

📝 Are you ready for the unexpected? Our Disaster Preparedness Checklist helps you plan, pack, and protect your family when emergencies strike.

Stay prepared and find the full checklist at https://t.co/XiXMtQyIoA.

#DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyReady

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

We remember the fallen heroes who gave everything for our nation and our freedoms. Today and always, we honor their legacy and sacrifice. ❤️ #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

📝 Are you ready for the unexpected? Our Disaster Preparedness Checklist helps you plan, pack, and protect your family when emergencies strike.

Stay prepared and find the full checklist at https://t.co/XiXMtQyIoA.

#DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyReady

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

As temperatures begin to rise, so does the urgency for proactive measures to protect ourselves. We can all take steps to ensure our own safety from heat-related illnesses. Learn more from our blog at https://t.co/XiXMtQzge8

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

🚑 This #NationalEMSWeek, we honor firefighters and other emergency medical services personnel who answer every call with compassion, courage, and lifesaving expertise.

The California Fire Foundation is proud to support the fire service members who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our communities. ❤️

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

ALERT: Most of Central California is under Red Flag Warnings due to gusty winds, critically low humidity, and dry vegetation, facing an increased risk of rapid fire spread.

Be sure to review your 5-minute plan, have your Go Bags packed, and stay updated on emergency alerts. If you haven't yet, sign up for emergency alerts in your county by visiting https://t.co/nXHb0vJdi3

Photo credit: @CAL_FIRE

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

We’re excited to share the new Chair for the California Fire Foundation Board of Directors, Darrell “Doc” Roberts!

Chair Roberts is an active-duty Battalion Chief for the Chula Vista Fire Department and is the President of @cafirefighters. He has served on our board for six years, and joined us in Altadena doing disaster relief aid distribution along with his wife, Mel. He has also served on FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 8.

We look forward to working with Chair Roberts on our mission to provide support to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

International Firefighters’ Day is a time to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who have given everything in service to others. Today, we honor their legacy and the strength of the fire service community. ❤️

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Wildfires can ignite without warning, but a solid plan can make all the difference. This #WildfirePreparednessWeek, take time to create or update your evacuation plan and make sure everyone in your household is ready. To learn more, https://t.co/XiXMtQzge8

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

This Big Day of Giving on May 7, your generosity can bring hope and healing to those who sacrifice so much for our communities. Your support helps provide immediate financial assistance in times of crisis, offering comfort, dignity, and a reminder that they are not alone.

To make a gift and learn more about how you can help, visit https://t.co/BjUreaZ7Yu

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A heartfelt thank you to @titosvodka for welcoming us at the Desert Rodeo and for supporting the California Fire Foundation as a beneficiary 🤠
It’s an honor to be part of something that brings the community together in support of our mission and those we serve. ❤️

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

The California Fire Foundation is deeply honored to preserve the stories behind every hero whose name is etched into the Memorial Walls.

Each name represents a life of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting others. Behind every inscription is a family, a community, and a legacy of service that will never be forgotten.

Help us continue to honor the legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice: https://t.co/uztbTba9xG

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

The #CAFirefightersMemorial honors the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. Help preserve their legacy and support the Memorial's expansion by making a donation today at https://t.co/kvZ8X6VVz6

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

This morning, the Hope Crisis Response Network welcomed the Campbell family back to their rebuilt home. The California Fire Foundation was proud to stand alongside the Hope Crisis Response Network at the ribbon cutting for the organization’s first volunteer-built home. We’re honored to support the work ahead, helping provide grant funding to bring more Altadena families back home.

Learn more about our grants program: https://t.co/s92UfLCj1Y

[CA Fire Foundation @CAFireFound]

Being a part of the Pipes and Drums of CPF is a solemn promise to honor the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, to stand beside their families, and to ensure their courage is never forgotten. Each note they play carries the memory of a life dedicated to service and a legacy of protecting others.

If you are an active or retired firefighter and feel called to help carry this tradition of dignity and remembrance forward, fill out our interest form at https://t.co/ev6nA2Ore8