We're just 10 days away! 🥞 Let us make you breakfast, join us Saturday, June 13th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, for our Annual Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 34 in Burlingame. Details: https://t.co/kh1Ucg7aaN
Most wildfires start from everyday actions. You can help prevent them:
- Keep a 10ft safe zone around campfires
- Never toss lit cigarettes
- Always follow burn bans & check local rules
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Do YOU know how to use an AED? It's #CPRAEDAwarenessWeek! Sign up for a CPR/AED class this week, call 650-697-6900 for more information, or visit https://t.co/7qNNzASKmH
It's #TestItTuesday on a twos-day, 6-02-26, so here's a twofer. When it comes to #firesafety: 1.) Make sure there are *working* smoke alarms in your home - test smoke alarms regularly. 2.) Make sure everyone knows two ways out! Get started today with these tips 👇🏽
📢 San Mateo County's draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is open for public comment. Tell us, what's the biggest hazard risk where you live?
The LHMP identifies our risks from wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, severe weather, other natural hazards, and outlines actions to reduce damage before disasters happen. It also keeps San Mateo County’s 20 cities, unincorporated communities, and special districts eligible for federal hazard mitigation funding.
The LHMP is currently being updated in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) 2022 policy revisions. Part of this process includes gathering updated data and community knowledge about local hazards and existing mitigation action plans.
We need input from residents, businesses, and community organizations on how we can prepare for hazard events before they occur. What's missing from the plan? What would you add? TELL US!
- Public comment period: May 15 to June 15
- Read the draft plan and submit feedback: https://t.co/gUskmMNpKv
How is it already June? Happy grilling season to all who celebrate! Remember: always clean the grill before and after each use, keep it outside away from your home, and always keep an eye on it while in use (yes, even during dance breaks). @NFPA's tips: https://t.co/ycgQTg5BL2 #summer #firesafety
As #NationalEMSWeek rolls on, here's some #WednesdayWisdom! Make sure your house number is clearly marked and easy for Fire/EMS and Police to see. Saving seconds saves lives! #firesafety
STAY OUT OF FIREFIGHTING AIRSPACE.
Aerial firefighting is one of the most dangerous and time-sensitive operations. We must fly low, maneuver through rugged terrain, and make precise drops and communicate in real time to support firefighters on the ground.
All of it STOPS the moment an unauthorized aircraft OR unauthorized drones enter the area because the risk to our crews’ lives is too great.
When a drone or private aircraft is spotted near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft must be grounded until the airspace is confirmed clear.
When our aircraft are grounded, the fire continues to move.
In those lost minutes, the fire grows, threatens additional communities, and reduces our ability to support firefighters on the ground.
If you fly, we can't.
#IfYouFlyWeCant #AirOperations #Drones #CALFIRE #UAS
Cooler today! 📉 A deeper marine layer and weaker offshore winds have dropped temperatures across the Bay Area & Central Coast by 4–9°F compared to this time yesterday. 🌫️ #CAwx#BayAreaWX
Whether you buckle up to avoid a ticket or to make it home to your family, that one "click" is the difference between a close call and a tragedy.
Click It or Ticket
May is #WildfirePreparednessMonth! Are you prepared in the event of a wildfire? Get ready so you can stay fire-safe, great tips from our friends at @CAL_FIRE: https://t.co/lIA1KBBxw1 #firesafety
Hotcakes. Flapjacks. Griddlecakes. Call 'em what you want, just don't miss our Annual Pancake Breakfast on June 13 - just ONE MONTH away. Join us for breakfast and a whole lot of fun in support of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation @AARBF! #pancakes
🛰️Satellite imagery showing lingering clouds over the Bay Area and Central Coast with a decaying cold front helping mix out the lower layers. Expect clearing to continue across the inland valleys through the morning and early afternoon hours. #CAwx
Knowing what to do if an earthquake hits is essential, because it’s not a matter of if an earthquake will strike, but when. Do you have a plan in place? 👉🏽Great tips from our friends at @kron4news: https://t.co/Me0Q2EwoRU #earthquake#EarthquakeAwarenessMonth#disasterprep #DropCoverHoldOn
No crews. No big budget. It’s a work in progress—and that’s okay.
Meet three California homeowners tackling defensible space one step at a time.
Stay tuned for their stories on how they’re protecting their homes, and how you can do the same.
Start preparing your home from wildfire today. Learn more at https://t.co/xAsi7khERP
#WorkInProgress #DefensibleSpace #Homeowners #California #Zone0
🚒 Happy 75th Birthday, Sparky the Fire Dog! 🚒
For 75 years, Sparky has been a true hero in fire safety education, helping teach generations of children how to stay safe and prevent fires. From classrooms to community events, his impact has reached millions! Thank you!
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
If you are 55 or older and looking to stay active while making a difference in your community, then join our amazing Senior Volunteer Program!
For details on how to join, reach out to your local CHP Area office. We would love to have you on board!
In Loving Memory of Dena Gunning
We are heartbroken to share that our Community Risk & Resiliency Specialist & CERT Program Manager, Dena Gunning, passed away suddenly last week.
Dena’s dedication and drive were unmatched, always showing up with a smile, ready to get to work. Her community connections were far-reaching and genuine. She cared deeply about preparedness and believed that trained and connected residents make our cities stronger and more resilient.
Dena leaves behind a loving husband, Sean, and their two children, Melissa and Michael. To help support the Gunning family during this difficult time, CCFD has established a GoFundMe account: https://t.co/1zYrRFXUEw
and a MealTrain account: https://t.co/8WKOhlB0Cw
♩ ♪ ♫ It's the final countdown! ♩ ♪ ♫ PLEASE HELP make this year's TOY DRIVE effort a roaring success. All Burlingame, Hillsborough, & Millbrae Fire Stations are collecting NEW, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages until 12/24!
🍍🍍Ever wonder why atmospheric rivers providing us with rain this time of the year are sometimes referred to as 'The Pineapple Express'? Much of the moisture fueling the rainfall we get over the next week or so is sourced from the South Pacific near Hawaii #CAwx