Burbank Fire Department

Burbank crews continue to assist on the Grandview Fire in Glendale. Forward progress stopped.

Burbank E11 was assigned to the Blue Ridge Fire last night as part of Strike Team 1201A as an immediate need resource with our Glendale and Pasadena Fire Department partners. The fire is at approximately 8000 acres and 0% contained. The Strike Team is currently assigned to Structure Defense.

https://www.facebook.com/BurbankCA/posts/10160408825944829 Burbank Fire took the opportunity for live fire training on vacant buildings that will make way for the new First Street Village Project. Great quality training for our Firefighters!

https://fb.watch/1n5P7KhppZ/ Burbank Fire stands with our brothers and sisters in Orange County with our prayers for the Hot Shots and their families.

Burbank Fire began the morning assisting BPD and LAPD in removing a pursuit suspect from the channel. Job well done!

Burbank Fire crews take the opportunity to practice Ventilation Techniques on a soon-to-be demolished building on First St! Roof top operations are some of the most dangerous in any fire. We appreciate the opportunity to practice our craft.

Burbank Fire is proud to announce the arrival of 3 new Paramedic Ambulances! These have been budgeted for over several years and will replace 3 of our aging twenty-year-old ambulances. These new ambulances will play a large role in saving lives throughout the City of Burbank. They will be placed into services very soon, so keep an eye out around town!

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Fire Units responded to a reported car fire in the East Parking Garage at the Burbank Town Center. The fire was extinguished quickly and there are no injuries reported. Traffic is currently closed in the immediate area and will reopen soon.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS, SINGLE DIGIT HUMIDITIES AND HOT TEMPERATURES FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY...

Burbank Fire will participate in the Shake Out Drill at 10:15! Will you? Are you prepared? Do you have a Plan? Do you have an earthquake kit? Visit www.shakeout.org

The Burbank Fire Department is deeply saddened by the loss of Brother Jason Cortez. We stand in sorrow with his family and our San Francisco Fire Brothers and Sisters.

E12 continues a deployment on the Glass Fire since Sept. 27 as part of Strike Team 1203A. The Strike Team is made up of Engines from Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena being lead by a Glendale Battalion Chief.