San Diego County Fire Department

Tune in tonight for the premiere of the new Discovery series #CALFIRE. This series provides a glimpse into what it was like to be on the front lines of the most recent record breaking wildfires in California. Check with your cable provider for show times.

#IndianIC in Jamul [update] Fire has destroyed one residential trailer and damaged a second trailer. Two residents (one from each home) were displaced and are being assisted by Red Cross. Major delays on Highway 94; please avoid area.

.@CALFIRESANDIEGO is at scene of a residential trailer fire off Highway 94 just east of Lyons Valley Road. One trailer fully involved; firefighters working to protect exposures (additional trailers nearby). Traffic delay on Highway 94- possible closure. #IndianIC

These fires will burn anything and everything. Don't miss the premiere of #CalFire Sunday, Jan 3 at 10:20p on Discovery.

#HIC in Ramona [final] Fire has been knocked down, and firefighters kept the fire confined to the garage (minor damage to home). Fire cause being investigated; salvage and overhaul operations will continue into the morning.

#OnThisDay At 5:37 p.m. on October 25th, 2003, the Cedar Fire was reported to the Monte Vista ECC (Emergency Command Center). The fire began on the Cleveland National Forest under a Red Flag Warning with humidity at less than 10% and persistent gusty Santa Ana winds. Firefighters were challenged with erratic, strong winds multiple days which fanned the flames where the fire burned at rates of up to 6,000 acres per hour. At the time, the Cedar Fire was the largest wildland fire in California history burning 280,278 acres.

#OnThisDay Gillespie Helitack Firefighters offloaded into the Sawday Fire in Ramona on October 24th, 2019. The blaze erupted shortly before 9:30 a.m. amid unseasonable heat and gusty Santa Ana conditions near Sawday Truck Trail and Littlepage Road, south of state Route 78 in the unincorporated Ballena community. The fast-moving wildfire blackened nearly 100 open acres between Ramona and Santa Ysabel, prompting evacuations as air and ground resources worked to subdue the wind-whipped flames. CAL FIRE Photographer Jeff Hall #sawdayfire #santaanawinds #october #oneyearagotoday

It's #CAFloodPrepWeek and for those living in areas impacted by the #ValleyFire here's some important information from the California Department of Water Resources to help you be better prepared for inclement weather.

#ThenAndNow 1934 vs 2020 Ramona firefighters take a moment to recapture a picture taken 86 years ago. So many improvements in service and protective equipment have occurred in that time such as level of medical care, pre-emergency planning for fire attack, implementation of ICS (Incident Command System), and so much more. While there have been many improvements over the past several decades, it’s inevitable the fire service will be ever evolving. What will be the most significant advancements in the next 86 years? Comment below

Join us THIS FRIDAY, October 23rd at 1pm for a telebriefing focused on Rural Communities! We’ll talk about Halloween Guidance, COVID-19 testing, flu shots, wasted food prevention, and recovery and donation during COVID-19. Join zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/824793721... or via phone by calling this number: (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 824 793 721. We hope to see you there!

#OnThisDay The Witch Fire started in Witch Creek Canyon near San Ysabel, at 12:35 p.m. on October 21st, 2007. Powerful Santa Ana winds fanned the flames which quickly spread to Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Escondido. Locals in the San Pasqual Valley area reported wind gusts of over 100 mph where the fire jumped over Interstate 15 and continued west. It wasn't until 5 days later, the Santa Ana winds had finally subsided and the onshore flow had fully returned, slowing down the spread and aiding firefighters in their efforts to contain this fire and the remaining wildfires of the 2007 San Diego County Firestorms.

#OnThisDay At 9:23 a.m. on October 21st, 2007, the Harris Fire ignited in Potrero, near the International Border. Punishing winds and unstable thermal conditions contributed to the impact of the large, tragic fire. It was the first of the 2007 wildfires to ignite, causing thousands of people to evacuate throughout southern San Diego County. Other wildfires of the 2007 San Diego County Firestorms included the Witch Fire, the Rice Canyon Fire, the Poomacha Fire, the Coronado Hills Fire, the El Capitan Fire, the McCoy Fire, as well as several Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fires.

Anyone aspiring to the position of a chief officer in the fire service must start at the entry-level firefighter position (whether paid or volunteer) and must demonstrate a high level of leadership in the organization. To advance through the ranks, firefighters will require extra training, education, and certifications. Active growth within the department and community is a necessity as is going beyond expectations. Becoming a chief isn’t easy, but it is a highly rewarding career providing a vital service to the community. #leadership #passion #gotheextramile #hardworkdedication #community #chiefofficer

Many of our followers have been asking us questions about entry level positions in CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I is a seasonal, temporary classification used by CAL FIRE. The Fire Fighter I application period occurs in November and hiring usually occurs between March and June, depending upon the year's fire and weather conditions. The minimum qualification to participate in the Fire Fighter I Classification is that you must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment to a Fire Fighter I position. The filing period for Fire Fighter I is usually between November 1 and November 30, so stay informed by following CAL FIRE Careers or visit www.fire.ca.gov/careers #firedepartment #careers #starttoday #bestjobever #opportunityawaits

#RiceIC near Pala [Final] All units are available, command has been terminated.

#RiceIC near Pala [update] a reported natural gas leak associated with the accident has been mitigated. One lane of travel will be opened with traffic control. There were no injuries in this accident.

.@CALFIRESANDIEGO and cooperators are at scene of a commercial vehicle rollover on Hwy 76 near Rice Canyon Rd near Pala. Both lanes are closed, please avoid the area. #RiceIC

#AndersonIC [final] Unfortunately, advanced life support efforts were unsuccessful and the patient did not survive. All units will be available shortly.