CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire

Did you know heating is the second leading cause of home fires? Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month. Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year. Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home and any nearby buildings. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters.... Plug only one heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. Never use an oven to heat your home. Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. #safetyfirst #firesafetystartswithyou #fresnocountyfire See more

Jayne Ave over crossing to Jacalitos Creek, east of the City of Coalinga, in western Fresno County. Significant water flow from the recent winter storms. Stay informed, stay prepared and have an evacuation kit ready to go. #beprepared #evacuationkit #winterstorms #fresnocountyfire #calfire

CAL FIRE and Fresno County Fire encourage residents to be informed, prepared and ready to leave if any evacuation warnings or orders are issued.

Firefighters have a contained a fire in a residential structure fire near the 16000 blk of east South ave near Reedley city. Fire destroyed much of the structural members within the attic space. @reedleyfiredepartment assisted. #fresnocountyfirefighters

Thoughts and prayers to the Kingsburg Fire Dept Fire Captain that was injured today while on duty.

Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941. 2,403 Americans Killed. 1,178 Wounded. 3 Honolulu Firefighters Killed 6 Wounded ... ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER FORGET.

We've got a big storm coming our way, expected to bring low temperatures with lots of rain, wind and snow! Take precautions now to be sure you are prepared for whatever the storm may bring: * Refresh you emergency kit with food, supplies, and necessary items for every member of your household. * Monitor weather conditions and sign up for emergency alerts. Consider signing up for Everbridge alerts from Fresno Sheriff at https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085614497#/sign...up * Know your risks and take precautions! Stay away from creeks and rivers that may overflow. Do NOT attempt to drive through flooded areas. * Be aware of your surroundings. High winds may knock down branches and trees, creating dangerous conditions for people outside playing, hiking or otherwise. * In areas impacted by the Creek Fire, be aware of the risk of mud and debris flows and don't wait to evacuate. If you ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe with conditions, leave the area. * Don't drive if you don't have to. If you must head out in hazardous conditions, be extra cautious on the roads, slow down, leave extra space, and leave early to allow extra time to safely reach your destination. Other helpful resources to follow include emergency preparedness information from Ready.gov at https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather Additionally, check out the Creek Fire Storm Risk map to see which area(s) may be most vulnerable to this week's system: https://maps.fresnosheriff.org/.../webappvi.../index.html... Be sure to stay connected to Fresno Sheriff, US National Weather Service Hanford California, CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire, CHP Fresno, Caltrans Central Valley District 6 and others for info, resources and updates on conditions. Stay safe! See more

Holiday Decoration Safety Tips https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/611.pdf #SafetyStartsWithYou

Please be careful this Holiday Season. Water your tree, don’t daisey chain extension cords and use space heaters with care.

We miss you Ed.

RP: @calfirewellness Road to Well-Being Virtual Wellness Fair Available to all State Employees November 2nd-6th, 2020 Attend the CalHR Wellness Fair at your convenience! The virtual wellness fair will be accessible online 24 hours a day during November 2nd-6th. ... Take advantage of this week to access numerous wellness resources including guided meditation, guided stretch breaks, healthy recipes, and on-demand wellness webinars. Complete the survey and be entered into the raffle drawing! Visit the CalHR Wellness Webpage to access the Road to Well-Being Virtual Wellness Fair!

We challenged you to Step Up To The Plate and donate baseball cards to Reese and her friends that have been impacted by the devastating Creek Fire. You all sure did Step Up To The Plate with an overwhelming response to the baseball card drive. Not only have we received many baseball cards but also many heartfelt notes to the kids. We appreciate the generosity from the community. The last day to donate will be Monday, November 9, 2020. Stay safe out there.

#seasonalfirefighter

RP: @calfirewellness Bringing Wellness to the Fireline with the #CALFIREFURFAMILY! One of the exciting actions that has come out of Employee Support Services (ESS) this year is bringing therapy animals to the field, and into multiple Incident Base Camps. When our first responders are on-duty and on-assignment, it can be hard to find time for wellness so CAL FIRE is finding more ways to bring wellness to the field. Therapy animals have been used since the 1700s in emergency ...medicine and have a special place in today’s emergency response world too. Studies show that exposure to animals produces an increased amount of Oxytocin in our bodies. Oxytocin is a neuro-hormone that builds physical and mental resiliency. It assists with stress reduction and protects our brain and heart tissue. Not only does petting an animal release Oxytocin, it can also offer healing properties that can help to assist with trauma. Shout-out to @kerith_the_golden_retriever for all their work with CAL FIRE and our interagency partners. Share and Tag @calfirewellness and @kerith_the_golden_retriever and let’s share our #CALFIREFURFAMILY Swipe Left for multiple pics!

Giants fan Reese Osterberg received quite a surprise today at CAL FIRE Station in Fresno County. CHP Fresno Fresno County Sheriff's Office Fresno Grizzlies... https://abc30.com//9-year-old-creek-fire-victim-s/7496800/

Fire safety starts with you. #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

Reese and her friends were definitely smiling through their masks! Great event!