Fairfield Fire Department

Fairfield Firefighters have responded to three backyard BBQ fires today. This serves as a great reminder to review grill safety tips and never leave a bbq unattended. Here are some safety tips & facts from NFPA: Fairfield and charcoal bbq grills should only be used outdoors.... The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. Never leave your grill unattended FACTS 10,600 home fires are started by grills every year. July is the peak month for grill fires. 19,700 patients went to the ER per year caused by BBQ related injuries. Gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills.

May 1st is Wildfire Preparedness Day. Below is some information on preparing your home, evacuation process tips, and items to put in a go bag. You can also follow the Nixle directions to sign up for emergency alerts for real time information. As last fire season showed us the threat of wildfire to the City of Fairfield is real. Please take the time to be prepared for this years fire season.

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued over portions of the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys and lower foothills Sunday through Tuesday. This includes Solano county and the City of Fairfield. Unseasonably dry fuels combined with gusty winds and low humidity will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. Please use caution around dry grass and the wildland areas around the city.

Our new type 5 engine is advancing in the Golden State Fire Apparatus tournement. Please be sure to vote in round 3 the winner will receive a cash donation to give to a charity of their choice.

Fairfield Firefighters are currently working a first alarm structure fire on Cottonwood Drive, the fire has been knocked down, however Cottonwood Drive is closed. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Engine 41 and Truck 37 are currently on a vehicle accident Westbound Airbase Pkwy between N. Texas and Heath. Please use caution in the area.

There are more popup vaccine clinics available in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo! Walk-ups welcome, however scheduling an appointme...nt is preferred to reserve your spot. Following CDC/FDA's announcement on lifting the pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine use, Solano County is also now resuming use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines for those who prefer the convenience of a single dose shot. WALK UP, SCHEDULE an appointment, or CALL for assistance at 707-784-8655! For a full list of clinics, visit www.solanocounty.com/covidvaccine Mass Vaccine Events April 28, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (16+, Pfizer) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0428 April 28, 9am-5pm at Vacaville High School (16+, Pfizer) 100 W Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0428v April 29, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (18+, Moderna) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0429 April 29, 9am-3:30pm at C.A. Jacobs Middle School (16+, Pfizer) 200 North Lincoln St, Dixon, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0429d April 30, 9am-3pm at Mount Calvary Baptist Church (16+, Pfizer) 1735 Enterprise Dr Bldg 3, Fairfield, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0430 April 30, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (18+, Moderna) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0430f April 30, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (18+, Johnson & Johnson) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0430j May 1, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (18+, Johnson & Johnson) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0501j May 1, 9am-4pm at Solano County Fairgrounds (16+, Pfizer) 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0501 May 4, 9am-3pm at Rio Vista Municipal Airport (16+, Pfizer) 3000 Baumann Road, Rio Vista, CA, 94571 Sign up at www.bit.ly/sccovax0504 May 5, 9am-2pm at Benicia Senior Center (16+, Pfizer) 187 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/maybeniciavaccine

Wind Advisory Wind Advisory in effect from 8pm Monday till 10am Tuesday for Napa, Sonoma, Colusa, Yolo and Solano Counties Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, locally up to 55 mph possible

Engineer test prep! Firefighters have been working hard on new skills for the up coming exam. These eligibility tests are held every other year. Once a firefighter has successfully passed the assessment they can act in the Engineer role and be promoted. #FFD #FairfieidFire #Fairfieldca #707 #firefighter #firefighting#picoftheday #chiefmiller #leatherheadmafia #BAFN #bayareafirefightersnetwork #californiafirefighter #firefighters_daily #fireservice #chiefmiller #firefighting #smoke_showing @firefighter_brotherhood @chief_miller @firefightersinstagram @leatherheadssocialclub @firefighters_daily @smoke_showing_ @firefighterposts @firefightingpride @intothesmoke @bayareafirefighter

Tonight C Shift completed their quarterly night drill, the topics were firefighter down and vertical ventilation. #weservefairfieldca

Solano County acknowledges that Bay Area counties are trying to do what is best for their healthcare system and residents. At this time, Solano County will foll...ow the State’s guidelines for issuing a Stay at Home order when our region’s ICU capacity is at 15% or less. Although we’ve seen an increase in hospitalizations, currently, our ICU capacity stands at 35%, above the State’s threshold. Here in Solano County, we have decided not to add additional orders on top of what the State has already issued, as it restricts local businesses even further, causing additional economic hardship; and the evidence shows businesses are not where the major spread of COVID-19 takes place. The primary contributor of spread is personal behavior and people gathering with others outside of the household without following safety measures, like masking and physical distancing. We understand the frustration and fatigue that our community is feeling after nearly a year of COVID-19 restrictions these are very challenging times for all of us. However, this is not an excuse to let our guard down. As cases continue to increase and our hospitals become more impacted by COVID-19, our entire community needs to work together to bring down case rate. We’re urging our residents to help our local businesses by staying home and slowing the surge - limit gatherings with people outside of the household, wear a mask in public settings, and be mindful that the risks we take affect not just our own, but also those of our loved ones. Solano Public Health will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with our local hospital partners and the State to protect the public’s health, our healthcare system and our workforce to save lives.

#WednesdayWashDown Crews got after some early morning training at the downtown training tower. Some infrequently used skills and pump operations were the topics focused on today. #weservefairfieldca

Engine 35, E38, and BT37 responded to a report of vehicle roll over off NB 680. Crews found two vehicles with moderate to major damage on the mid-slope of an embankment. Two patients were transported to local trauma centers for minor injuries. This serves as a reminder to drive safe during the holiday season.

***Up Staffing - Red Flag Warning/Wind Event*** The Fairfield Fire Department will staff an additional engine and an additional battalion chief starting Sunday 10/25 through Monday 10/26. The additional engine will respond to all reported wildland fires in Fairfield.

Engine 37 quickly extinguished a car fire in the alley behind Broadway ave. No structures were threatened during this incident.

This morning at 1005 hours, Fairfield Dispatch received a call reporting a patient in active labor. Engine 40 responded and on their arrival, they located the patient on the floor with birth imminent. Engine 40 along with Medic Ambulance began Advanced Life Support Care, and delivered a healthy baby girl on scene. Mom and her new daughter were transported to North Bay Medical Center where they are both reportedly doing great. Agencies involved were Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield Dispatch and Medic Ambulance Solano-Sac.

Red Flag Closures have been issued for Rockville Park and Open Spaces, starting Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m. until Tuesday, October 27, 6 a.m. The closures are being prompted by weather conditions posing high fire danger.

Congratulations to Fire Reserve Matt Sherman for successfully passing his paramedic internship. Over the course of the last three months Matt has performed 600 hours of training and over 150 calls for service under a paramedic preceptor. He is now officially prepared to take the national registry paramedic exam to become a licensed paramedic in the state of California. Good job Matt!

Please read our Vacaville neighbors post. It is never a good idea to discard cigarettes, yesterday’s fire occurred during a red flag event. Please be careful and dispose of cigarettes properly.

Fairfield Fire fighters are working a structure fire in the 1200 block of Dana Drive. Please avoid the area.

Your Fairfield firefighters are currently assisting Vacaville Fire Department with a 4th alarm vegetation fire. Smoke in the area is most likely from this fire.

Update: Forward progress has been stopped. Fairfield Fire Department is working a second alarm vegetation fire near the 3900 Block of Business Center Drive.

October 13 & 14 are Amazon Prime days. This marks Amazon's largest annual sale. If you shop Amazon, we ask that you consider using the Amazon Smile link below... to support our Solano Napa Firefighters Foundation. 0.5% of eligible purchases will be donated to the Solano Napa Firefighters Foundation at no extra cost to you! Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-2928063 Want to learn more about our charitable foundation? Visit our website here: https://www.solanonapaff.com/

Fairfield Fire Units along with Cal Fire, Cordelia Fire and Suisun Fire are working a 3 acre grass fire on Cordelia Road. Forward progress has been stopped.

Fairfield Fire Department is working a Second Alarm Structure Fire in the 1800 Block of Fairfield Ave. The fire was placed under control at 1817 hours. Benicia Fire Department, Dixon Fire Department, Suisun City Fire Department, Vallejo Fire Department, and Vacaville Fire Dept provided assistance with the fire and station coverage.