Modesto Fire Department

Merry Christmas from the MFD family to yours. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season!

Just before 10 pm last night, Modesto Fire Department and Ceres Fire crews responded to the 1000 Block of Carpenter Road for the report of a working commercial structure fire. The first unit on scene reported a single story commercial building with light smoke coming from a closed roll up door. Crews made access to the building and found that there was a fire burning in the back of a van parked in the building. The fire was extinguished and... other areas of the building were checked for fire extension. The fire was isolated to the van. No injuries resulted from the fire and the Stanislaus County FIU is conducting the investigation. See more

Modesto Engine 1 was dispatched to E Street and 15th Street around 3:45 yesterday afternoon for the report of a recreational vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find the RV fully involved. One person suffered burn injuries as a result of the fire and was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The Stanislaus County FIU is investigating the cause of the fire.

At approximately 15:30 hrs. MFD Engines 6, SQ11, E5, E4, E1, Truck 5 and BC1 were dispatched to a working structure fire in the 1900 Block of Sheldon Dr. in Modesto. Arriving crews found a shed in the backyard of a home on fire. Upon investigation the fire was determined to have extended into the attic of the home. Crews made an aggressive attack and quickly knocked down the fire. Two additional engines responded for manpower and Red Cross was called for three displaced adults.

Modesto, Ceres, and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire units currently working two structure fire incidents; one on River Road involving a well involved motor home that was threatening nearby structures and the other in the Homewood Mobile Home Park involving a well involved mobile home that was also threatening nearby structures. No injuries reported; the Stanislaus Fire Investigation Unit is on scene investigating both incidents. @stanconfire @stanfiu209 @ceresfire @modesto_firefighters

At approximately 6:22am on December 17th, MFD Engine 10 was dispatched to an unknown type fire in the 400 block of Glenn Ave in South Modesto. E10 arrived on scene at a grocery market and observed light smoke emanating from the eaves of the business. The call was upgraded and a commercial working structure fire response was toned out. When the balance arrived on scene, crews initiated and offensive fire attack and the fire was controlled in about 10 minutes. There was moderate damage to the structure and extensive smoke damage to the contents of the building.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Fuel Mitigation Project

Here are the numbers for September. Every number represents a different time of day that one of your Modesto Fire Fighters showed up to help someone in need. #modestofirefighters #modestofiredepartment #september2020

At 3:22 this morning, Engine 10, Squad 11 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to the 1100 block of South 7th Street for a reported vegetation fire. The response was upgraded to a working structure fire response (Engine 9, Ceres Engine 15, Ceres Engine 16, Ceres Quint 18, Stanislaus Quint 22 and BC5) for reports of a building on fire. Engine 10 arrived to find fire extending into a small office building. Companies operated in the offensive mode and quickly contained the fire. The fire is currently under investigation by the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigations Unit.

Just before 3 a.m. this morning, Modesto and Ceres Fire units responded to a commercial structure fire in the 400 block of a Jefferson Street, in downtown Modesto. Upon arrival, a well involved single story commercial building was found, threatening nearby businesses. Fire crews worked in the defensive mode to contain the fire. Modesto Public Works Department staff assisted with overhaul, using a front loader; this cut down in man hours spent, minimizing potential for firefighter injuries and exposure. No injuries have been reported. The Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigations Unit is on scene working to determine cause and origin.

With the assistance of Modesto Police Department and the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit, 59-year-old transient David Riccio was arrested and charged for one count of setting fire to vegetation at the Tuolumne River Regional Park in South Modesto on Sunday evening. Two separate fires had been reported between 8 and 9 PM on Sunday, but it is unknown if both fires were set by Riccio. Throughout the summer, there have been several small fires set at the park causing concern. The Modesto Fire Department has recently focused their attention on clearing brush and debris from the park to prevent a larger fire from occurring in the area. As a reminder, please stay alert and if you see anyone creating a fire hazard, please contact dispatch at 209-552-2470

0146 Hours: Modesto, Stanislaus Consolidated fire crews, and the Stanislaus FIU responded to a residential structure fire in the 1700 block of Claus Road. Engine 9 arrived to find a previously burned house well involved. Crews worked in the defensive mode to contain the spread of the fire. No injuries reported, the Stanislaus FIU was on scene working to determine cause and origin.

The IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial will be a virtual event today at 10 am PST. Please join us as we honor one of our own, Captain Jesse Nicasio Sr. Three ways to watch: www.iaff.org/fffm20 www.youtube.com/IAFFTV www.facebook.com/Iaffonline

Fire crews responded to a dog stuck in an irrigation pipe on Pioneer Avenue near Valley Home at 7:45 last night. The dog was approximately 60 feet inside of an 18 inch lateral pipe 8 feet underground. The Modesto Fire Department Technical Rescue Team was requested; a permitted confined space rescue was required to access the dog. Crews were able to successfully extricate the dog, returning it safely to the owner.

Modesto, Ceres, and Stanislaus Consolidated fire crews responded to a residential structure fire in the area of Yosemite Blvd and Santa Rita Avenue just before 2:30 this morning. Engine 1 arrived to find a fully involved, previously burned residence. Crews operated in the defensive mode to contain the fire, then spent several hours conducting overhaul operations. The fire is currently under investigation by the Stanislaus Fire Investigation Unit. @ceresfire @stanfiu209 @stanconfire

This morning your Modesto Fire Department members took time to honor those who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001 in a small ceremony in front of Station 1.