CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire Department

Properly disposing of #fireplace ashes can help prevent a fire emergency this winter. Put ashes in a metal container with a lid and place the container outside at least 10 feet from your home. Your actions can keep you and your family fire safe!

#FireCanHappenAnywhere - Make sure you have working smoke alarms throughout your home and test them monthly. LISTEN for the sound of a smoke alarm. When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside! #CALFIRE #CALFIRELNU

#FireCanHappenAnywhere -Now is a great time to take the opportunity to LOOK around your home for hazards and take steps to fix them to keep your family safe. #CALFIRE #CALFIRELNU

Major injury crash today on Hwy 29 outside of Calistoga, in the Robert Louis Stevenson Park area. Two passenger vehicles collided head on with patients trapped and needing extrication. Two patients transported by air ambulance helicopters, one transported by ground ambulance with moderate injuries and unfortunately one passenger succumbed to their sustained injuries. This area of highway 29 is steep mountainous terrain driving. Allow extra time when traveling and provide a safe following distance. This holiday season is forecasting significant rains, practice good safety and enjoy! #napacountyfire #calfirelnu #calistogacityfire #upvalleynorthenders #CoreyEdwards-NapaValley,CA-Fire&PoliceEmergencyInfo.(unofficial)

Last night Engine 1466 (staffed by Engineer Rudy Valencia, FF Micheal Almeida and FF Jake Mattman) returned home safely to Napa County from the Airport Incident in Riverside. While answering the call to provide mutual aid as part of strike team 9140C, E-1466 came across a vehicle fire in Manteca. While returning home from Riverside, E-1466 also came across a strip fire on hwy 5 in Santa Nella. We are thankful that our crew made it home safely. #CALFIRELNU #calfirenapacounty #NapaFireWise #striketeam

Wednesday morning Napa County Fire and Calistoga City Fire responded to a vehicle accident involving an empty wine tanker truck and Toyota sedan. 3 injuries reported and air ambulance dispatched. Rains are expected later this week, drive with caution and practice a safe following distance. #napacountyfire #calfirelnu #NapaFireWise #calistogafiredept

Wednesday, yet another vehicle accident with major injuries in the Calistoga area of Napa County. One patient flown to the hospital by an air ambulance helicopter. Practice good safety by checking your vehicles maintenance of tire tread depth, brake health by a mechanic, replace windshield wipers and ensure all front and rear lights in good working order. Drive safe Napa County. #napacountyfire #calfirelnu #calistogacityfire #upvalleynorthenders

Today Napa County Fire and Calistoga City Fire responded to a vehicle accident where a pickup truck ended up 100’ down an embankment. Two patients with minor to... moderate injuries transported to the hospital. A low angle rope rescue system was used to bring both patients up to the roadway. Great Team work!!! Rains have arrived and roadways are slippery, allow extra time in your travels. Stay safe Napa County and enjoy the welcoming wet weather. #napacountyfire #calfirelnu #calistogacityfire #upvalleynorthenders See more

On this episode of meet the staff we are highliting Deer Park Volunteer Fire Chief Roger Lutz. Chief Lutz is very well respected within the organization and community. He is known for his dedication, commitment, his trainings and for his humbleness. For more information about Deer Park Station 21 please visit www.Deerparkfire.org #napacountyfire #calfirelnu #NapaFireWise #DeerParkStrong

Earlier today the Behrens family unexpectedly dropped off the Deer Park sign at Volunteer Station 21 to Deer Park Fire Chief Lutz. During the Glass Incident the sign was saved from burning completely by a community member (whom we haven't received permission to release his/her name yet) and had the Behrens family return it today. The sign was returned in 2 parts with some fire damage but will be restored and mounted where it belongs. Thank you to the community member for saving the sign and the Behrens family for dropping it off. #DeerParkStrong #LNU #glassfire #napafirewise #station21

CAL FIRE LNU Hand Crews working on much needed fuel mitigation projects in our beautiful Napa County. Your smiles are our motivation. #napacountyfire #LNU #NapaFireWise #napastrong

***Napa County Lightning Update*** Strong winds and a large band of lightning swept through Napa County early Sunday morning. This resulted in 2 remote fires, both contained, with the biggest held to 1/2 acre. - More fires may surface from hold-over lightning strikes. Call 9-1-1 if you see smoke. - Strong winds and another round of lightning is predicted Sunday night into Monday morning. - Napa County experienced a large number of downed trees and power lines across the ...roadways. Be cautious in these situations until 1st Responders mitigate the hazards. Stay READY Napa County! www.ReadyForWildfire.org www.NapaFirewise.org @calfire_napacountyfire @napafirewise See more

Red Flag Warning Saturday 8/15 11:00pm until Sunday 11:00am. BE PREPARED. -Fuel up your car -Point your car, heading out. -Where are your keys?? -Unlock your gate, or open your gate -Detach your garage door from the automatic control mechanism... -Cycle and test your generator -Flush your water systems, (run the water), test hoses and make sure you have 100’ of hose available at your home -Clear off deck and porch of flammable material; cushions and furniture -Remove material up against your home, like brooms leaning on the wall or garbage bins -Check gutters and roof for debris Pull barbeque and propane tank away from your home (30’) or more -Close doors and windows -Place your go-bag at your front door, or in your car. Attach evacuation tag to go-bag and place tag on your gate as you leave, if ordered to evacuate -Charge your phone, and charge your spare battery source. LEAVE YOUR PHONE ON NEXT TO YOUR BED, PLUGGED IN, WITH RINGER ON! -Have a ready to use and powerful LED flashlight with extra batteries Have a crank-up radio. Know how to tune in 1440 AM and 99.3 FM for emergency information. Pre-tune your car radio to these stations as well DO NOT: -Do not do yard work after 10AM -Do not use metal blade power tools on grass -Do not park your recently operated car over dry seasonal grass -Do not open burn -If you are pulling a trailer, check the equipment, chains and tires. Metal on pavement is a great source of sparks and we have several wildland fires that have started this way. WWW.ReadyForWildfire.org @calfire_napacountyfire @napafirewise

With hotter weather expected for the rest of the week, we want to remind you that your actions can prevent wildfires! Things like ensuring there are no dragging... chains on your vehicle will prevent the sparks that start wildfires. Learn more: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire/ #OneLessSpark See more

Our engine company’s are working diligently to educate homeowners with 100’ defensible space inspections. Take caution clearing vegetation this weekend with the Excessive Heat Watch. Remember, one rock strike could be the start of the next wildland Fire! Stay hydrated & be prepared! www.readyforwildfire.org @calfire_napacountyfire @napafirewise

Help protect your home from wildfire by ensuring that all combustible materials are removed from underneath, on top, or within 5 feet of your deck! Learn more: https://www.readyforwildfire.org//get/hardening-your-home/

Napa County Fire Department

#LAWLEYFIRE CALFIRE/ Napa County Fire crews are on scene of a wildland fire in the 3000 block of Old Lawley Toll Road near the town of Calistoga in Napa County.Fire is 3 acres, forward progress has been stopped.

Every year CAL FIRE conducts statewide operations to prevent illegal fireworks from entering California. This year alone resulted in 29 felonies, 165 misdemeano...r citations, 25 infractions and the confiscation of over 48,440 pounds of illegal fireworks. This #4thOfJuly remember that possession and/or use of illegal fireworks has serious consequences. See more

ALL fireworks are prohibited in Napa County. Practice a Fire-Safe, 4th of July. Visit: ReadyForWildfire.org #Napa County Fire #CALFIRE/LNU #NapaFireWise

Lake Berryessa had it’s 3rd drowning for 2020 earlier this week. These are PREVENTABLE unnecessary deaths! Please practice good water safety with the following tips: 1) DON’T SWIM ALONE - You should always have at least one person with you while swimming in open water. 2) ABSTAIN FROM ALCOHOL/DRUGS - Alcohol use is involved in up to 70% of deaths associated with water recreation. If you're not sober, stay out of the water.... 3) SWIM PARALLEL TO THE SHORE - Rather than swimming straight out into the middle of the lake, consider swimming parallel to the shore. This can help you avoid boat traffic and allow you to stay in warmer, shallower water. 4) BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER Read and respect all signs. Be careful of sudden drop-offs, strong currents or other potential dangers. Even if the water is considered clean, don’t drink it! 5) ENTER WATER CAREFULLY - Look to see if there are sharp or slippery rocks, and don’t blindly jump off a dock without checking the depth of the water. 6) NEVER ASSUME YOU’RE VISIBLE Watch for motorboats, jet skis and other lake users. Never assume that they can see you. 7) WEAR A LIFE JACKET - They are free at Oak Shores! #Napa County Fire #CALFIRE/LNU #Lake Berryessa #life jackets save lives

Help keep our neighborhoods Safe. ALL Fireworks are illegal in Napa. Have a safe 4th of July!! Visit: ReadyForWildfire.org #Napa County Fire #CALFIRE/LNU #NapaFireWise

THIRD DROWNING AT LAKE BERRYESSA THIS MONTH Yesterday, there was another drowning at Lake Berryessa, which was the third drowning this month at the lake. PLEAS...E take a moment to read these 7 tips before swimming in open water. 1) DON’T SWIM ALONE - You should always have at least one person with you while swimming in open water. 2) ABSTAIN FROM ALCOHOL/DRUGS - Alcohol use is involved in up to 70% of deaths associated with water recreation. If you're not sober, stay out of the water. 3) SWIM PARALLEL TO THE SHORE - Rather than swimming straight out into the middle of the lake, consider swimming parallel to the shore. This can help you avoid boat traffic and allow you to stay in warmer, shallower water. 4) BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER Read and respect all signs. Be careful of sudden drop-offs, strong currents or other potential dangers. Even if the water is considered clean, don’t drink it! 5) ENTER WATER CAREFULLY - Look to see if there are sharp or slippery rocks, and don’t blindly jump off a dock without checking the depth of the water. 6) NEVER ASSUME YOU’RE VISIBLE Watch for motorboats, jet skis and other lake users. Never assume that they can see you. 7) WEAR A LIFE JACKET - They are free at Oak Shores!

Our CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire crews continue training hard in preparation for emergency response. Fire season is here, the vegetation is dry, be cautious and be prepared. Remember, ALL fireworks are prohibited in Napa County. Visit: ReadyForWildfire.org #Napa County Fire #CALFIRE/LNU #NapaFireWise