Rancho Cucamonga Fire District

Halloween is almost here! Keep these safety tips in mind to keep everyone as safe as possible: Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks with decorations, not real candles. Keep decorations away from all heat sources including flames and light bulbs.... Provide children with flashlights or glowsticks to increase visibility. Keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes.

#MutualAid Update: Rancho Cucamonga Fire District currently has three units with 13 total personnel assigned to the Blue Ridge Fire in Chino Hills. ME174A assigned to Strike Team 6210A OES8637 assigned to Strike Team 6808C BE177 assigned to Strike Team 6210C... B2111 assigned as a Single Resource Strike Team Leader All seven Rancho Cucamonga Fire Stations are fully staffed to handle emergency responses within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and we encourage our community to always be #ReadyRC during wildfire season. See more

REGISTER FOR TODAY'S VIRTUAL CLASS - Learn how to be #ReadyRC for a disaster in our upcoming FREE 90-minute virtual emergency preparedness training! You will learn what to do before, during, and after a disaster, the different hazards in Rancho Cucamonga, and how you can get involved in community preparedness. Grab your family and some dinner and we'd be happy to have you join us! Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020... Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM Cost: FREE Register Here: http://bit.ly/EMtraining-Oct2020 See more

There is no fire in the City of Rancho Cucamonga at this time. Smoke & ash are traveling from nearby fires in Yorba Linda/Chino Hills and Orange County. A Red Flag Warning is still in effect through today at 6:00 p.m. Avoid the use of outdoor flames and prepare a "Go Bag" if a fire starts and you are told to evacuate. #ReadyRC Attend our FREE virtual training tonight at 6:00 p.m. on how to prepare for an emergency: https://fb.me/e/28DYZirau City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Government

Please be extra safe and cautious when driving in extreme wind conditions. Be aware of unexpected items in the roadway and give high profile vehicles additional room. For emergencies, such as downed power lines, call 9-1-1. To report downed trees or other large debris in the roadway, please call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department’s non-emergency line at (909) 941-1488. To report non-emergency damage such as downed trees not in the roadway, damaged or downed Armed Forces banners, or street light/sign damage, please use the City’s RC2GO app or go online to https://rc2go.cityofrc.us. You can also download the RC2GO app on your mobile device.

RED FLAG WARNING: In effect from Monday at 2:00 a.m. to Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Moderate to strong gusty winds of up to 70 mph and extremely low humidity are expected in our region, describing critical fire weather. Be #ReadyRC and the avoid use of outdoor flames (i.e. fire pit) and other things that can spark (i.e. lawn mower) which can cause embers to fly and ignite brush. Clear dead vegetation and brush from around your home to create defensible space to mi...nimize the fuel in the event of a wildfire. Report suspicious fire-related activity by calling the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-47-ARSON or visit WeTip.com. For emergencies, such as downed power lines, call 9-1-1. To report downed trees or other large debris in the roadway, please call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department’s non-emergency line at (909) 941-1488. To report non-emergency damage such as downed trees not in the roadway, damaged or downed Armed Forces banners, or street light/sign damage, please use the City’s RC2GO app or go online to https://rc2go.cityofrc.us. You can also download the RC2GO app on your mobile device. See more

Weather conditions have prompted Southern California Edison (SCE) to explore potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to electrical circuits in High Fire Risk Areas (HFRA) serving portions of the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th. With the potential power outages and risk of fire, take time now to review emergency plans and emergency kits, learn more at www.sce.com/outage-center/preparing-for-outages and the City/Fire District's w...ebsite at www.ReadyRC.org More information and how to contact SCE: 1. 800-611-1911 is for outage-specific Customer Service issues 2. www.sce.com/PSPS to learn more about PSPS events in your area 4. Access information on weather conditions at www.sce.com/fireweather 5. Update customer contact information at www.sce.com/pspsalerts Circuits in Rancho Cucamonga currently identified, www.sce.com/maps: Acosta Amethyst Ferrara Santorini OUTAGE SUPPLY KIT: First Aid Kit: In addition to the usual items, also include prescription medication Bottled Water: One gallon per person per day Flashlights & batteries Non-perishable food: Choose items that don’t require cooking or heating Manual can opener Coolers or ice chests Special-needs items: This includes items for infants, the elderly, or the disabled Battery-operated radio: To access news reports External rechargeable battery pack: To charge cell phones and other electronic devices Non-cordless Landline phone: To plug in during power outages Pet Supplies: Food, water, collar, leash, and any other necessary items for your pet. Please check out the #ReadyRC Guide for a list of items to add to your emergency kit. http://bit.ly/ReadyRCguide City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Government Southern California Edison (SCE)

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIP Do not use candles for decorations and keep children away from all open flames. Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks for decorations and keep everything away from things that create heat like light bulbs and heaters.

We hope you're enjoying the cooler weather pattern as much as we are! Although only light showers are forecasted, it's a good reminder to save this photo and be #ReadyRC for when heavier rains do come. Sandbag materials are available at the following fire stations: Amethyst Fire Station - 6627 Amethyst Ave.... Banyan Fire Station - 11108 Banyan St. East Ave. Fire Station - 5840 East Ave. Hellman Fire Station - 9270 Rancho St. *Masks, gloves and social distancing is encouraged while filling bags.

You're invited! Learn how to be #ReadyRC for a disaster in our upcoming FREE 90-minute virtual emergency preparedness training! You will learn what to do before, during, and after a disaster, the different hazards in Rancho Cucamonga, and how you can get involved in community preparedness. By taking this training, you are taking an important step to increase your personal emergency preparedness and are helping us become a more resilient RC community! Date: Tuesday, October 27...th, 2020 Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM Cost: FREE Register Here: http://bit.ly/EMtraining-Oct2020 See more

Take-Back expired, unused, unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday October 24th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Rancho Cucamonga Police Department station (10510 Civic Center Dr.) City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Government Click the link for more information

Be #ReadyRC with these 5 Simple Steps, provided by Listos California: Get Official Alerts Make a Plan to Protect your People Pack a Go-Bag with Things you Need... Build a Stay Box Help Friends and Neighbors Learn more at: https://www.listoscalifornia.org/online-course/en/

Tower 22 UPDATE - Our 14 probationary firefighters who started with us in January are finishing up their 9-month EMS assessments and are doing a great job. Many of them have been sent on wildfire assignments throughout the State or have been filling in for their fellow firefighters who have been sent out. They are halfway through their probationary period and have experienced a variety of emergency calls since they were assigned a station in April. Great work!

RED FLAG WARNING: In effect from 3:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. on Friday 10/16. Strong gusty winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures are expected in our region, describing near-critical fire weather conditions. Be #ReadyRC and avoid use of outdoor flames, like a fire pit, which can cause embers to fly and ignite brush. Clear dead vegetation and brush from around your home to create defensible space in the event of a wildfire.... Report suspicious fire-related activity by calling the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-47-ARSON or visit WeTip.com. See more